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Take Heart and Manage Stress is by Kelly Hassett of MedCOR Professionals.
February has been nicknamed “Heart Month” not only because of Valentine’s Day, but because the American Heart Association has been celebrating National Wear Red Day in February for the [...]
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By Deborah McLean, principal, Maine Senior Guide
In business, there’s an accepted truism: we do business with people we know, like and trust. It’s all about relationships and expectations. Now it turns out that’s true on the home front, too. [...]
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Each year, more than 1.8 million people over age 65 are treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with, among other things, stairs, bathtubs, furniture, and rugs/carpeting. Thousands of these injuries are related to falls. In fact, one in [...]
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Spectrum Generations Southern Midcoast Community Center in Topsham is hosting the Life Without Limits Expo on September 20, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Cook’s Corner Mall in Brunswick. Admission is free and parking is plentiful. Parkview Adventist Medical [...]
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HOW CARING FOR A PET CAN MAKE YOU HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER
Professionally trained helper animals—such as guide dogs for the blind—offer obvious benefits to us human folk. However, the average domestic pet, such as a dog, cat, rabbit—even a goldfish—can also [...]
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Thinking of trading a tired eating regime for a nutrient-dense menu? Good for you! It’s easy and delicious.
Avoid skipping meals – This causes your metabolism to slow down, which leads to feeling sluggish and poorer choices later in the day.
Breakfast [...]
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Young @ Heart, an internationally-famous group of singing seniors, made its first Maine appearance in March 2011 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland.
The rocking choral group hails from Northampton, Mass. Formed in 1982, over the years they’ve collaborated nationally and internationally with others groups ranging from [...]
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Caregiver Syndrome, a relatively new term, is being used more often by some medical professionals to refer to the emotional and physical toll experienced by those caring for an elderly relative, neighbor or friend. This syndrome is composed of stress, [...]
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Diabetes. Nearly 24 million Americans have it. A quarter of them don’t even know it. If it is ignored, diabetes can be serious. Very serious. Kris Freeman knows just how serious.
An incredible athlete, an Olympian cross-country skier, Freeman took excellent [...]
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More and more people are picking up running as an exercise. However, don’t forget the importance of proper stretching! Stretching increases flexibility and may help to prevent injuries and strains, as well as to reduce post-training soreness. When stretching, go [...]