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Health and Fitness

Prohibiting Plastic: Banning Bags Is Making a Difference

May 31, 2017 12:04PM

From Tasmania to San Francisco to Morocco, governments are moving against pollution and trash by banning plastic shopping bags, water bottles and even microbeads.

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Hair-Raising Talk: Beauticians Empowered to Fight Domestic Abuse

May 31, 2017 12:04PM

Cosmetologists in Illinois are now trained to recognize signs of domestic abuse in clients so they can pass on helpful information such as safe houses and hotlines.

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Big Squeeze: Robot Parks Vehicles in China Lot

May 31, 2017 12:04PM

A laser-guided vehicle in use in China slides under a vehicle, lifts it up and squeezes it into the tightest of parking spaces in about two minutes.

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Green Car Buying Tips: Fuel Economy Plus Sales Incentives Equal Big Savings

May 31, 2017 12:04PM ● By Jim Motavalli

To move stock and meet environmental goals, carmakers are offering great deals on eco-friendly cars; substantial subsidies and tax write-offs further sweeten the deal.

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Itchy Ivy: Tips to Avoid and Treat Poison Ivy Rash

May 31, 2017 12:04PM

Lurking almost anywhere, poison ivy can cause nasty reactions if we come into contact with it—but natural treatments can soothe the itching and blistering.

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Molly Hagan on Eco-Living: Start Small and Stay Committed

May 31, 2017 12:03PM ● By April Thompson

The actress has been award of the need for environmental integrity for 30 years, and weighs every choice from gardening to flooring with sustainability in mind.

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Family Screen Time: How to Set Boundaries in the Digital Era

May 31, 2017 12:03PM ● By Rachael Oppy

Many of today’s youngsters spend eight hours a day looking at a screen, which has serious repercussions on their well-being. Parental limits can help ensure a healthy balance of activities.

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On Fatherhood: The Lifelong Lessons of Being a Dad

May 31, 2017 12:03PM ● By Ben Greenman

Guiding a child into adulthood involves unending learning, a deep faith in trial and error, and the willingness to be changed in unexpected ways.

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May 2017 Letter From Publisher

May 02, 2017 02:02AM

Some months selecting a cover is the hardest part of putting an issue together. Not this time. For the themes of this issue—Women’s Wellness...

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Lyme Connection May Educational Events

May 02, 2017 01:58AM

Lyme Connection will present three important Lyme Disease events in the area in May. First, Lyme Connection and the Ridgefield Library will ...

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Holistic Healing Practice Opens in Danbury

May 02, 2017 01:57AM

Rebecca Schoenewolf, principal of RS Holistic Counseling and Healing, recently moved to the Danbury area from Providence, Rhode Island, and ...

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Sportsmanship Tactics for Life and Business

May 02, 2017 01:55AM

On May 16 at noon, the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) in Fairfield County is presenting an interactive experience with Jo...

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Dancing with Hope for Chronic Childhood Illnesses

May 02, 2017 01:52AM

Boyd Wellness’ Jennifer Boyd, PA, and Julie Blitzer of Authentic Matters, both Westport residents, have teamed up to bring awareness to the ...

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The Alexander Technique Comes to Stratford

May 02, 2017 01:49AM

Beginning June 2, Joan Frost, MAmSAT, will be teaching a five-week introductory Alexander Technique class at The Baldwin Center in Stratford...

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Journey through Personal Movement

May 02, 2017 01:46AM

Kelley Boianghu, MA, is offering Journey Dance at Valley Spirit Cooperative & Wellness Center in Washington Depot on May 13 from 7 to 8:30pm...

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Volunteers Sought for Repair Cafe

May 02, 2017 01:45AM

New Milford Public Library is looking for volunteers to help mend, repair or restore items brought in by people in the community during an u...

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