Recent Stories
Found at the farmers market: Unusual cukes, peppers, tomatillos and something sweet
A few weeks ago, I introduced you to Jamaican Burr Gherkins and now I've got a few more interesting vegetables to share with you. All from the Farmers Market in Burlington, Vermont.
A conversation about suicide. Why there are no right or wrong words
If you're worried that someone is contemplating suicide, there are no right or wrong words. What's important is to say something. Learn more in this podcast with psychiatrist Dr. Marc Kaplan, Medical Director at Sweetser.
Squat to stand: A fitness tip from Andy
Looking for a fitness move that doesn't require a lot of hard work or time? Here's a quick one that just might do the trick.
What you may not know about sleep apnea
The stereotype of someone with sleep apnea is a middle-aged obese man. Those two factors certainly increase the risk, but sleep apnea can occur in anyone, at any age. The American Sleep Apnea Association recently conducted a survey that helps increase our understanding of the many challenges associated with sleep apnea, which is far more common than you may realize.
Why 16 weeks of paid parental leave made sense to a Portland, Maine law firm
A Portland law firm recently expanded its parental leave benefits to be more inclusive and more flexible and to provide more time off (with pay) for new parents. It now has what it considers an extremely progressive policy.
Learning about leukemia the hardest way
Sometimes, it only takes seconds for life to change dramatically. That is all it took for the Cochrane family. A day that began like any other ended in a nightmare and has not been the same since.