Sleeping in on a day off feels marvelous, especially for those of us who don’t get nearly enough rest during the workweek. But are the extra weekend winks worth it? It’s a question that psychologist Torbjorn Akerstedt, director of the Stress Research Institute at Stockholm University, and his colleagues tried to answer in a study […]
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Health officials: Stay out of the pool if you have diarrhea
NEW YORK — Health officials say hotel pools and hot tubs are a major source of the stomach bugs people get from swimming. And they’re reminding people with diarrhea to stay out of pools, hot tubs and water playgrounds. U.S. public health officials report on safe swimming every year. Thursday’s version from the Centers for […]
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Poliquin says $5B cut to kids' health program is unspent money
Just a few months after approving a six-year extension of the Child Health Insurance Program that serves about 23,000 Maine minors, Congress may strip $7 billion from funds it already approved for the program. U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, a Republican from Maine’s 2nd District, is among the co-sponsors of a measure that would rescind the […]
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Briefly: Health
Senior center plans health fair LITCHFIELD — The Litchfield Senior Center, Academy Road, will present a Health and Wellness Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12. Admission is free. For more information, call 207-215-4595. CPR, first aid class announced OXFORD — A Heartsaver CPR and first aid class will be held at 5 […]
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Reflexology, yoga among Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine May offerings
NORWAY — The May calendar for the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine has been announced. The center is located in the Stephens Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic building, 199 Main St. All programs are free to anyone impacted by cancer, survivors and caregivers. New visitors are welcome to stop by for information any Thursday or […]
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May cancer program offerings at Dempsey Center include healing arts, cooking
LEWISTON — The Dempsey Center has announced free May program offerings. These free programs are intended for cancer patients, their families and caregivers. All programs are held at the Dempsey Center, 29 Lowell St. on the fifth floor, unless otherwise noted. For more information, call 207-795-8250 or email [email protected]. One-time or series programs Cooking Matters […]
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Skin care workshop offered at The Ark
LEWISTON — A Natural Skin Care & Healing Workshop, led by Monique Mason, Will You Be Made Whole, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, at The Ark & Olive Branch Cafe, 791 Lisbon St. Mason will use all natural ingredients and herbs. There will be free facials and samples. To register for […]
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Lawmakers pass measure to try to prevent youth suicides
AUGUSTA — A measure to help prevent youth suicide secured unanimous backing in the Legislature this week with the goal of preventing other families from going through the heartache that Matt and Rosie Graham of Lewiston felt last year when their depressed 13-year-old daughter Anie killed herself. The bill requires the Maine Department of Education […]
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Analysis: Board rules influenced handling of Kippax case
AUGUSTA — A little more than 13 months ago, the Maine Board of Dental Practice suspended the license of Lewiston oral surgeon Jan Kippax after looking into the complaints of 18 patients who collectively filed nearly 200 allegations of misconduct against him. After looking over the charges, the panel initially said Kippax “put the health […]
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Spring Reiki Clinic coming soon
The Spring Reiki Clinic, sponsored by the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 21, at the Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St. A reservation is required for a free 20-minute individual chair session for those impacted by cancer and a friend. Call 207-890-0329 before noon […]