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Anderson's Visit To The Doctor

Sharon Buck — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:53:52 +0000

Nothing worries a mother more than seeing their child sick or hurt. So when Anderson started having these weird fevers, yes, I worried. Who wouldn’t? That’s my little boy. To find some answers we took him to an allergist who suggested we take him to a rheumatoid specialist. Off to Portland we went! The thing [...]

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month

Renee Nelson — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:52:22 +0000

I had the chance to talk with Liz Crawford. She is a Family Caregiver Specialist with Spectrum Generations! She was talking with me about the issue of elder abuse in Maine.

The numbers show that about 10% of people 60 and older are re

New Fitness Craze..Would YOU Try It?

Sharon Buck — Fri, 31 May 2013 10:41:20 +0000

Oh, this is real. There is even a video demonstrating the four basic steps. Are YOU ready for PRANCERSIZE? Developed in 1989, Joanna Rohrback shows the world her exercise regimen on how she keeps in such great shape. It’s taken from the four gaits a horse makes when it’s prancing. She, unfortunately, is wearing the [...]

What American City Was Just Named the 'Laziest'?

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:55:34 +0000

America is known for its obesity crisis and penchant for lounging on the couch instead of getting up and doing anything physical. As it turns out, some cities perpetuate that stereotype more than others. Men’s Health magazine has finally answered the age old question “What are the laziest cities in the country?” For the sake [...]

Angelina Jolie has Preventive Double Mastectomy

Renee Nelson — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:14:12 +0000

Angelina Jolie, who is 37, announced she underwent a preventive double mastectomy. She made the decision after learning she carries a mutation of the BRCA1 gene, which sharply increases her risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer.

Moms With Three Children Stress Out Most

Randy McCoy — Thu, 09 May 2013 09:45:36 +0000

There is a lot in today’s society to stress out mothers, like money worries, demands at work and home, and stress from pressure they put on themselves, but according to a survey by TODAYMoms.com, having three children is the most stressful. The survey was conducted among 7,000 moms, and they seem to agree, the magic number is three.

Man's Runny Nose Not Allergies but Brain Fluid Leaking Form His Nose

Randy McCoy — Thu, 09 May 2013 08:00:48 +0000

Joe Nagy had a nagging problem he thought was allergies, but unlike most people, his seemed to be year round. He had a runny nose and it wouldn’t stop no matter what he did. He tried allergy medicine but it never worked and over time, his runny nose became worse, he carried tissues with him all the time. It turned out Joe had brain fluid leaking from his nose.

Tanning Lotions…Which Do You Prefer?

Sharon Buck — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:26:01 +0000

I'm not a HUGE tanner but I DO like to get a base tan before the Summer comes and reeks havoc on my skin.The picture you see is of Chad and myself in Myrtle Beach on vacation last year. Because we got our base tans we were able to enjoy the hot sun and not burn. We enjoyed that vacation with Rick and Rita Turcotte immensely! Can't wait to go back there again!

Do YOU get a base tan before the hot sun hits?

Augusta March Of Dimes, 'March For Babies', A Huge Success!

Andy Capwell — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:30:55 +0000

There was hardly a cloud in the sky on Sunday and the temperature couldn't have been for comfortable for the annual March Of Dimes, 'March For Babies' in Augusta. Hundreds of people and teams gathered at the Kennebec Valley YMCA and thousands of dollars were raised for the March Of Dimes.

Sharon Training For Half Marathon With Anytime Fitness

Sharon Buck — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:29:59 +0000

There are many things I would love to check off on my Bucket List. Most are trips to different countries to see major landmarks like the Pyramids of Giza, Stonehenge and the Great Wall of China. But some are things to challenge myself. When I heard about the Perry, Fitts, Boulette & Fitton (PFBF) Half [...]