Category: Health Tips
Tips for Mainers to avoid injuries from winter spills
LEWISTON — Maine’s streets, sidewalks and driveways can become slippery, treacherous obstacle courses in winter, and that often leads to an increase in injuries and…
In Somerset County, a breath of fresh air for bus shelters
SKOWHEGAN — As of Oct. 5, a new law has prohibited smoking in bus shelters in Maine. In Somerset County, the law covers the Somerset…
If it’s fall in Maine, it must be allergy season
Although we typically associate allergy season with the spring, for many allergy sufferers, the fall can be just as bad. Ragweed and mold are the…
Free healthy shopping, cooking webinar is March 16
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library will host Holly Stuhr and Kate Goldberg from Healthy Oxford Hills presenting”Cooking Matters at the Store,” via Zoom, from 6…
Free Food Addicts meetings offer a solution for food addiction
Many people have resorted to desperate measures to control their weight and the way they relate to food. They’ve tried expensive diets, surgery, medications, excessive…
Free 16-week diabetes prevention program begins March 25
AUGUSTA — Spectrum Generations, in partnership with Healthy Living for ME, will offer a free workshop for adults who are at risk for developing Type…
UMaine Extension offers safe turkey tips, recipes
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has several resources to help prepare a safe and healthy Thanksgiving meal. Before buying that turkey, UMaine Extension…
Better Business Bureau offers tips on buying home gym equipment
PORTLAND — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many consumers are finding ways to work out at home instead of going to the gym. Setting up…
Franklin County flu clinics scheduled through October
FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network is offering drive-up flu clinics in October for community members 18 and older on the Franklin Memorial Hospital campus,…
AAA warns drivers about hanging things from mirror
With varying requirements across Northern New England to use masks/facial coverings in public, many motorists are keeping masks in their vehicles. A common observation finds…