Health and Safety Tips
Beating the Breakroom Bulge: 10 Tips for Healthy Eating at Work
A recent study of 5,200 US workers found that a quarter of them got food from work once a week, with an average calorie total of 1,300. That could add up to two pounds of extra body fat.
Activity is Good Medicine: A New Program to Support Patients on Their Journey to Better Health
Activity Is Good Medicine is a program available to patients of Cheshire Medical Center whose healthcare provider has prescribed increased physical activity as a component of their health care plan.
Medication Series: Avoid These Common Mistakes When Issued a Prescription
When your life gets busy or your health is suffering, taking and managing your medication in the right way can be difficult. Here are some suggestions to help avoid common mistakes.
Lawn Mower Safety
In the U.S., more than 9,000 children go to the emergency room for lawn mower-related injuries every year. Power mowers can be especially dangerous.
Know the Symptoms of Concussions
Playing contact sports increases the risk of concussion, but this form of traumatic brain injury can also happen during normal play. Wear helmets whenever you are playing games or sports that carry a risk for concussion.
Are You Among the 1 in 3? How to Cut Your Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes in Half
Studies suggest that if most people knew they were at risk of developing this serious chronic disease and could take action to prevent it—they would start right away.
7 Frequent Misconceptions About Sun Protection
New Englanders tend to spend as much time out in the sun as possible while it’s warm—often in the middle of the day to avoid mosquitos. Unfortunately, many ignore the general wisdom and medical recommendations about sun protection.
Fighting Frostbite and Hypothermia: What You Need To Know
This time of year many of us are delighted to get outside and play in the snow, but without proper protection, we can expose ourselves to the risk of cold-related injuries.