Stories by Nancy Monson : Contently

PROJECTS

78 projects for 25 clients

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USA Today

Coastal Wine Trail

This article describes the Coastal Wine Trail from Connecticut through Rhode Island to Massachusetts.

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Issuu

GO ESCAPE SUMMER 2018

Travel article on visiting The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC.

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USA Today

Rolling on a River

This article describes the pros and cons of river cruising versus ocean cruising.

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HealthCentral

Guys: A Spa Day Can Dial Down Stress and Anxiety

This slideshow describes how spas can help men relax and dial down their stress level.

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HealthCentral

Simple At-Home Exercises to Prevent Falls

As we age, posture, flexibility, and balance are critical to avoiding falls that can lead to fractures. “Men may have strength, but not flexibility, whereas women are likely to have more flexibility than strength,” says Ann Marie Provenzano, M.S., a Connecticut-based certified strength and conditioning specialist and exercise physiologist. Both can influence your posture and balance. A review of 159 trials with 79,153 older adults found that home-based exercises can reduce the risk of falling.

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USA Today

Zen-tastic!

This article describes the relaxing drawing technique called Zentangle. The author is a Certified Zentangle Teacher.

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USA Today

The Right Readers

This article is about reading glasses, which are now fashion statements as well as utilitarian, for Best Years Magazine.

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Harvard Health Letter

Get Healthy, Get a Dog: The health benefits of canine companionship

Medical writer of this innovative Harvard consumer white paper on the connection between humans and dogs. Owning a dog can prompt you to be more physically active — have leash, will walk. It can also help you be calmer, more mindful, and more present in your life, make kids more active, secure, and responsible, improve the lives of older individuals, and make you feel more more social and less isolated.