May Be High Blood Pressure Month Promotes Awareness
The American Heart Association in Frederick designates May as High Blood Pressure Month to raise awareness and urge control of a condition affecting about 57 million Americans. Experts say many remain untreated or uncontrolled despite research calling for lower thresholds and lifestyle changes plus medication when needed. For more information, contact the Frederick Heart Association at 663-3189.
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American Heart Association
Frederick
Larry Bohn
Frederick Carroll Chapter
The
Boban
AHA
Bohn
Elderly married women suffer most stress in study
A Penn State led study of 900 adults aged 65 and older across six northeastern states finds married elderly women experience higher stress and poorer health than married men or single peers. Researchers tie this to traditional female roles and reduced emotional reserves, with implications for future generations.
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State College
Deborah Preston
Penn State University
Preston
Ken Wilkinson
Fenn State
Wilkins
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
New Jersey
Vermont
Maine
New Hampshire
Relaxation trends in stress relief and new therapies
Harper's Bazaar highlights varied stress relief methods from sea therapies like thalassotherapy at Gurney's Inn Montauk to Open Room floatation at New York's Tranquility Center. It also covers Ohashiatsu Shiatsu, pulse-point chiropractic techniques, hand warming biofeedback, leg warming, and learning shows float tanks boost endorphins and reduce stress chemicals.
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Harper's Bazaar
New York
John C. Lilly
Texas A & M
Gurney’s Inn
Montauk
N.Y
Spa
Baroness von Mengerson
Lisa Pete
Catherine Sweet
Menninger Foundation
Topeka
Kan
Single Parent Program Seeks to Reach Adolescent Teens
Frederick County faces teen pregnancy challenges as Betsy Van Ness notes minimal social worker support for adolescents. With only one quarter of a position allocated, outreach to pregnant teens is limited. the program ends in May, and officials call expanded, coordinated actions among health, education, and social services essential.
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Betsy van Ness
Frederick
Wuaniy
Stephen Mood
Frederick County
Maryland
Ms. van Ness
Health Department
Board of Education
Board of Social Services
van Ness
Social Services Board
Tse Board of Education
Banty
Martha Schipper
Department of Social Services
Blue Ridge Quilters Plan Spring Show at KOA Campgrounds
The 1966 Blue Ridge Quilt Show runs May 9 to 11 at KOA campgrounds west of Harpers Ferry West Virginia. Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. A Dresden Plate quilt in blue tan rust and brown leads a Sunday afternoon contest. Proceeds fund a Charles Town Center for Exceptional Children summer camp.
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KOA
Harpers Ferry
W.va
Dresden
Blue Ridge
Charles Town
Center For Exceptional Children
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Next of Kin
Heerst Corporeton
WEA
Ms van Ness
Anita Stup
Johinsom News Post
Blue Ridge Quilters Plan
Att Aoa
Moorglo
Moorgard
I I T Street
Frederick Enseasea
National Decorating Products Assancron
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