April 18, 2013 Gosh, we love them: our smartphones, tablets, and computers. We are linked in and most of the time loving it! Do you ever wonder about the impact of these devices to our lives and our bodies? There an impact and it is can really change the way you think. I mean that literally.
April 15, 2013 Congratulations to Jennie Saulmer of Palmyra, our latest winner of a 1 year membership to the Kennebec Valley YMCA with our 'Get Fit Fridays.' A new 'Lose it with the Y' starts soon.
April 12, 2013 On October 12, 2012 I made a commitment to quitting for six months no matter what. Hoping that would propel me into the “forever quit.” Why was my goal to myself only six months? At the time it was autumn and we were going into the winter and heating season. More over, it was the right thing to do for our kids and to set an example as they grow up.
April 10, 2013 Getting older sucks.
It starts when you get out of school and never stops. I'm talking about the ever-quickening pace of time and, as time sails past, so do the days of excellent health and carefree living. What I wouldn't give to be the age that my mind feels I am. 12.
April 5, 2013 About six months ago I had lab work done and for the most part, all was OK, but my cholesterol was a bit elevated. So my blood was redrawn last week via my doctor’s encouragement.
Everything came back all right for the most part cholesterol was high again, this time at 220. I guess your choles
April 4, 2013 It’s that day every six months I dread, going to the dentist. It’s up there with taking your car in for inspection. You go in, the news could be as good as “you’re all set until next time” or you could hear, “OK, here’s the situation.”
April 3, 2013 It's time again to 'March for Babies' and support the March of Dimes. When you walk, you give hope to the more than half a million babies born too soon each year. The money you raise supports programs in your community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies and it funds research to find answers to the problems that threaten our babies.
Former NFL star Tiki Barber is here to give some advice on just about anything men want to know. This week, Tiki takes on "bro hugs", tipping, guy's weekends and ideas to kill some time.
If you plan to see a doctor anytime soon, here’s some advice: bring a good book.
March 27, 2013 Let me start by saying, I’m writing this to find out if anyone else has ever gone through the same type of episode. It’s a bit like you’re in a haze and completely sober. Tonight it has been a bit of a difficult night to focus. I couldn’t even remember my Facebook password which I use rather often as you probably know. It’s like a spell where I’m scattered in the head with thoughts. My thoughts are familiar to something I may have experienced before or a dream. I guess it would be classified as having a déjà vous?
