Seasonal eating: What is it and why is it good for you?

Seasonal eating is nearly as old as farming itself. Before people learned how to preserve food properly, people ate the foods that they grew when it was harvested. With the introduction of supermarkets, suddenly all kinds of food could be imported and sold even when not in season. While having access to many kinds of fruits and vegetables all year round can be enticing, there are hidden benefits to eating foods that are in season. 

By |2026-01-06T13:38:41-05:00January 16th, 2026|A Healthier Life, Main Street News, Wellness|

On Screen: Hamnet

No, the quote from I Corinthians 13 is not part of Chloé Zhao’s elegant portrayal of the crippling grief and tentative healing experienced by Agnes and William Shakespeare in “Hamnet.” It is, however, one of the sustaining themes that brings hope out of utter darkness and healing to otherwise broken lives.

By |2026-01-08T13:08:13-05:00January 13th, 2026|Main Street News, Movie Reviews|

One year after opening, Le Jardin is growing more than just flowers in Amenia

“Le Jardin truly started out of a love for beauty and a desire to share it with our new community after moving upstate from the city. I began growing flowers simply because they made me happy, and before I knew it, that turned into farmers markets, then weddings and events, and suddenly, I needed far more space than my kitchen table,” muses Romane Recalde, owner of Le Jardin flower farm and flower shop in Amenia, NY. 

By |2026-01-09T09:21:41-05:00January 9th, 2026|Home & Garden, Main Street News|

Tips for reducing joint pain as you age

AARP reports that an estimated 53.2 million (or 1 in 5) adults in the United States have arthritis, and the majority of them (about 88 percent) are aged 45 and older. “It’s a very large public health problem,” Elizabeth Fallon, lead author on the report in AARP said. “Arthritis is a leading cause of activity limitations and disabilities, and it can be costly to both individuals and the healthcare system.”

By |2026-01-09T09:11:42-05:00January 9th, 2026|A Healthier Life, Main Street News, Wellness|

On Screen: Marty Supreme

Or, perhaps, this might be better stated “Timothée Chalamet Supreme.” The film is yet another triumph of this young actor’s performance skills, his investment in his art and the result of placing that burning talent in the middle of an ensemble of actors who help create a driving, pulsing cinematic sleigh ride. OSCAR buzz?  Absolutely.

By |2026-01-08T13:08:26-05:00January 8th, 2026|Main Street News, Movie Reviews|

Cold & flu season: Six natural remedies to feel better faster

The CDC reports that while the flu and the common cold spread year-round, flu and respiratory illnesses typically peak during the winter months, typically between December and February. According to the Mayo Clinic, if you catch a cold, you should expect to be sick for one to two weeks. However, that doesn’t mean that you have to feel awful the entire time. Here are some natural common cold remedies that are proven to ease symptoms and make you feel better.

By |2025-12-30T11:12:46-05:00January 7th, 2026|A Healthier Life, Main Street News, Wellness|

The Color of Growth, presented by the Millbrook Arts Project, opens January 9

The Color of Growth brings together four artists whose work reimagines nature and landscape as dynamic sites of transformation. Opening on Friday, January 9, and featuring the work of artists Irja Boden, JoAnne Lobotsky, Patrick Neal, and Colin O’Con, The Color of Growth invites viewers to look beyond seasonal dormancy and consider growth as an ongoing, layered process – “one that persists beneath the surface, even when unseen.” 

By |2026-01-06T10:14:04-05:00January 6th, 2026|A Healthier Life, Main Street News, Wellness|

Put down the phone, pick up the joy: Studies show that a social media detox can do wonders for your mental health 

Scrolling through the endless feeds of Instagram or TikTok is an easy way to pass some time, but there’s a growing body of research that suggests it’s doing far more harm than good. A recent study, published in JAMA Network Open – a monthly open access medical journal published by the American Medical Association – not only details the clear benefits from taking a social media detox, but also suggests that the benefits can be felt in as little as a week.

By |2025-12-29T09:26:58-05:00December 29th, 2025|A Healthier Life, Main Street News, Wellness|
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