by Alexandra Duranczyk Dry January is an annual tradition. Those who participate choose to abstain from alcohol for the entire month of January. This January, the One Big Thing Action Team addressing alcohol awareness is promoting this movement to help community residents start the new year on a healthy note. What are some of the […]

These exercises are handy for promoting fitness beyond just arms and legs. by Jo Mayer Perhaps you’ve felt the tingling in your fingertips warning you that you are overusing some of the muscles in your hands and wrists. Often when we think of exercising, we focus on the large muscles of the arms and legs, […]

Managing the area’s feral cat population is a community effort by Cindy Anderson, DVM The number of feral, abandoned cats in the United States is estimated to be between 30 million and 80 million. As the number continues to increase, land managers, public health officials, and private citizens are voicing concerns about how to address […]

BUDGE Bingo will get you moving instead of cocooning by Jo Mayer As we enter November, the urge to cocoon at home under covers gets stronger, so here’s a little game you can play with yourself and your family—Budge Bingo. Listed in each square is an outdoor place you can visit to get a little […]

Fleas can make your pets miserable by Cindy Anderson, DVM Fleas are a nuisance. These tiny, blood-sucking parasites can irritate your pets and infest your home — often before you realize they’ve moved in. Many pets are allergic to flea bites, which can cause intense scratching, red and flaky skin, scabs, hot spots and hair loss. Fleas also can […]

by Jennifer Matthews, RN October typically marks the beginning of cold and flu season. As outside temperatures decrease and we begin to spend more time indoors, we tend to be at higher risk for illness. This is a great time to start thinking about illness prevention. So, what is the flu? Flu is a contagious […]