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Paws and Claws
Traveling in safety and comfort with your pets by Cindy Anderson, DVM For some families, a trip is no fun if the four-legged members of the family can’t come along. However, traveling can be highly stressful, both for you and your pets. If you’re planning to take a trip with pets, we have some tips […]
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In June, use the MyPlate method to build a healthy diet by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD The MyPlate method helps ensure you are consuming the appropriate amount of nutrients needed to fuel your body to become a healthier version of yourself. The goal of this method is to consume a variety of foods while eating […]
Paws and Claws
Keeping pets safe from Lyme disease carried by ticks by Cindy Anderson, DVM Ticks are small crawling bugs in the spider family. They are arachnids, not insects. There are hundreds of different kinds of ticks in the world. The most common ticks in the United States are the deer tick, American dog tick, brown dog […]
Free blood pressure screenings in May to raise awareness
Information from 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Do you know what to do when you suspect a loved one may be having a stroke? Do you know the risk factors for heart attack and stroke? May is National Stroke Awareness Month and National High Blood Pressure Education Month. To help area residents understand the risk factors […]
Paws and Claws
Take a bite out of heartworm with prevention measures by Cindy Anderson, DVM Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets throughout the world. It is caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels of affected pets. Heartworm disease can cause severe lung disease, heart […]
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In April, savor the moment while eating by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD You may hear a lot of advice to “be present,” but how often are you abiding by these well-intended words? Mindful eating (paying attention to our food, on purpose, moment by moment) is an approach that focuses on individuals’ awareness of the food and […]
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March (National Nutrition Month): A festival for the soul by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD National Nutrition Month was initiated in 1973 and became a month-long observance in 1980 in response to the growing interest in nutrition. This month embraces global cultures, cuisines, and inclusion — an opportunity to give every culture a place at the […]
Tax case ends between 5 Healthy Towns and Dexter
Information from 5 Healthy Towns After nine years and more than 20 judicial actions, the courts have finally brought a conclusion to property tax disagreements between 5 Healthy Towns Foundation and the city of Dexter. In 2012, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) bought Dexter Wellness Center from a for-profit business. Prior to the purchase, as […]
Free ice-skating party set for area teens by 5 Healthy Teens
Information from 5 Healthy Towns Calling all teens! It’s going to be a long winter, so find some fun and physical activity by joining local teens at the Arctic Coliseum (501 Coliseum Drive, Chelsea) for free skating. Find Your Glide, an initiative created by @5HealthyTeens at Chelsea High School, is generously supported by the Chelsea […]
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February: Use plant power to fuel your body by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD What is plant-based eating? A vegan diet is entirely plant-based; it excludes meat, fish, dairy, and eggs. Vegetarians also eat a plant-based diet but may include dairy and eggs. A flexitarian sometimes eats meat, poultry, or fish but mostly sticks to plant […]