Category: Holidays

Republicans Take Upper Hand in Fight to Defund Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards, joined by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif., left, and Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., right, and others, speaks during a news conference discussing women’s health care, Jan. 5, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington. The day after Thanksgiving, president-elect Donald Trump left Marjorie Dannenfelser a voicemail thanking her for the efforts of her volunteers, who knocked on more than one million doors on his behalf this election.

The Bottom Line Of Your New Year’s Resolution

… still aren’t convinced, or your habit is a little less drastic than that, check out this infographic from Guard Your Health that elaborates how much cash you are losing to tobacco. If you are committing to one new year’s resolution, for both your …

See what happens to your body in the hours, days, weeks, months and years after you quit smoking

As many people quit smoking for their New Year’s resolution, here’s a breakdown of what happens to your body As 2017 gets under way, many smokers will have taken their last puff – and there’s no doubt that quitting smoking is the best thing they can do for their health. We know that we all die eventually, but smokers die on average 10 years earlier and tragically from much more painful and debilitating illnesses, such as lung cancer, heart attacks and strokes.

Make 2017 a different year

From the lavish tables of the rich and mighty, to the poorest spreads of the less privileged, everyone tries to eat something special to celebrate the season. Restaurants and hotels compete in attracting customers with colourful and scrumptious menus priced much higher than usual, taking advantage of the festive mood and the somehow fuller wallet after receiving the end of the year bonus.

Ryan Seacrest gets stuck in Times Square elevator, rescued

TV host Ryan Seacrest says he and about five other people got stuck in a Times Square elevator before an appearance on ABC’s “Good Morning America” and were rescued by firefighters. The host of “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” was heading up to the crystal ball on Friday morning when the elevator got stuck.

Keeping your eyes healthy in 2017

It’s that time of year again and New Year resolutions are coming at you from every health corner. Here in RNIB Cymru we support people with sight loss, but our work also includes campaigns to help with preventing sight loss.

New Years resolutions: how to quit smoking

RESOLUTIONS: Intern Amcal pharmacist Abbey Dixon with a range of Nicorette products available to help people quit smoking. Pictures: OLIVIA PAGE Planning to start your new year with a big lifestyle change? We’ve asked the experts the best way to go about creating lasting change in 2017.

Returning home

Brother and sister, Dave and Charlene Buescher, stand together in front of Essentia Health’s Christmas tree with presents flown to International Falls from Duluth’s St. Mary’s hospital. Brother and sister, Dave and Charlene Buescher, stand together in front of Essentia Health’s Christmas tree with presents flown to International Falls from Duluth’s St. Mary’s hospital.

USA Medical shares 3 tips to help people stick to New Year’s resolutions for better health

At the beginning of each new year, many people make resolutions to improve their health; they may aim to lose weight, stop smoking, exercise more, remember to take prescriptions as directed. USA Medical offers to help people live healthier lifestyles by providing discounts on medications through its customized prescription savings programs in all 50 states including: Texas Prescription Assistance Program, Florida Prescription Assistance Program and California Prescription Assistance Program.

Avoid risky behaviour, get tested for HIV, NACA admonishes Nigerians

I N the spirit of the yuletide, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, has called on Nigerians about the need to avoid engaging in risky behaviour that can propel the spread of HIV/AIDS in the country. In a goodwill message, the Agency reminded Nigerians to share and show the symbol of love responsibly, so that Nigeria, as a nation can halt the spread of HIV.

Forsyth home to array of traditions, religious celebrations

Many Forsyth County residents will celebrate Christmas today by sitting around the house with family and friends, exchanging gifts and eating a holiday meal. It is well-known that Forsyth County is one of the most rapidly growing areas of state and the country, and all that growth means new neighbors and new traditions for the holidays.

Forsyth home to array of traditions, religious celebrations

Many Forsyth County residents will celebrate Christmas today by sitting around the house with family and friends, exchanging gifts and eating a holiday meal. It is well-known that Forsyth County is one of the most rapidly growing areas of state and the country, and all that growth means new neighbors and new traditions for the holidays.

The first grandchild and the Christmas puzzle

The first grandchild and the Christmas puzzle As the Cravens and Waggener families remember the first grandchild who passed away earlier this week, this story comes to mind from a few years ago written by his mother, Wilma Jean. She paints a picture of her firstborn, a precious, precocious rascal child, Phillip Glenn Cravens, who ruled in her family’s kitchen as his Grandparents and the young Aunts and Uncles stood by in admiration — no discipline.