1.) What are the health benefits of wearing polarized vs. non polarized lenses? There are health benefits of wearing sunglasses, regardless of whether they are polarized or nonpolarized. Sunglasses are meant to filter harmful UV rays and reflected light, making vision more comfortable and improving contrast. In addition, protection from …
Read More »Dr. James Freitas – a pioneer with almost 30 years experience in improving bad backs in greater New Bedford
Chiropractic as been around for almost 5,000 years – being mentioned in ancient Chinese documents as early as 2,700 B.C.E. The 5th century B.C.E. Greek physician Socrates who published many texts on spinal manipulation, declared “Get knowledge of the spine, for this is the requisite for many diseases.” The modern …
Read More »Appearance of Dandelions Marks the Start of a New Foraging Season
by Emily Neal A familiar weed has recently made its first appearance in my yard: the dandelion. Although they can be a nuisance, dandelions aren’t all bad- they are edible and may have medicinal value as well. Dandelions are highly nutritious, delicious, and easy to find. Eating dandelion salad in …
Read More »Understanding this season’s lack of efficacy against Type A influenza
Influenza, or the flu, is a contagious respiratory infection caused by a variety of flu viruses. Each year thousands are hospitalized or die from the virus and vaccination is the attempt to lessen the symptoms or prevent catching the virus in the first place. The particulars of the three types …
Read More »ClubFit’s 25,000 sq. ft facility offers affordable access, friendly atmosphere, and large variety of programs
ClubFit at the Dartmouth Mall is packed with superstars. I’m not only talking about the coaching line-up, but the friendly and considerate clientele. As a person that used to frequent a “hardcore” gym chain, I started to believe that going to the gym meant you had to deal with a …
Read More »Review: Faunce Corner Nutrition’s Balanced Protein Diet
Besides death and taxes, there is one other certainty in life; a new fad diet will come along every few years. Who has heard this one? “No need to exercise and you eat all you want. Just take this pill before you go to bed and watch the pounds disappear!” There are low-carb …
Read More »Artificial Light From Screens Adversely Affects Health – How to Put a Stop to It
Did you know that artificial light, particularly that from blue lights, can have a detrimental affect on your sleep schedule and subsequently your health? In a day and age where we are attached to our communication devices, like smart-phones, laptops and tablets, we spend more and more time under artificial …
Read More »New Bedford Health Department Encourages Residents to Get Seasonal Flu Vaccine
New Bedford Health Department Public Health Nurses are ready to field questions and provide information related to the seasonal flu in Massachusetts. Nurses are encouraging residents who have not yet received a flu shot to contact their primary care physician or use a local pharmacy to get vaccinated. The single …
Read More »New Bedford Schools to Celebrate International Walk & Bike to School Day
On Wednesday, October 8, 2014, students at elementary schools throughout New Bedford including the Ellen R. Hathaway, Horatio Kempton, John A. Parker, Renaissance Community School for the Arts, Betsy B. Winslow Elementary Schools and Roosevelt Middle School among others, will celebrate annual “International Walk/Bike to School Day (I-Walk).” The celebration …
Read More »EEE Found in Mosquitoes in Area of Washburn & Logan Streets
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has notified the New Bedford Health Department that a primarily bird-biting / occasional mammal biting mosquito has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in the area of Washburn and Logan Streets in New Bedford. The Bristol County Mosquito Control Program completed its …
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