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What is the Mediterranean Diet and Does it Really Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease?
Your cholesterol is too high, putting you at risk for developing heart disease and having a heart attack. Your doctor suggested you change your diet. You're totally confused about what to do next.
When You Have Alzheimer’s, Getting Your Hair Washed Can Take on a Whole New Meaning
People with Alzheimer's may lose their cognitive memories, but are able to hang on to emotional memories. A trip to the hairdresser can help build those memories.
How Becky Sawtelle is Doing Eight Months After Weight Loss Surgery
Becky and and her dog Muffin It’s hard to believe that is was the beginning of the year when I first wrote about Becky Sawtelle’s decision to have weight loss [...]
Understanding autism and the importance of early intervention
At 20 months, Eme Brown was diagnosed with classic autism. Now five, because of early intervention she is able to attend mainstream kindergarten.
Shalom House Honors Coffee by Design Owners Mary Allen Lindemann and Alan Spear
Every year, Shalom House presents two Hope Awards to people who are making a difference in the lives of people living with mental illness. Shalom House, which is based in Portland, provides community support services and safe, [...]
Shalom House Honors Cheryl Ramsay with Hope Award
Shalom House in Maine presents its 2013 Hope Awards to people making a difference for individuals living with mental illness. Cheryl Ramsay is a 2013 recipient.