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heart health Is there a belief keeping you from change?

Posted February 2, 2012

With American Heart Month in mind, are you procrastinating on changes that would make your heart healthier? Here's a tool to help you make healthy changes. Read more ...

 

 

Woman blowing her nose. Creative Commons attribution http://www.flickr.com/photos/mcfarlandmo/4014611539/Cold or flu? Prevention is best

Posted January 19, 2012

We can't drive this topic home enough. There's nothing like a cold -- or flu! -- to make you feel miserable for a week or more. There's little that you can do when you have the cold or flu, but rest and drink fluids. Read more ...

 

 

snowboarder Gearing up for the ski season

Posted January 6, 2012

Our bodies are more prone to injury in the cold winter months of New England. Follow these important tips to help ease your body back onto the slopes. Read more ...

 

 

no smoking sign Divide and conquer: making changes to kick the butts

Posted December 22, 2011

Quitting smoking is more than just throwing away your last pack of cigarettes and not going to the store for another. There are habits that need changing. It's hard work, but you can do it. Read more ...

 

 

Clip art licensed from the Clip Art Gallery on DiscoverySchool.com Snort, sniffle, sneeze 

Posted December 8, 2011

When you're sick, you just want to feel better, right? A cold can hang on for days, and it's tempting to go to the doctor and ask for antibiotics. But antibiotics only work for bacterial infections, not viral infections like the cold or flu. Here is more information about the best way to use antibiotics. Read more ...

 

autumn trees on a slate grey sky Why fall makes me SAD

Posted November 30, 2011

With the turning of the leaves and the approaching holidays, autumn is a beautiful time of the year. For those with Seasonal Affective Disorder (or, SAD), it's a difficult time. Read more of Kat's story ...

 

squash and pumpkins credit stock.xchng The FCHP Healthy Fall Recipe Cookbook is here

Posted November 18, 2011

We asked for your recipes, and you gave us some very tasty-sounding ideas! Can't wait to start baking up all sorts of very autumn-like dishes. Read more ...


 

table salt  

Hold the salt for healthy bones

Posted November 1, 2011

Need another reason to cut the salt? Table salt is guilty for depleting your body of much-needed calcium. Read more ...

 

  

food day logo FCHP celebrates Food Day in Worcester

Posted October 17, 2011

Did you know that there are more the 50 community and school gardens in Worcester? How about the fact that there are four urban farms in the city that sell and donate food? This week, FCHP is participating in Food Day, a grassroots movement that highlights sustainable, healthy and accessible food for all. Read more ...

 

Be food safe USDA Four steps to food safety in the kitchen

Posted October 13, 2011

Do you know the four keys to healthy, clean food prep? Remember them while you're cooking, and you could save yourself (and the ones you feed) from sickness later. Read more ...

 

cats Dolce and Gabby Scottish Fold Cute, cuddly and good for your health

Posted September 28, 2011 by Kate Dalton-Hoffman

Need more reason to love your pets? Here are a few that might just save your life. Read more ... 

 

hands of caring credit corbis royalty free Focus of caregiving

Posted September 12, 2011

Caregiving can be stressful, but with the rewards of more time spent with your loved one. This week, we focused on tips for caregivers in a series of blog posts and throughout social media. Read more...

 

german doll photo credit http://www.flickr.com/photos/galfred/2811562091/ Having a baby in 1930

Posted on September 9, 2011

When we came across this scan of a bill from 1930, we were all in awe. It was one of our coworkers who showed it to us here in Well Now "blog central." Read more ...
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