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Polarized vs. Non-Polarized Sunglass Lenses

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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