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Wellness Wednesday – 1/22/20

January 22, 2020 by Jaden Mendola

WELLNESS TIP OF THE WEEK

Start With A Facial

by Massage Envy

Your face is amazing but if you want to keep an amazing complexion, then routine facials and advanced skin care services are a must. You’ll benefit from the expertise of professionally trained estheticians — skin care specialists who focus on helping you develop an effective long-term skin care plan that leverages innovative, industry leading products that work to help you achieve and maintain results. Discover more about how facials can become an indispensable part of your self-care routine.

A MORE RADIANT GLOW
Help address prolonged environmental exposure and the signs of aging utilizing the revitalizing effects of exfoliation for a brighter, more radiant appearance.

CELLULAR HYDRATION
Cellular hydration helps increase the firmness and the health of your skin, it also helps minimize wrinkles and promote a more youthful appearance.

HEALTHIER SKIN
Facials promote healthy circulation beneath the skin and lymphatic drainage. Routine customized facials also help relax facial muscles which can slow the onset of wrinkles, help reduce puffiness, sagging and promote skin cell renewal to show the world a more vibrant, healthier looking you.

PROFESSIONAL SKIN CARE EVALUATION & TREATMENTS
Your Massage Envy licensed esthetician is a skin care expert who partners with you to evaluate your skin care needs to help create a customized skin care treatment regimen.

THE MASSAGE ENVY FACIAL
Customized routine facials are the perfect way to enjoy all the benefits of a Massage Envy membership. Massage Envy’s robust selection of in-service and home skin care products includes the industry-defining skin care product lines to help your skin glow with a healthy, natural radiance. Start a new skin care routine today. Start with a facial.

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WELLNESS AROUND THE WEB

The 5 Most Science-Backed Cognitive Enhancers for Mindfulness

Nootropics are substances that, if used properly and safely, enhance the cognitive functions of the user. According to PsychologyToday.com, zinc, cocoa, citicoline, pine bark extract and n-acetyl cysteine have the most scientific evidence backing their efficacy and safety for mindfulness.

With the right quantities, daily consumption of these nootropics can help boost mood, focus, energy and memory.

You can familiarize yourself with proper doses, effects and more regarding these substances here.

Fragmented Sleep May Trigger Migraine 2 Days Later

A new study by the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston found that people whose sleep is fragmented during the night are at higher risk of experiencing a migraine episode not the next day, but the day after that.

According to MedicalNewsToday.com, Clinical Investigator Suzanne Bertisch and her team found that sleeping for 6.5 hours or under each night, as well as having poor quality sleep, did not correlate with migraine episodes the next day or the day after that.

However, having fragmented sleep was linked with a higher risk of migraine on “day 1.” This is not the day immediately following the night of fragmented sleep (day 0), but the day after that.

“Sleep is multidimensional,” says Bertisch, “and when we look at certain aspects, we found that low sleep efficiency, which is the amount of time you’re awake in bed when you’re trying to sleep, was associated with [migraine] not on the day immediately following, but on the day after that.”

 

Filed Under: Health & Wellness Tagged With: Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care One-Day Seminar, City of Nashua Office of Emergency Management, Greater Nashua Public Health, Lowell Winterfest, Massage Envy, Migraine, Nootropics, skin care, Until Help Arrives

NoteWorthy – 1/12/20

January 12, 2020 by Jaden Mendola

AROUND THE VALLEY

‘Parties With A Purpose’ Teen Volunteers Help To Feed Those In Need

On the Saturday night before Christmas, Lazarus House volunteer Paula McKenna stood in the kitchen of a North Andover home, effortlessly managing a group of animated teens cracking eggs and shredding loaves of bread.

The group made French toast that provided breakfast for more than 100 guests in the Lazarus House Soup Kitchen.

“The kids came to us and said, ‘How do we help?’” said McKenna. While it was her idea to cook for Lazarus House, enormous credit goes to the teens who meet about once a month and have now made nearly 3,000 meals.

 

UMass Lowell’s Coburn Hall Undergoes Major Renovation

Photo credit: Ed Brennen for UMass Lowell
Extensive renovations to UMass Lowell’s Coburn Hall, built in the 1890s and the campus’ oldest building, are being completed in time for the university’s 125th anniversary. Modern features have been added, including technology-enabled “smart classrooms” and research space overlooking South Campus. The building will be home to the College of Education and Department of Psychology when it reopens for classes this month.
Photo credit: Ed Brennen for UMass Lowell
With the project comes the restoration of a 64-foot by 10-foot mural that was painted in the 1930s, but has been covered under coats of beige paint since the 1980s. Rediscovered in 2015 by a UMass Lowell art professor, the mural’s restoration emerged as a priority in restoring Coburn Hall. Leading that effort is the chief conservator at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, who has worked to uncover and repair the mural, which depicts a range of images, including iconic scenes around the city of Lowell and its people.

Scott Plath Plans New Location For 2020

Scott Plath of Cobblestones and Moonstones is planning a new location in Nashua, according to a recent announcement to employees.

The plan for a new location has been cooking in Plath’s mind for the last five years — as he and his wife, Kathy, look for a concept to offset the many challenges facing the restaurant industry. Located on Route 101/Amherst Street, the busiest thoroughfare in New Hampshire, the restaurant duo plans on building upon the reputation which has sustained them over a combined 36 years — one of quality food, hospitality and a commitment to community and team.

