When you think of dental health and oral care, you may not be thinking of a heart attack at the same time. But you should. According to the Mayo Clinic, oral health provides a window into your overall health. “Normally the body’s natural defenses and good oral health care, such as daily brushing and flossing, […]
Here are some things we’ve been thinking about as we’ve scurried around waiting for town election results and sitting through town meeting discussions. With the exception of Peter Jeffrey, Falmouth’s representative to the Steamship Authority board, we were struck by the nonchalance of board members to a consultant’s report that three freight ferries are close […]
The three-week free dental care clinic that has been up and running since April 4 of this year at the First Baptist Church Parish House in Vineyard Haven will finish up its work for this year on Friday, April 22. The clinic has seen a steady flow of around 16 adult patients a day during […]
Happy Halloween! Halloween is on Sunday officially but unofficially, it has already started. From Halloween-themed decorations in windows to scarecrows in front of businesses to all the bite-sized candy everywhere, it’s clear that it’s more of a week-long or even month-long celebration. That’s a long time for me to try to avoid eating chocolate. I […]