A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Most people know they need to eat right and exercise to be healthy. But what about sleep? We spend about one-third of our lives asleep, and sleep is essential to better health. But many of us are struggling with sleep. Four out of five people say that they suffer from sleep problems at least once a week and wake up feeling exhausted. So how do you become a more successful sleeper? Grab a pillow, curl up and keep reading to find out. To make matter worse, daylight saving time brings that twice-yearly ritual of feeling completely out of sorts...
Submitted by Vanetta Conn, CHES Family, Health & Well-Being Program Leader Cornell Cooperative Extension Franklin County Looking for a quick and reliable source of quality information regarding the best way to keep your family safe from foodborne illness? Ever wondered about the best way to store foods and how long you can safely keep leftovers? In April 2015, Cornell University, the Food Marketing Institute and the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) division of the USDA released the jointly developed FoodKeeper app for smartphones. The...
By Pat Banker, Master Food Preservation Instructor, Cornell Cooperative Extension It's harvest time. Tomatoes, corn, beets, carrots, peppers and other fruits and vegetables are readily available from farmers' markets, roadside stands, and your own gardens. Preserving the bounty safely for the winter can be economical, delicious, and safe if laboratory tested rules for food preservation are followed. Since 1994, testing facilities, universities and the USDA tested recipes and directions used in...
Submitted by Vanetta Conn, CHES Family, Health & Well-Being Program Leader, Cornell Cooperative Extension Franklin County As kids head back to school, it is time to think about lunch box safety; keeping food safe is vitally important. The four cornerstones of food safety apply to meals that we bring from home. Always remember to clean, separate, cook and chill. As always, food safety begins at the point of purchase. Perishable foods should be last ones selected, immediately prior to paying and heading for home. Use insulated containers to keep...
Ingredients for Zesty Salsa: 10 Cups chopped, seeded, peeled, cored tomatoes (about 6 pounds) 5 Cups chopped and seeded long green peppers (about 2 pounds) 5 Cups chopped onions (1 1/2 pounds) 2 1/2 Cups chopped and seeded hot peppers (about 1 pound) 1 Cup fine chopped fresh cilantro 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tsp. salt 1 1/4 Cups lime juice Directions for Zesty Salsa: 1. Prep the tomatoes and prep the jars by boiling them for at least 10 minutes and place the lids in simmering water. 2. Combine all your ingredients in a large non-reactive...
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is a global event held on August 31st each year and aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. This day also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have met with death or permanent injury as a result of drug overdose. This day aims to spread the message that the tragedy of overdose death is preventable. Overdose can happen to anyone-whether someone is addicted to drugs or alcohol or someone who is experimenting for the first...
WASHINGTON, May 2017. Summer is a time for family vacations, backyard barbeques and plenty of outdoor activities with food as the centerpiece. But before those steaks and burgers go on the grill, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) wants to remind consumers to keep their family and themselves safe from foodborne illness by using a food thermometer to ensure meat and poultry is cooked to the correct internal temperature. “The best and only way to make sure bacteria have been killed and food is...
Submitted by Paul Hetzler, Horticulture and Natural Resources Educator, CCE Mosquitoes suck and ticks bite. But enough complaining—that never helps anything. Despite the fact that it is snowing in the second week of May, we all know it will soon be milder. With that welcome change, however, will come the return of unwelcome visitors like blackflies, ’skeeters and ticks. Swarms of biting insects can take the fun out of a day of hiking or gardening, but a single deer tick can take the fun out of an entire summer if it transmits Lyme or other ser...
Prom is one of the highlights of high school. While planning and enjoying the big night, make smart decisions to help keep it safe, low-stress, and fun! If you or someone you know is going to the prom, here are a few tips for a great experience. LOOK AND FEEL AWESOME Protect your skin Enjoy the skin you’re in, and protect it. You don’t need a tan to be beautiful, and you definitely don’t need sunburn! Just a few serious sunburns can increase your risk for skin cancer later in life. Make sure you protect yourself from the harmful effects of UV r...
MASSENA, NY -- According to the experts, skin cancers are usually curable if found and treated in the earliest stages. In addition, you can improve your chances of detecting skin cancers by performing a skin self-exam every month. Early diagnosis can make all the difference. To Sanjay Shah, M.D., and Dalkeith Facey, DO, MBA, Board Certified General Surgeons at Massena Memorial Hospital offer a monthly free screening clinic. The Skin Tumor/Lesion Detection Clinic is held on the third Tuesday of the month, from 9 to 11 a.m. The free skin screenin...
(March 13, 2017) New York State’s high school student smoking rate in 2016 was the lowest on record at 4.3 percent, down from 27.1 percent in 2000. A survey recently released by the New York State Department of Health also found that e-cigarette use by high school students nearly doubled in the last two years from 10.5 percent in 2014 to 20.6 percent in 2016. “These startling numbers demonstrate both the overwhelming success of New York’s anti-smoking programs – which have led to record low teen cigarette use – and the need to close dange...
Bedbugs can easily hide in luggage, clothing, and other personal items, so take a few precautions while travelling to keep them from coming home with you. WHILE TRAVELLING • Don’t bring your pillow. It gives bedbugs another place to hide and a chance to come home with you. • Pack some large white sealable plastic garbage bags in case you need to separate any belongings while on the road. ON THE ROAD OR IN THE AIR • Light-coloured plastic luggage is best, because bedbugs are less attracted to plastic and the lighter colour makes them easier...