Millyard Bank Opens For Business

After meticulous planning, Millyard Bank, Nashua’s newest community bank is open for business on Northeastern Boulevard. The bank is led by longtime banking executive and Nashua native G. Frank Teas.

In addition to Millyard Bank’s retail office and operations space, the bank features a 500-square-foot conference room dedicated for public use. “The Boiler Room” will be used for educational opportunities for the community.

GLCF Announces Cambodian Journalism Dream Scholarship Fund

As a new year begins, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation announced the establishment of the Cambodian Journalism Dream Scholarship Fund. This new scholarship provides funds for an individual of Cambodian decent who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in journalism or communication.

Soben Pin, co-founder and publisher of the KhmerPost USA, established the Cambodian Journalism Dream Scholarship Fund through the Greater Lowell Community Foundation.

Joel Javier Named 2019 Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence

Joel Javier, who is widely recognized at the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence as a role model for younger youth members, was recently selected as the 2019 Youth of the Year.

Established in 1947, Youth of the Year is the Boys & Girls Club of America’s premier recognition program for club members 14 to 18 years old, promoting values of leadership and service, academic excellence, and healthy lifestyles. The National Youth of the Year, who is installed by the President of the United States, serves as an exemplary ambassador for Boys & Girls Club youth and a strong voice for all of the nation’s young people.

Merrimack Valley’s Oldest Living Female Veteran Honored at Methuen Municipal Inauguration Ceremony

Theresa Skorupka (99), current resident at Methuen Village Assisted Living and Compass Memory Support, was honored during the Methuen Municipal Inauguration Ceremony on Jan 6. According to the Veterans office, they believe her to be the oldest living female veteran in the Merrimack Valley.

Skorpuka was escorted in a police car to the event, accompanied by Beth Haydon, director of community relations at Methuen Village. At the ceremony, Skorpuka was officially honored as a Methuen Veteran. 

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Windrush Farm Announces New Board President

Windrush Farm, a leading therapeutic riding center, announced that the board of directors has elected Lucy Vaill as the new board president.

A lifelong equestrian, Vaill succeeds Boxford resident Bob Gore, who served as president of the board of directors for seven years.

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: 2020 Winter Cocktail Party & Auction, An Evening of Sweet Indulgence, Blizzard Blast, Boys & Girls Club, Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence, Cobblestones of Lowell, Cobblestones|Dining|moonstones|Restaurant|vacation, Girls Incorporated of Lowell, GLCF, Greater Lowell Community Foundation, Greater Nashua Public Health, Joel Javier, KhmerPost USA, Lazarus House, Lowell Winterfest, Millyard Bank, moonstones, Nashua, newburyport, Parties with a Purpose, Scott Plath, The United Way of Greater Nashua, Theresa Skorupka, UMass Lowell, Until Help Arrives, Winter Festival, Youth of the Year

NoteWorthy – 12/22/19

December 22, 2019 by Jaden Mendola

AROUND THE VALLEY

Robert Rivers Awarded 2019 Dave Tibbetts Award

Robert Rivers, the chair and CEO of Eastern Bank, was awarded the 2019 Dave Tibbetts Awards at the annual Lawrence Partnership meeting on Dec. 18. The award is named in honor of David Tibbetts, its first recipient, for his life of service to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and his native city of Lawrence.

Rivers is involved extensively in the community, serving on multiple boards and providing support to numerous nonprofit organizations. He was named among the top 10 “Most Influential People in Boston” by Boston Magazine.

Haverhill Bank Partners With Ruth’s House For A Successful Giving Tuesday

L-r: Kimberley Smyly, Ruth’s House store manager; Barbara Donegan, Ruth’s House president of the board of directors; and Thomas L Mortimer, president/CEO at Haverhill Bank

Haverhill Bank took a leading role on Giving Tuesday, matching the first $1,000 of Giving Tuesday’s donations to Ruth’s House. “Haverhill Bank has long been a friend of Ruth’s House allowing our team to make a difference to those in need in the Merrimack Valley,” shared president of the Ruth’s House board Barbara Donegan. “This donation allows us to warmly clothe the children, seniors, families, and veterans in the community — we thank all those that donated and Haverhill Bank for the match!”

Students’ Invention Will Help Patients Walk Again

Photo Credits: Meg Moore for UMass Lowell

A team of UMass Lowell students has won a prestigious entrepreneurship contest with an invention to help physical therapy patients relearn how to walk.

The Community Ambulation Tool Mat is a slip-resistant floor surface made of interlocking tiles filled with compression beads that simulate the feel of walking on grass, sand and gravel. The portable plastic mat allows patients to practice walking on uneven terrain so they can regain their confidence when walking outdoors.

The invention won the top prize at the seventh annual Beantown Throwdown, Boston’s largest pitch contest for college students with ideas for new products, services, technologies and startups.

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: 2020 Winter Cocktail Party & Auction, An Evening of Sweet Indulgence, Blizzard Blast, Boston Magazine, Community Ambulation Tool, Eastern Bank, Giving Tuesday, Greater Nashua Public Health, Haverhill Bank, UMass Lowell, Winter Festival

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