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|

Sustainable, local skincare brands My Neighbor’s Tallow and Mask Skincare collaborate on new product

Sarah Mirsini, founder of MASK Skincare, and Harri Magaldi, founder of My Neighbor’s Tallow, have collaborated on a new skincare product – a Sea Buckthorn & Geranium Facial Tallow Balm. 

MASK Skincare – based in the Catskills – was founded in 2019 by Sarah Mirsini, a certified herbalist and holistic wellness educator. […]

By |2024-10-02T11:52:53-04:00October 2nd, 2024|A Healthier Life, Beauty, Health & Beauty, Main Street News|

The Struggle to Sustain a Salubrious Scullery with Zero Food Waste

For readers who may remember my article from last July’s issue that like this one centered around food and drink, this is a follow-up to the challenges I face as a foodie trying to buy fresh, local, and primarily organic ingredients I can whip into Michelin-star-worthy meals that miraculously remain healthy. I’ve been trying […]

Blue Zones: Co-housing Creates Community for Seniors

It’s so important to stay connected. As people age, it often becomes more difficult for them to stay connected. Loneliness and social isolation in older adults are public health risks currently affecting a large population of people in America.

Psychology Today defines loneliness as a state of distress or discomfort that results when one perceives a […]

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