Health and Wellness

1. spring senior expo in Scarborough: Free Maine Senior Expo

   A spring senior expo in Scarborough  will give seniors and their families free access to 40+ sources of senior information Wednesday, May 6, 2015 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the St. Maximillian Kolbe Church Hall, … Continue

2. Senior Farm Share: fresh food for Maine seniors

   March is sign-up time for low-income seniors who want to participate in the Maine Senior Farm Share Program. You can receive $50 worth of fresh produce throughout the season from a participating farm. (Farmers often have trucks … Continue

3. Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement: Muscle Sparing Surgery

   What’s the difference between a traditional hip replacement and a minimally invasive muscle sparing hip replacement (MS-AL)?  Minimally invasive hip replacement can be a lot easier! Find out more in this blog post by Adam J. Rana, … Continue

4. Safe Shoveling: Seven (7) Snow Safety Tips

   Safe shoveling should be top on your list right now! Moving multiple pounds of snow can put a huge strain on the heart. So can pushing a heavy snow blower. Being outside in the cold can add … Continue

5. Safe Snow Shoveling: tips for safety

   Safe snow shoveling should be top on your list right now! Moving multiple pounds of snow can put a huge strain on the heart. So can pushing a heavy snow blower. Being outside in the cold can … Continue

6. Exercise and Bone Health: bones need a workout!

   Exercise and Bone Health. Oftentimes, my patients ask me the question: How does exercise improve my overall bone health? Frequently, they are familiar with the benefits of exercise, in terms of reducing the risk for heart disease … Continue

7. Storm tomorrow: 13 things to do to get ready for tomorrow’s storm

   Storm tomorrow! “Two to three feet of snow. That’s what the forecast is calling for in parts of Maine. Mother Nature is making up for lost time. I went exploring in the woods around Upper Oxbrook Lake … Continue