August 3, 2007 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

A smart way to shape up

There's a new tool in the battle of the bulge- it's called the Glycemic Index. The index ranks all forms of carbohydrates on a scale of zero to 100 on how they affect blood sugar levels and consequently insulin levels. More...

Mothers need to take care of themselves, too

For many women, an important rite of passage is becoming a mother. However, often after the baby is born, the focus shifts, and routines that were once rituals are forgotten. More...

Help babies sleep better

Most parents probably didn't realize how much they enjoyed a good night's sleep until they had children. More...

How to enjoy a pest-free summer

Take back your summer fun from those pesky insects. Rather than enjoying backyard barbecues, poolside picnics and other outdoor summer activities, homeowners are being chased indoors as pests put a stinger in summer fun. More...

Assistance League's cuddly bears comfort children

Two-and-a-half-year-old Jack Hurst took a bad fall, and his mother, Andrea, thought he had broken his arm. She rushed him to Urgent Care for an Xray. Frightened and crying, he wouldn't hold still so that the Xray could be processed. More...

Actress fights breast cancer with group suppport

Lynn Redgrave's touching, engaging story of her faith journey following breast cancer drew tears and brought UCC Synod-goers to their feet with a standing ovation at the Civic Center in Hartford, Conn. More...