As the end of summer approaches, mosquitoes and ticks are the last to call it “quits” for the season.  In fact, both are still quite active and will be until the first sustained frost (3 days or more) ...

People have become very wary about chemicals in the products they use.  Understandably, as chemical use should be employed with caution and education.  However, there are times when using chemicals ca ...

As you start your spring cleaning, don’t even consider dumping unwanted household products down roadside drains.  Roadside drains are called catch basins or storm sewers.  You may think that these dra ...

Fishing season is open!  Fish is a good, low-fat, and economical source of protein.  Many healthy heart programs recommend eating more fish meals due to the effect of fish oils.  Other nutrients such ...

  This health column has appeared in various publications over the past 30 years.  Each column tries to focus on an issue related to prevention of health issues and promotes information on how to ...

  Have you noticed more marketing for “clean food”?  Upon first seeing a commercial promising clean food by year’s end, the question came to mind, “Is the food we have been eating dirty?”  Along ...

Radon is a colorless, odorless, naturally-occurring radioactive gas that may threaten health when it is present high concentrations.  It is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.  Any home i ...

  Water conditions can change rapidly (As New Englanders say, “If you want to know what the weather is, stick your head outside!). Currently, our area of the state is experiencing a moderate drou ...

Recently, we learned that Candidate Hillary Clinton had pneumonia. Did she ever get a pneumonia shot? Pneumonia shots will not protect you against all strains of pneumonia, but it does protect against ...

  As we enter September and the end of summer looms, don’t think that the mosquitoes and ticks have called it “quits” for the season. In fact, both are still quite active and will be until the fi ...

August is National Water Quality Month. Your regional water authority is responsible for making sure the public water you use is safe. It is your responsibility to protect the public water supply by o ...

  Food is a commodity that is essential to life. There are continuous efforts to create new ways to produce food while keeping the food supply safe. Consumers desire to have healthy foods at affo ...

Imagine you have just found the perfect house! Well, almost perfect. It’s a little small and has too few bedrooms, but over the years you plan to be there, you will add on as your family grows. Or you ...

As we move forward in cold and flu season, the mass marketing of products gets going in full-force. There are the old familiars-decongestants, antihistamines, cough syrups and analgesics (pain and fev ...