August is Happiness Happens Month. Exactly 10 years ago a group formed the Secret Society of Happy People. Their goals included “encouraging happy people to talk about being happy even more, and creating a space for happy people to connect.” Although neither The Wellness Center nor this writer are an official part of the Secret […]
Feeling chained to your desk? Are you skipping lunch to get more work done? Are you losing your creative flow? Have you ever stopped to think that if you gave yourself a break you might be able to work more efficiently and have more energy? It’s true! In fact, a psychology in the workplace expert, […]
I scream, you scream. We all scream for sunscreen! The jury is in and regardless of what you might have heard or think, sunscreen is a necessity. Cases of cancer are on the rise each year and dermatologists and other medical providers are begging people to slather on sunscreen to protect themselves against harmful damage […]
What is freedom? As Americans we are “free” to pretty much do as we please – free from restraint with the ability to speak, worship, and choose how we think. We are given a boldness to pursue our own dreams and live in “the home of the free” that gives us boundless opportunities to be […]
You are just one day away from better health. Are you looking to make a lifestyle change in the future? Instead of looking at where we want to be in three, six or even a year down the line, what if we just focused on today? What can you do just for today to make […]
It’s Gardening Time! If you’ve ever tasted a sun-ripened tomato or a carrot straight from the garden, you know there is nothing like fresh grown veggies. There is just something about the freshness and flavor of eating veggies you have grown. Growing season is here and there is still time to get planting so you […]
If you find your summer wardrobe seems to “shrink” over the summer months and those waist bands don’t want to expand any further, you aren’t alone. Americans tend to gain more weight in the summer than any other time of year. Why? Well summer seems to be one feast after another with birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, […]
When you think of “wellness” you may not think of families, but think again! May is National Family Wellness Month and the perfect time to invest in the health and wellness of your family. From small children to extended members of the family, May is a wonderful time to look at ways you can all […]
123 Days of Summer. Make sure you make the most of them! Starting May 1st , The Wellness Center is kicking off its 35th summer with 123 days and over 40 ways each week you can invest in yourself this summer. We know that to get closer to your goals, whatever they may be, it […]
In a world of all you can eat buffets, unlimited salad and breadsticks, never-ending pasta bowls and appetites that no longer know any bounds, it is no surprise that Americans are eating themselves into a whole new level of obesity. Yet, there is a difference from special indulgences and occasional over-eating, to what is referred […]
With technology at our finger tips, the thought of actually writing something down may seem like the ways of the past, but the tangible act of a pen hitting the paper can be more than just “old school”, it’s wonderful for your health. Writing down the things we think, say, do and dream about, can […]
The Wellness Center is celebrating its 35th Anniversary of spreading Fun, Health and Fitness! In 1982 North Country Hospital was the first in the state to make a commitment to support the health and wellness of the community with its own Wellness Center. In these 35 years we have not just grown, but we have […]
Heroin is one of the most addictive, illegal and deadly drugs in the world and sadly, it has brought its terror to our little Northeast Kingdom. From taking the lives of our community members, to tearing apart families, we are not immune to all the tragedy that heroin brings with it. Within the last few […]
Cancel Your Membership To The Lonely Hearts Club No one likes to feel lonely, especially on Valentine’s Day! Whether you are newly single, long-time widowed or maybe even a new person in town, there are many reasons this holiday may have you feeling down. With a holiday that can’t wait to remind you it’s coming […]
In Vermont the average cost of cigarettes is about $9.50 a pack. The average smoker who smokes a pack a day is spending $295.00 a month on their habit, and $3534.00 a year just on cigarettes. My research shows that smokers are also going through about 5 lighters a month, so that’s another $10 a […]
When you think about dangers in the home you may not think that the smallest room of the house could really house the most danger. Did you know that the bathroom can really be the most dangerous room in the house, not only for infants and children, but also for adults and the elderly? According […]
On these cold days where the sun seems to set before we get a chance to set the dinner table, you may be looking for new ways to eat healthy, warm, tasty meals this winter. Instead of opting for takeout or frozen meals, dust off that slow cooker and let’s talk about ways you can […]
We live in a world where numbers are everywhere, from our height and weight, to the size of our paychecks and credit score. These numbers were originally used as a way to measure health, wealth and potential. Somewhere along the way, we as human beings took these numbers and gave them more value than ever […]
If you are reading this and it is still BEFORE Christmas, I am impressed. From holiday parties to work get-togethers, family gatherings on both sides of the family, kids out of school, gifts to wrap, groceries to buy, baking to be done, we can see how this time of year is not only the “happiest” […]
Although some of our senior friends and family decide to ditch us for the winter in search of warmer climates, there are still many older Vermonters who stick around for the winter months. Although many of our more mature friends have weathered their fair share of winters, it doesn’t mean they are immune to the […]
It’s coming! The days are shorter and the temps keep dropping, and although we don’t have a ton of snow (YET), chances are it is coming! Whether you love this weather, or you spend all winter dreaming of spring, we all get to go through it together. Winter surely brings with it the beautiful landscapes, […]
One in five Vermont children experiences hunger or food hardship. One in three children in Orleans Country suffers from hunger and food insecurities. In 2013 the population of just Orleans County was 27,169. Of those, almost 4,000 suffered from food insecurities; that is a rate of 14%. In our little Orleans County, 20% of our […]
If you are feeling overtired, overstressed, underpaid, overworked, unfilled or anything along those lines, it’s time to take a big look in the mirror. Facing you will be your greatest responsibility, yourself! In a time where we have everything in the world at our finger tips to give us the best health and lifestyle, we […]
We have come to a place in time where we can no longer say that “other” people and “other” families are affected by breast cancer. We can no longer say that “other” people get this disease, “other” people are fighting for their lives, and “other” people lose loved ones to breast cancer. “Other” can now […]
How well are you? Are you meeting your physical needs but ignoring your emotional needs? As humans we have several basic human needs that might often be forgotten and, in these, are our emotional needs. Our emotional health is one of the most important key players in our overall health and lives. Our emotions can […]
