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February is American Heart Month. Each year, the American Heart Association kicks the month of awareness off with the National Go Red for Women’s campaign. This year, Go Red for Women Day is designated for Friday, February 7, 2020. Heart disease is the number 1 killer of women. It kills more women than all cancers […]
National Glaucoma Awareness Month is an important time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning and is the leading cause of irreversible blindness. Although the most common forms primarily affect the middle-aged and the elderly, glaucoma can affect people of all […]
On Monday, January 27, 2020, members of the North End Christmas Fund Luncheon Committee visited the Eliot K-8 School to donate $2,000 worth of grocery gift cards from Star Market to help support students of the school, as well as their families. The Christmas Fund Luncheon is an annual event that raises money to help […]
According to Mass.gov, Massachusetts confirmed 1,091 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2019, with the possibility of an estimated 332 to 407 additional deaths. While this number represents a decrease compared with previous years, opioid-related deaths continue to be a devastating epidemic for the city of Boston. It is important to remember that opioid-related deaths are preventable […]
Congratulations on making healthy eating a priority in 2020! Here are some suggestions that focus on what you can do and what you can eat instead of what you can’t. Remember to set realistic goals for yourself, start small, and focus on the positive! Add vegetables to your breakfast: try a veggie omelet, spinach quiche, […]
In light of a recent high-profile news story, it is important to spread awareness around suicides and suicide prevention. According to the CDC, suicide is at a 30-year high. It is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States; 54% of suicide deaths are not related to mental health issues. Suicide is defined […]
By Celeste Souza. Celeste is the Director of Behavioral Health at NEWH. She is an LICSW with nearly 20 years of experience helping people to reduce their experience of suffering and build a life worth living. This time of year, I really notice how much daylight impacts my life; the days are shorter, the nights are […]
Coming up with holiday gift ideas can be a challenge. Why not give a gift that will encourage healthy eating? Help your family and friends make healthy food choices with these gift suggestions. Herb Plants – An herb starter kit, or plant in a decorative pot makes a beautiful and useful gift Olive Oil – […]
During cold and flu season, handwashing is the best way to prevent yourself and your family from getting sick. Germs are everywhere; they get on our hands and items that we touch. Handwashing can prevent 1 in 5 respiratory infections such as cold and flu, and 1 in 3 diarrhea-related illnesses. Do not use hand […]
Guests are arriving for your holiday celebration this year, but the main course still needs some time in the oven. You’re trying to eat healthier this holiday season and you want to make sure your family has something good to snack on. Here are some easy, healthier ideas for appetizers: Guacamole, salsa, hummus, tzatziki, or […]
