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If it’s the worst headache of your life and it’s sudden, it may be a brain aneurysm
In the ER, Amy was told that her sudden blurred vision and unbearable headache were caused by vertigo. It turns out she had a brain aneurysm.
Stepfamilies and Caregiving: How to meet the challenges together
Many people find love later in life. Studies have shown that married people experience health benefits and that being isolated or feeling lonely compromises health. Companionship can be a true blessing. For those who find [...]
Preventing falls: It’s a Matter of Balance
Many elderly people limit activities because they're afraid of falling. A Matter of Balance offers practical advice to reduce fear and get people moving again.
The Ocean Inspires Maine Dermatologist to Create Skin Care Products
For many years, I have carried an image of Dr. Michael Taylor in my head. He was leaving the exam room in his office and poked his head back in just before he closed the [...]
Just retired. Too young for Medicare. Needs health insurance. What to do?
Terrilynn Barden Dubreuil My friend Terrilynn Barden Dubreuil recently retired as Chair of the Fine Arts Department at McAuley High School. It was a full-time job with benefits, including health [...]
Hunger and Obesity: What’s The Connection?
Part two of a series on hunger in Maine In America there is an assumption that with girth comes wealth and that people who are food insecure or malnourished are also automatically thin. Let’s [...]