Meghan Hart

O.A.R. brought its Green Dream to Boston

This past weekend, the band Of a Revolution played two environmentally-friendly concerts at the Bank of America Pavilion here in Boston. Members Marc Roberge, Benj Gershman, Richard On, Jerry DePizzo and Chris Culos teamed up with the Science Applications...

The importance of moderate sun exposure for increased health, appearance and mood

Geographic location, time of day, cloud cover, smog and sunscreen can all affect the amount of sun exposure our bodies receive. Too much sun can cause damage to the skin and increase the risk of skin cancer, but a moderate...

The importance of diabetes screenings: Olympia Dukakis and Louis Zorich speak out

Yesterday afternoon, Olympia Dukakis and husband Louis Zorich drew a crowd of over two hundred individuals to the Quincy Council on Aging, at the Kennedy Center. They spoke with the community about their Ask.Screen.Know. campaign which is a...

Olympia Dukakis and Louis Zorich speak about the importance of getting screened for diabetes

Tuesday May 25 - Academy Award winning actress Olympia Dukakis and Tony-nominated husband Louis Zorich will be here in Boston to speak about the importance of getting screened for diabetes. Diabetes is an extremely common, yet devastating disease that affects...

Boston Marathon: Tips for Spectators

For those that have chosen to hang on the sidelines at the 2010 Boston Marathon here are a few items to keep in mind to help you through what is also set to be a long day. In a similar...

Boston Marathon 2010

Today is “Marathon Monday” and a big day in the city of Boston. It marks the 114th annual Boston Marathon which, according to the Boston Athletic Association, is said to be the second largest single-day sporting event...

Eligibility Requirements for the Boston Marathon

According to the Boston Athletic Association, certain standards must be met in order to qualify for the marathon. The guidelines are based on a time standard that corresponds to a participant’s age group. This ultimately means it is...

Smoking 101: What are some symptoms of nicotine withdrawal?

Nicotine is a drug. When taken into the body, it affects the brain in such a way that causes a desire for more. People become addicted because the drug activates reward pathways in the brain and regulates feelings of pleasure...

Fitness Resolutions 2010: Laura J's journey toward a healthier lifestyle

As a project this winter, we will be following Laura J - a local 23-year old from Granby MA - on her journey toward a healthier lifestyle. We will track her eating, sleeping, and work-out habits in order to figure...

Resources available for Massachusetts residents to help with the earthquake in Haiti

If you need help locating families missing in Haiti: The State Department Operations Center has set up the following number for individuals seeking information about family members living in Haiti: 1-888-407-4747. You can press zero to speak...

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