by rachael | Oct 5, 2022 | Nutrition, Physical Health
Halloween can be fun, festive, and healthy! Take a pass on the sugar hangover this year, and keep in the spirit of things with these simple, delightful ways to make the Halloween holiday happy and just a little bit healthier. Bake tasty treats. Put a creative spin on...
by rachael | May 17, 2022 | Awareness, Physical Health
Browntail moths are an invasive species in Maine that not only defoliate trees—they can cause a painful, poison-ivy like rash and respiratory issues in humans. If you’re unfortunate enough to come in airborne or direct contact with toxic hairs from the browntail moth...
by rachael | May 11, 2022 | Emotional Health, Mental Health, Physical Health
Gardening is good for you. So good in fact, it: Exercises your mind and body. Planning, preparing, planting, and tending to a garden gets you thinking and moving. Builds self-esteem. When you learn to grow plants, you learn an important life skill and accomplish...
by rachael | Apr 15, 2022 | Physical Health
Walking is a healthy habit that’s free and easy to fit into your day. Every step you take burns calories, strengthens your heart, eases joint pain, improves sleep, and boosts your immune system, your mood, and your energy. Walking may even prolong your life. So...
by hanna | Mar 9, 2022 | Awareness, Physical Health
A Guide to Aging and Exercise Think that exercise is only a young person’s game? It’s not! People of all ages should be participating in regular exercise. It’s essential for maintaining our physical, mental, and emotional health as well as preventing...
by hanna | Jan 7, 2022 | Nutrition, Physical Health
Everyone loves snacks! However, when we’re hungry and reaching for something quick to eat, it’s very easy to grab what’s convenient—and not always the most healthy. Eating snacks between meals helps to maintain blood sugar, gives us extra servings of...
