DON'T EVER GIVE UP
We feel, and studies suggest, that music can be a form of therapy for many, as well as us. We post music for those looking for new ways to diversify their musical appreciation, and possibly get acquainted and re-acquainted with unknown or forgotten artists. On Musical Monday, we post music from around the […]
2021-12-19 Abortion Rights Advocates Try to Change Opinions With Deeply Personal Conversations Patty Wight, Maine Public Radio It’s Saturday, and Sarah Mahoney is one of several Planned Parenthood volunteers knocking on doors in Windham, Maine, a politically moderate town not far from Portland. No one answers at the first couple of houses. But as […]
A Cheesy Winter Warm-Up (Family Features) One of the easiest ways to warm up at the end of a winter day – both inside and out – is by sharing a comforting meal with loved ones. Getting your whole family to the table can be surprisingly easy when a savory dish like Cheesy Spinach Ravioli […]
Some say laughter is the best medicine, so, on Sundays, we post some jokes to hopefully brighten your day. – Editorial Team A cowboy walked into a barber shop, sat on the barber’s chair and said, “I’ll have a shave and a shoe shine.” The barber began to lather his face while […]
Owning and interacting with pets, according to studies, can be a form of therapy for many. We have dedicated Saturday to dogs and Wednesday to cats, when we will post an article on each of those days. We will also post articles on occasion about other animals people may have as pets. – […]
2021-12-18 Seeking Refills: Aging Pharmacists Leave Drugstores Vacant in Rural America Markian Hawryluk Ted Billinger Jr. liked to joke that he would work until he died. That turned out to be prophetic. When Billinger died of a heart attack in 2019 at age 71, he was still running Teddy B’s, the pharmacy his father […]
2021-12-17 Nurses in Crisis Over Covid Dig In for Better Work Conditions Christine Spolar and Mark Kreidler and Rae Ellen Bichell Nurses and health care workers across the country are finding strength in numbers and with labor actions not seen in years. In California, which has a strong union tradition, Kaiser Permanente management misjudged […]
Eating Disorders Overview There is a commonly held misconception that eating disorders are a lifestyle choice. Eating disorders are actually serious and often fatal illnesses that are associated with severe disturbances in people’s eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions. Preoccupation with food, body weight, and shape may also signal an eating disorder. Common eating […]
Five reasons to refresh your outdoor living space for all seasons (BPT) – Last year, many people took a fresh look at their outdoor living spaces, as life outdoors became of renewed importance as spaces to gather together. Backyards transformed into stay-cation retreats, and front entries were revamped into spaces for […]
On Mental Health Friday, we post, in alphabetical order, one per week, information on mental health disorders. Mental Health Friday is for informational purposes only, and is in no way meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please do not self diagnose and seek professional help for what ails you. Today’s Topic: […]