Making movement and dance accessible at Berkshire Pulse

Photo above by Avida Love Photography

“Having an outlet to express yourself in a way that is creative and meaningful to you, and to connect with other people is important,” said Veronica Bone, the community and in-school program manager for Berkshire Pulse. “Everyone should have access to that if it’s something they’re interested in.” […]

By |2025-02-03T11:12:50-05:00February 4th, 2025|A Healthier Life, Exercise, Main Street News, Sports, Wellness|

The connection between cortisol and chronic stress: Learning about cortisol’s role in the body and why everyone’s talking about it

If you’re anything like me, your social media feeds have been inundated with videos about fitness, stress, and what to do to promote your physical and mental health. And if you’re anything like me, your mind has been filled with important-sounding concepts and a laundry list of tasks to complete if you want […]

By |2025-01-30T09:54:21-05:00January 31st, 2025|A Healthier Life, Main Street News, Wellness|

Keeping mindfulness in mind: The importance of tapping into your awareness and being present

The idea of mindfulness has become incredibly mainstream in recent years, meaning that more and more people have had access to this vital concept. But with more discussion about what it means to practice mindfulness and “be mindful,” it’s important to clarify the intention behind mindfulness and highlight how it can benefit your […]

By |2025-01-28T09:38:39-05:00January 28th, 2025|A Healthier Life, Main Street News, Wellness|

It’s all about what you eat: Making nutrition understandable, enjoyable, & achievable with nutritionist Michelle Sisk

When nutritionist and dietitian Michelle Sisk RD-N, CD-N, LD-N began her career, it wasn’t directly related to food at all. After attaining a BA in English from Williams College, she taught English for a few years at a boarding school while coaching cross country running and leading a fitness class.

Soon, though, […]

By |2025-01-23T10:27:14-05:00January 21st, 2025|A Healthier Life, Main Street News, Wellness|

Stress vs. burnout: How to know when it’s a serious problem

We all experience stress. Whether it’s personal, career-related, or due to other external factors, stress is something that seems like it’s inescapable. 

Feeling stressed out isn’t an anomaly, but recently, I’ve been hearing more and more people in real life and on the internet saying that they’re “burnt out.” 

So, what’s […]

By |2025-01-07T10:49:42-05:00January 7th, 2025|A Healthier Life, Main Street News, Wellness|

What is Dry January, why do people do it, and is it actually worth it?

Over the past ten years or so, “Dry January” has become a household term. Often attempted as a New Year’s resolution, Dry January is a challenge (of sorts) for people who are steadily consuming alcohol a bit too often (i.e. exceeding the recommended guidelines of alcohol consumption). It originated as a public health […]

By |2025-01-03T10:20:15-05:00January 3rd, 2025|A Healthier Life, Main Street News, Wellness|

All about naturopathic fertility + reproductive care with Dr. Rachel Low of Commune Natural Health

Dr. Rachel Low is a naturopathic doctor and owner of Commune Natural Health in Salisbury, CT. What is naturopathy, you ask? Naturopathic medicine is a modality within the field of medicine that takes an evidence-based approach to holistic health and healing. “My practice is grounded firmly in the naturopathic principles of addressing the root cause […]

By |2024-12-23T12:38:32-05:00December 30th, 2024|A Healthier Life, Health & Beauty, Health Issues, Wellness|

Abilities First launches Abilibee app to empower individuals with developmental disabilities

Abilities First – a Hudson Valley nonprofit provider of educational, vocational, residential, and community-based services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families – launched a free, innovative app named Abilibee on September 26.

With funding from the New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the app will transform the […]

By |2024-10-02T14:58:12-04:00October 3rd, 2024|A Healthier Life, Main Street News|
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