Bands for Blood Drive
Local musicians are encouraged to roll up their sleeves this weekend for the "Bands for Blood" donation drive. All it takes is about an hour of your time...and the gift of life!
Health
Health
Should You Be Required to Have a License to Smoke?
Smokers' rights could be at risk once again: a medical expert is currently advocating for some drastic regulations that would make it mandatory for all smokers to obtain a smoking license.
Computer Eye Strain
I admit it. I'm getting old. I went to the eye doctor the other day, and my eyes are worse than they were a couple years ago. But, surprisingly, not as bad as I thought. My biggest issue is Computer Eye Strain, and it's a very common problem. But there are some simple things you can do to help ease it.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
'Tis the season. Many people go through a definite mood change when the days get shorter. Did you know that there's a name for it? And treatments? Seasonal Affective Disorder, known as SAD, is most common this time of year when it gets dark earlier. While you can't change the weather, you can do some things to help protect yourself from the SAD blues.
Guys, It’s Movember! Grow a Stache to Fund Prostate Cancer Research
October 31, 2012 Many guys that I know hate to shave. Generally it's the honey bun that makes him shave it off. And honestly, some guys just don't look with facial hair, unlike our man in the pic on the left, Sam Elliott. Right, ladies?
Food Cupboards Need Donations
We always think of food cupboards over the holidays, because we want everyone to have a delicious meal. But this time of year, the demand for help increases. So your donations are greatly needed!
How To Stay Safe in a Fire
How would you get out of your home if fire broke out? The Veazie Fire Department is recognizing fire prevention week by encouraging everyone to have an escape plan for your home. It might just save your life and the lives of your loved ones!
Splashfest for Breast Cancer is This Sunday!
Want a fun way to support women with Breast Cancer? The Bangor Y has the perfect solution! Splashfest! This Sunday, October 14th, swimmers will take to the water for a fun swim. Not a great swimmer? That's okay! You choose your distance, from 25 yards up to a mile. You can register as an individual or take part as a team!
What Are the Best and Worst Cities in America for Heart Health?
Do you remember that episode of Seinfeld where a hypochondria-fueled George Costanza thinks he's having a heart attack after watching a segment on PBS called “Coronary Country”? Well, maybe George had a point. It turns out there are plenty of reasons to be fearful of heart disease, the leading killer of people in the United States.
Recently, the folks at Men's Health set out to find exactly where in America the dreaded heart disease resides the most.
Could That House You Want To Buy Have Been a Meth Lab?
It's become a growing epidemic across the United States; houses formerly used as meth labs being sold with no disclosure to the buyer. The toxins left behind in these homes can cause illness and, if left untreated, death. And there are often no regulations about disclosing the information to the buyer.