Have you seen that beautiful, yellow-flowered plant along roadsides that looks like Queen Anne’s Lace? It’s a pretty plant, but don’t touch it!
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Graceful Health
The following articles were originally published in the Brattleboro Reformer on the dates indicated.
Shingles and the Varicella-Zoster Virus
At least 1 million people per year in the United States get shingles. Take steps to spare yourself from going through the pain of shingles – get vaccinated.
Read More...Bone Density and the Silent Disease
Osteoporosis can severely disrupt your quality of life. Early screening can help to ensure that you can keep up with the activities you are accustomed to doing, leading to a longer, healthier, happier life!
Read More...Donate Life – Donate Blood
What can you do this month that is an act of pure generosity, profoundly helps another human being, engages you in an ongoing community ritual of life saving altruism, is free, easy, and even good for your health? The answer is easy….. Give blood!
Read More...Poor Balance or Vertigo Causing Falls? PT Can Help!
Falls aren’t an inevitable part of aging. Balance is like any other skill – if you don’t use it, you lose it! PT can help you improve your balance.
Read More...Heart Attack Signs Can Vary
Heart attacks are the number 1 killer of both men and women. Knowing the symptoms of a heart attack, as well as knowing your own risk, could save your life.
Read More...Help for SAD
Depression is not a sign of weakness! Do not walk the road alone. Open up to your support systems and please seek help if you need it.
Read More...Enjoy Healthy Holiday Eating
Enjoying a holiday meal doesn’t have to wreck your health plan. With some advance planning, you can find a balance and enjoy the holiday festivities while maintaining your health goals.
Read More...Guarding Your Health: Fall Immunization Trio – RSV, COVID-19, and Flu
Health experts are concerned about a possible “tripledemic,” of viruses this winter – flu, RSV, and COVID-19, posing a significant health risk and straining healthcare systems and access to care. Immunizations are your best defense.
Read More...Some Tips for a Safe and Fun Halloween
Halloween can be a very fun and festive occasion. Unfortunately, Halloween can also come with injuries and illness that can ruin the fun. While we can’t offer useful tips for an encounter with the Headless Horseman, a few useful “tricks” can lessen the chance of you or a loved one suffering one of these common mishaps!
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