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Nutrition researcher Alice H. Lichtenstein has been advancing the lifesaving mission of the American Heart Association for 40 years. For Alice H. Lichtenstein, her path to becoming one of the nation’s leading nutrition researchers began unexpectedly. Growing up in New York City in the 1960s, she was diagnosed with dyslexia and was told that a college degree might be out of reach. Plus, no one in her family had ever gone to college. “Expectations were extremely low,” said Lichtenstein, a researcher at Tufts University. “My mother thought she might be able to get into college if she majored in home…

For some people, it’s the holy grail. Is there a way to slow down aging or rewind your body clock even though many years have passed? Even better if it’s as simple as taking a pill every day. Vitamin D has long been a popular candidate because it’s important for building muscles and bones, which commonly wear out and weaken as we age. Research shows that a lack of vitamin D increases age-related muscle loss and the risk of falls. So can taking vitamin D supplements slow down its decline or even reverse it? Well, just like aging itself, it’s…

Farmers Market starts May 11th The Monroeville Farmers Market opens its 2024 season on May 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Monroeville Mall, located between Dick’s and Best Buy at 501 Mall Circle Drive. It will be held every Saturday until mid-November. For more information, visit MonroevilleFarmersMarket.com. library program Here are some upcoming programs at the Monroeville Public Library. • May 4: Introduction to Aromatherapy with Clinical Aromatherapist Tiffany Burton, 10 a.m. Learn about the history, science, and practice of aromatherapy. • May 7: Free belly dance workshop with Amethyst of Pittsburgh Belly Dance, 7 p.m. The group…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Addiction continues to tear families apart across communities.One person died every day of a suspected overdose in Davidson County in the first quarter of this year, according to the latest numbers from Metro Nashville Public Health.Although it’s down slightly from the previous year, overdoses are a concern to the health department.That’s why the Department of Public Health will hold its first Behavioral Health and Wellness Summit next week.“There is no reason to celebrate, no reason to be complacent, because we are losing one every day. If anything, there is a place to increase passion, increase advocacy,…

The author and his inspiration. Garyn Jones, Jesse Jones, and Molly Jones.Photo by Carolyn Jones. Writer, Web content Coordinator and meditation instructor Garyn T. Jones He has written two very different books on meditation/mindfulness. caveat!this book will make you meditate, created, published and artistically designed by Dinosaur House, 2022 is a children’s book in bright pastel colors accented with large bands of white and black. Featuring hip characters such as a zebra and a fleshy hunk with humanoid features, it projects a sarcastic, quirky humor and introduces kids to highly sophisticated concepts in a simple and fun way. A small,…

Farmers Market starts May 11th The Monroeville Farmers Market opens its 2024 season on May 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Monroeville Mall, located between Dick’s and Best Buy at 501 Mall Circle Drive. It will be held every Saturday until mid-November. For more information, visit MonroevilleFarmersMarket.com. library program Here are some upcoming programs at the Monroeville Public Library. • May 4: Introduction to Aromatherapy with Clinical Aromatherapist Tiffany Burton, 10 a.m. Learn about the history, science, and practice of aromatherapy. • May 7: Free belly dance workshop with Amethyst of Pittsburgh Belly Dance, 7 p.m. The group…

Have you ever wondered if there’s more to spirituality than churches and mosques? Dmitry Usenko’s thought-provoking book, “African Traditional Religions vs. Christianity” It challenges traditional views and argues that the sacred can be found in everything around us.Usenko, a scholar of African spirituality, offers a unique approach using semiotics, the study of signs and symbols. Imagine understanding God not just through doctrine, but through symbolic language woven into everyday life. This approach sheds new light on ancient African religions, where everything from trees to rivers had spiritual meaning.This book delves into real-life examples to show how seemingly ordinary objects can…

According to recent data, 29% of Orange County seniors experience food insecurity. This means that there is not enough food for a particularly healthy and active life. This number is increasing dramatically. Part of the reason is that older adults are the fastest growing demographic, creating a “silver tsunami” of residents reaching age 65 and older. This surge is being fueled by a growing number of older adults, who are projected to account for nearly a quarter of the county’s population in just a few decades.Inflation and jump-in Contributing to this difficult scenario is that grocery store prices have increased…

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A roundtable on mental health was held Thursday at the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce. Local leaders say the statewide collaboration will enable access to mental health resources in the community. Terre Haute Mayor Sakubun was a co-host of the roundtable and commented on the benefits to public safety.”We’re actually having conversations, saying, ‘How can we work with individuals, whether they have substance use issues or older adults?’ and saying, ‘We’re here to help. , we have a referral, we can do the job for you.” This is public safety because it prevents you from…

kestnerIf I were to ask you to tell me about acupuncture, I might start by commenting on the ancient Chinese traditional treatment method. For those of us who grew up in Western society, acupuncture seems strange at first.When we try to learn more about acupuncture, we usually come across explanations of mysterious meridians and other concepts thought to be related to acupuncture. Meridians are invisible energy channels that run throughout the body and are said to carry the life force called Qi (pronounced “chee”). This qi is considered in traditional Chinese medicine to be an essential life force that is…