Category: Health
Cheryl’s Tip For Less Stress: Checking In On Your Intellectual Wellness
How would you rate your intellectual wellness?
First, let’s define it. Intellectual wellness has to do with being aware of how external influences affect your state of mind. It’s about paying attention to what you are putting into your mind.
What kinds of books, newspapers, magazines, or internet articles do you read? What [...]
Peachtree Playthings Plastic Fork And Spoon Sets Recalled
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is alerting consumers to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, recall of the Scooby Doo, Tweety and Batman Fork and Spoon Sets, manufactured in China for Peachtree Playthings, of Atlanta, Georgia. Consumers should stop using these recalled products immediately. The middle two (2) prongs of the plastic [...]
Norwich Orthodontist Honored For Work In Haiti
SOUTHINGTON, CT – On Jan. 29, the International College of Dentists honored Dr. Jeremiah Lowney Jr., a practicing orthodontist in Norwich, with the 2010 District One Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Lowney was recognized for his philanthropic work in Haiti, having founded the Haitian Health Foundation in 1985.
“I’m honored to have received the distinguished service award,” [...]
Cheryl’s Tip For Less Stress: Giving Feedback
This is the last of my February blog articles, which have focused on having a healthy heart more from the emotional perspective. Emotional wellness has to do with being skillful in our communications to create positive relationships.
Have you been in a situation recently where you needed to give feedback or offer constructive criticism to someone?
This [...]
Allreds Design Baby Bracelets And Pacifier Clips Recalled Due To Lead Hazard
HARTFORD – March 8 – The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is alerting consumers to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s voluntary recall of Allreds Design Baby Bracelets and Pacifier Clips due to lead hazard. Consumers should cease using the above noted recalled products immediately.
These products were manufactured in the United States by Allreds Design [...]
Middletown Free Dental Care Offered Friday And Saturday
The Connecticut Mission of Mercy, which offers free dental care, will offer its services in Middletown on Friday and Saturday, according to The Courant.
The clinics will at the Aetna building on Industrial Park Road starting at 8 a.m., with about 1,000 volunteers expected.
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Kevin’s Personal Training Tip: 12, Stability Ball
Today we posted Kevin Szymanski’s 12th training video, this time focusing on the stability ball.
This is a more advanced workout that requires a lot of practice, and keep in mind it’s easy to lose your balance. But it’s great for strengthening your core, legs and back. And you will feel great once you have [...]
Are You Worried About Giving Your Pet Treats Made in China?
A man is worried about his dog’s treats. A woman frets over her new dinnerware. The problem? Because of safety concerns, they fear the label, “Made in China.”
OSHA Seeks $6,800 In Fines Against Connecticut Humane Society
A reinspection of the Connecticut Humane Society’s Newington headquarters by OSHA has resulted in numerous violations being cited as well as proposed fines of $6,800.
OSHA reinspected the facility on Jan. 19 after CtWatchdog.com disclosed that its earlier Sept. 11, 2009, inspection failed to uncover violations because CHS President Richard Johnston and his management team hid evidence [...]
CT Scans: Radiation Level Hundreds Of Times Higher Than Dental X-Rays
A dental X-ray has an effective mrem radiation dose of 2, according to the American College of Radiology, while a CT spine scan has a dose of 600.
And high radiation doses is known to cause cancer.
That is why, according to today’s Informed Patient column in the Wall Street Journal, federal regulators, hospitals and some radiology [...]
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