By Susan Perry Facebook users get a psychological lift when they take a weeklong break from the popular social media site, according to a recent study conducted in Denmark. The finding was particularly true for people who are either heavy users of Facebook or who “lurk” there without interacting very often with others, as well as for people who tend to envy others on the site. “Taking a break from Facebook has positive effects on two dimensions of well-being: our life satisfaction increases and our emotions become more positive,” writes...
Traveling over the holiday? Keep this in mind when entering your hotel room. The average hotel room is filthier than a typical home, school or even a plane, according to some studies. Don’t let a clean looking room fool you; even the most expensive and attractive hotel rooms have hidden germs. Just because the bed is nicely made, doesn’t mean the sheets were just cleaned; and although your carpet may look spotless, that doesn’t mean it was just vacuumed. The hotel cleaning staff has a quick turnaround for rooms and rarely do they have time...
ALBANY, N.Y. – Women giving birth in New York’s 126 birthing hospitals will receive additional encouragement and support to help them breastfeed from birth, thanks to recently updated regulations that promote breastfeeding. Despite the well-documented health benefits to infants and mothers, the percentage of newborn infants exclusively breastfed in the first few days of life is only 44% in New York, well below the national target of 70%. Highlighting the importance of breastfeeding, one top goal of the New York State Prevention Agenda, is inc...
WASHINGTON – Up to 14 million students in 26,000 U.S. schools could be exposed to unsafe levels of a notorious class of chemicals banned almost 40 years ago, according to a recent study by scientists at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The chemicals, known as PCBs, are leaching from caulking, sealants, and other aging building materials and fixtures. In a report released Wednesday, Oct. 5, Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., analyzed the Harvard findings and calculated that up to 30 percent of American children in elementary, middle a...
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(September 23, 2016) Why you need to know about EV-D68? The Government of Canada is aware of the Enterovirus (EV)-D68 cases in Canada, and is closely monitoring this issue in collaboration with the provinces and territories. Enteroviruses, such as EV-D68, are similar to the common cold virus and can spread from person to person through coughing and sneezing, close contact with an infected person, or touching a contaminated surface. Properly cleaning your hands, coughing into your sleeve and staying home when sick are the most effective measures...
MCA COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Please see the PSA below regarding 3 measles cases within the Ottawa area. If you or your child has been exposed, have signs and symptoms and/or are concerned about a possible infection, please see your Health Care Provider. If you have not been fully vaccinated against measles or if you are not sure, please be sure to call ahead to let the health care provider know that you are coming and suspect that you may have measles. For more information about measles and immunizations, please spea...
Makes: 4 servings, about 1 cup each Ingredients 2 pounds zucchini, (about 4 medium), trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons prepared pesto Salt to taste Freshly ground pepper to taste Preparation: Place a baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven. Preheat oven to 500°F. Toss zucchini with oil in a large bowl. Spread the zucchini on the preheated baking sheet in a single layer. Roast until beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn the zucchini and continue roasting until just tender, 7 to 9...
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour, 5 minutes Ingredients: • 2 eggs • 1 cup sugar • 1/3 cup olive oil • ½ cup yogurt • 1 & ½ cups flour • 1/3 cup cocoa powder • 1 & ½ teaspoon baking powder • ¼ teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 3 cups grated and squeezed zucchini • 1 cup chocolate chips, ¼ of it for topping Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 F, grease 2 loaf pans (8 ½ x 4 ½ inches) 2. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Add olive oil, vanilla extract and yogurt and mix well. 3. Add in cocoa and mix with a spatula. 4. Mix flo...
ALBANY (August 30, 2016) - The New York State Department of Health announced that, based on a statewide needs assessment, it will implement numerous recommendations through new regulations and guidelines to enhance its Medical Marijuana Program. The recommendations, which will improve access for patients suffering from severe, debilitating and life threatening conditions, include authorizing nurse practitioners to certify patients for the program, allowing for home delivery service of medicine, expanding the financial hardship waiver for...
Overloaded backpacks used by children have received a lot of attention from parents, doctors, school administrators and the media in the past several years. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, thousands of backpack-related injuries are treated at hospital emergency rooms, doctors’ offices and clinics each year. Injuries ranged from contusions, to sprains and strains to the back and shoulder, and fractures. Tips for selecting a backpack -Choose ergonomically designed features that enhance safety and comfort -A padded b...
Eye Care professionals recommend a continuum of eye care for children that can include both vision screening and comprehensive eye exams. All children, even those with no signs of trouble, should have their eyes checked at regular intervals. Any child who experiences vision problems or shows symptoms of eye trouble should receive a comprehensive eye exam by an eye doctor (an optometrist or an ophthalmologist.) The following information will help you learn more about when to take your child to an eye doctor and how to make the most of your...
The Nutrition Facts label is found on packaged foods and beverages, and can serve as your daily guide for comparing foods and making healthy choices. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is making it even easier to explore and interpret the wealth of information on the Nutrition Facts label with the Nutrition Facts Label Online tool. Visit and bookmark the Nutrition Facts Label Online today at: http://www.fda.gov/nutritioneducation The online tool from FDA provides an overview of the Nutrition Facts label that consumers see now and an in...
