Tuesday, September 25 – Connecticut Interfaith Network on Aging Annual Caregiving Conference
Mercy Center, Madison, CT
What does it mean to take care of yourself the way you take care of others? Many of us are experts at providing exquisite care to those we serve, but when it comes to ourselves, we often end up last on [...]

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Momference: A Meeting of the Moms, October 1-6 
Calling all moms!
Even though I’m not a mom (although I may be someday!), having lots of friends that are, I see how motherhood is both joyous and challenging.  I’m continually amazed by how much moms do everyday and how easy it is to be stressed out, tired and [...]

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Saturday, September 22, 10:00 – 3:00 pm, 1301 Stratford Avenue, Stratford, CT
Join me and other organizations for a day of information, tips and presentations about creating and maintaining great health.

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Thursday, September 20 – Yale University Work/Life Program, 12:00-1:15 pm
Do you know that some foods are considered high stress and deplete our energy while other low-stress foods give us lasting and abundant energy? What we eat, how we prepare it and the atmosphere in which we eat all contribute to how energetic and effective we [...]

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Have you run out of gas? Do you want to have more energy but you’re just not sure how to get there from here? Are you running low on time and good ideas for improving your health? I understand, I’ve been there before too, but you can recharge with a little effort and inspiration.If you’re [...]

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Common Ground Harvest Celebration
Saturday, September 15, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, 358 Springside Avenue, New Haven, CT
Join us to celebrate community, sustainability, and local farms. Learn about how local farms contribute to a healthy community as you tour Common Ground’s organic farm and learn tips and techniques for growing healthy food. Visit the garden tasting [...]

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Do you know that there are several thousand varieties of tomatoes? My all time favorite is the sun gold – a small, yellow cherry tomato bursting with flavor. When I buy them at the farmers’ market, I can eat half the basket before I even get home.
Often called a superfood, tomatoes have numerous health benefits. [...]

Filed under: Fiber, Fruit, Immunity, Locally Grown Food, Superfoods, Vitamins and Minerals

I’m not an outdoorsy, let’s-go-hiking-for-the-weekend kind of woman but I do love a good walk. I’m an urban walker. I live in New Haven, in a great neighborhood chock full of walkers – people walking solo, with a friend or spouse or with their dog – and interesting architecture. It’s hard to go out early [...]

Filed under: Exercise, Heart Health, Outdoor Activities, Prevention, Stroke, Walking, Weight Management