MONMOUTHThere is a lot of discussion going on nowadays about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Some proponents feel it should be expanded to include more people. Opponents sometimes feel the benefits are distributed to more than just the most needy. Regardless of which side of the discussion one falls, what is clear for many people is […]

The recent smart meter case, which advanced to the Maine Supreme Court, drew  national attention to the concern that unseen forces in the environment such as  radio frequencies and electromagnetic fields (EMF) may adversely impact human  health. The effects of cell phones, smart meters and power lines/substations have  all been under study.  Studies consistently demonstrated increased […]

AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reminds women of the importance of regular screenings to prevent cervical cancer.“As many as 93 percent of cervical cancers could be prevented by screening and HPV vaccination,” said Dr. Sheila Pinette, director of the Maine CDC. “If a woman has never had a Pap test […]

This month marks the 42nd anniversary of National Nutrition Month. The theme this year is “Bite into a healthy lifestyle.” Eating healthy is important for many reasons, including your dental health. Your eating habits play a big part in preventing cavities and gum disease. The foods you choose and how often you eat them can affect […]

BRUNSWICKDo you remember Jazzercise? Or shaking your groove thang while you were sweating to the oldies?Exercise to music is not a new concept, however the Zumba class at the People Plus Center feels totally new and different.Focused on strengthening and loosening the muscles in a low-impact way that is great for seniors, the new class […]

PORTLANDFor the past three years, nutrition educators like Emma Veilleux and Brenna Albert have been leading tours in grocery stores as part of an effort to teach people about healthy food choices while also stretching their limited food budget.In 2012, only 10 people took a store tour as part of the Cooking Matters program. Since […]

There is no doubt that Roland Melcher is reigning royalty at Brunswick Recreation Department’s indoor walking track.  “I plan to be here several times each week,” explained Roland Melcher, 81, quick to add that his wife, Joan, joins him most days. “We just make it a part of our daily plan. Walking is the easy part.”  He […]

One of the leading causes of death across the U.S. is suicide.  In Maine, suicide follows unitentional injury as the No. 2 cause of youth deaths, according to the website www.maine.gov/ suicide/about/data/index.htm. About 20 youths commit suicide each year.  How to help Every person who threatens to commit suicide should be taken seriously. If someone […]

Recently at our house it was every man (and dog) for themselves. The three adults living in our household got, well, something nasty.The first to fall ill was my husband. He stayed home from work on a Thursday with what seemed to be a severe cold. It escalated quickly into a croupy cough with body […]

By definition, we are all touched by some form of prayer at one time or another in our lives. Webster’s and other purveyors of the written word define prayer in the following ways: “an address to God or a god in word or thought”; “a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God […]