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Escape to the Country presenter Alistair Appleton has been open about his struggles with alcohol and drugs early in his TV career. The much-loved BBC One presenter since 2007 revealed in a candid interview in 2019 that despite his on-screen success, he faced major challenges in his personal life and was “quite unhappy” in his early 30s. Alistair hasn’t shyed away from talking about his troubled past, writing openly about his experiences on his blog, mind-springs.org. “I drank a lot, did a lot of drugs and went out a lot,” he admits. As reported by OK!, in an emotional blog…
HIGH FALLS, N.Y. — The last time Emily Abramson saw Andy Neiman, he was in the waiting area of a hospital emergency department. She knew her brother was in trouble. But she figured he’d be safe.It was before dawn on May 21, 2021, just a few hours after Emily had found Andy confused, agitated and running through an orchard adjacent to her house in a rural part of the Hudson River Valley. Andy had bipolar disorder, the psychiatric condition that causes dramatic, recurring bursts of euphoric mania and deep depression, and he was in the midst of what Emily and…
HIGH FALLS, N.Y. — The last time Emily Abramson saw Andy Neiman, he was in the waiting area of a hospital emergency department. She knew her brother was in trouble. But she figured he’d be safe.It was before dawn on May 21, 2021, just a few hours after Emily had found Andy confused, agitated and running through an orchard adjacent to her house in a rural part of the Hudson River Valley. Andy had bipolar disorder, the psychiatric condition that causes dramatic, recurring bursts of euphoric mania and deep depression, and he was in the midst of what Emily and…
Brenda Weiman, Jenna Adams, Gary Lebo The Cayuga County Agency on Aging hosted a celebratory picnic on June 4 to honor the contributions of seniors, especially the volunteers of the agency’s Senior Nutrition Program. More than 85 volunteers deliver hot meals every weekday to homebound seniors in Cayuga County. Others help serve meals at congregate meals in the City of Auburn. Last year, these volunteers worked nearly 7,000 hours and delivered 75,741 meals to more than 400 residents. In monetary terms, the volunteers contributed $131,599 worth of their time to the community. We are grateful for their dedication.The celebration included…
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to propose changes to prepackaged foods sold in the US that would require key nutrition information to be displayed on the front of the package, in addition to the Nutrition Facts label already on the back.The concept, designed to quickly inform busy consumers of the health impact of foods and drinks they’re considering buying, isn’t new. Around the world, dozens of countries already have front-of-pack nutrition labels in various designs. In Chile, for example, a stop sign symbol on the front of a product indicates whether it’s high in sugar, saturated fat, sodium…
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to propose changes to prepackaged foods sold in the US that would require key nutrition information to be displayed on the front of the package, in addition to the Nutrition Facts label already on the back.The concept, designed to quickly inform busy consumers of the health impact of foods and drinks they’re considering buying, isn’t new. Around the world, dozens of countries already have front-of-pack nutrition labels in various designs. In Chile, for example, a stop sign symbol on the front of a product indicates whether it’s high in sugar, saturated fat, sodium…
PENN YAN — Yates County Public Health and the county’s community service agencies have partnered with CredibleMind to launch a free online platform that provides 24/7 access to more than 10,000 confidential, personalized and scientifically-backed mental health resources.The site offers curated resources on more than 225 topics, including apps, videos, podcasts, articles, books, etc. The CredibleMind site gives county residents access to resources customized to their needs, preferences and circumstances.”This project represents a partnership of more than 20 organizations in Yates County committed to the health and wellness of our residents,” said Dr. Doug Sinclair, the county’s public health director.…
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to propose changes to prepackaged foods sold in the US that would require key nutrition information to be displayed on the front of the package, in addition to the Nutrition Facts label already on the back.The concept, designed to quickly inform busy consumers of the health impact of foods and drinks they’re considering buying, isn’t new. Around the world, dozens of countries already have front-of-pack nutrition labels in various designs. In Chile, for example, a stop sign symbol on the front of a product indicates whether it’s high in sugar, saturated fat, sodium…
Follow LAist. If you enjoyed this article, you’ll also love our daily morning newsletter, How To LA, bringing you fresh, community-driven stories to keep you up to date on our independent, local news every weekday. When someone living with a mental illness is in crisis — when they need some kind of intervention — it’s often best handled by a clinician rather than law enforcement.Use-of-force experts say the mere presence of a police officer or sheriff’s deputy can increase the potential danger for all involved — and such encounters can turn deadly.The Los Angeles Police Department, like many in the…
WADENA — Maslowski Health and Wellness Center has purchased a new floor washer thanks to a $3,500 grant from the Friends of the Maslowski Center and Sourcewell.”We’re especially grateful for the support of Tammi Filippi of Sourcewell,” Michael Craig said in a news release.The Maslowski Wellness & Research Center is owned and operated by the City of Wadena. According to the center’s website, “The Mass” strives to create a welcoming and supportive environment to help everyone create their own healthy lifestyle. The 57,000-square-foot center features a six-lane lap pool, zero-entry recreation pool, water slide, sauna/steam room, whirlpool, hydrotherapy pool, two…