Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by chronic and widespread body pain. It affects about 2% of the population, or about 4 million adults in the US, according to the CDC. The National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA) however states that it affects anywhere between five to eight million Americans. It is one of many medical syndromes that I […]
The month of May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, which has been observed since 1949 and provides the opportunity to raise awareness, combat stigma, and promote mental health resources.
The way we view mental health, and therapy in particular, has changed dramatically in recent years and a lot of that has to […]
Saturday is a big day for marijuana lovers. 4/20 (April 20th) is the day where marijuana fans rejoice in clouds of smoke, or with gummies, or cookies, or however else you like to partake in your weed.
Since Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize marijuana in 2012, there are […]
Since opening the Rural Center Refillery in Pine Plains, NY, in early 2023, owners Nicole and Corey Clanahan have focused on having conversations with community members and refining their products to match what people want to see on the shelves.
“We’ve really worked hard to cultivate the products that people want to […]
February 7th through 14th is Congenital Heart Awareness Week, which recognizes children and adults living with congenital heart defects, celebrates their journeys, and increases public awareness of these heart conditions.
“I gave birth to her, and then she turned blue,” Stacey Burlingame of Stanfordville, NY, said of her first daughter, Olivia. Olivia […]
Emeric Harney, originally from Salisbury, CT, is currently living in both Salisbury and Raleigh, NC. He has worked for his family’s business Harney & Sons Fine Teas in varying capacities and currently serves as the Marketing Director. In addition to his work at Harney, he’s […]
Pre-diabetic. Fatty Liver. High cholesterol. Three knee surgeries. Depressed.
This was Ted Howley’s life prior to January 17, 2022. “Two years ago, I was staring death in the eyes,” he said.
Ted had struggled with his weight for years, often yo-yo dieting and cycling through different forms of exercise. “I would […]
Anyone who knows me knows that there’s nothing I love more than a good night’s sleep. I’m talking at least seven hours – at the minimum. At the ripe old age of 22, you can usually find me tucked in bed no later than 11 p.m. (unless it’s a Friday or a Saturday) […]
Have you ever wondered why you feel so much better when you’re outside?
With many of us living our lives behind screens – whether it be phones, computers, or tablets – we are rarely able to get outside.
Too much time spent indoors and behind screens can impact not only our […]
F#ck. Sh!t. Son of a…
You get the point.
If you’re a frequent swearer, we have some good news for you: it just might be good for your health.
Is swearing a sign of intelligence?
A 2015 study found that the use of swear words is “positively correlated with other measures […]