In order to raise awareness, November has been designated as American Diabetes Month. It is estimated that 26 million people in the United States have diabetes and another 79 million have pre-diabetes, which puts them at a high risk of developing type II diabetes. ...
Just this week a group of Marines returning from Afghanistan were not only upgraded to 1st class but were given a hero’s welcome at Chicago O’Hare airport. These men received a well-deserved water salute as they were heading on their way back home to San Diego. Being...
When it comes to daylight savings time, I always relate it to sleep. I would much rather “fall back”, and get that extra hour of sleep. It seems more rewarding to think of turning back the clock for an extra hour of some much-needed rest. Right about this same time of...
October is finally here and Halloween is right around the corner. Black cats, pumpkins, and ghosts can be seen in front of houses, and children are already talking about what they will dress up as this year. On October 31, the Poughkeepsie Galleria will have their...
As the 2013-2014 school year starts it means summer is coming to a close. But thanks to record high temperatures this year in Dutchess County, many of us are still kicking off our shoes enjoying Splash Down Beach in Fishkill, walking barefoot outside, around pools or...