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WEBE Wellness: Energy Drinks Give You More Than Energy

WEBE Wellness: Energy Drinks Give You More Than Energy

Right about now, it’s very likely you’re really struggling to get through the last hour of the workday – and you search for some sort of pick me up. Since you need energy, you might grab an energy drink – I mean, that’s what they’re called after all!

But while you might get a quick boost, they’re usually pretty bad for you overall. Studies show that everything from your heart to your liver get negatively affected by energy drinks. But which ones should you steer clear of?

Full Throttle has so much sugar that one can of it has 10% more than you should have in total during the entire day!

Monster Energy is even worse on the sugar front, with more than double the amount that women should have daily.

And besides sugar, Red Bull certainly has caffeine, but so much of it can increase blood pressure and heart rate.

So, think twice before grabbing an energy drink when you need energy.

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Branford Building Supplies Toy Drive

Branford Building Supplies Toy Drive

Branford Building Supplies is bringing holiday cheer this season with their 4th Annual Christmas Toy Drive.

Now through December 15th, you can donate new, unwrapped toys to benefit the Children’s Community Programs Of Connecticut. Dropoff locations are located at Branford Building Supplies showroom and retail store located at 1145 Main Street in Branford. 

Be sure to Save the Date for Branford Building Supplies Fill-A-Truck event on Tuesday December 9th from 11am to 2pm. 

Storm N. Norman and the WEBE 108 mobile team will be on-site from 11am to 1pm offering prizes and giveaways to donors. 

For additional information, please visit: Branford Building Supplies Toy Drive

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Join WEBE 108 at AstroFest at Stamford Museum and Nature Center

Join WEBE 108 at AstroFest at Stamford Museum and Nature Center

Stamford Museum and Nature Center is unveiling their new Astronomy Center to the community with two unforgettable days of festival fun that are bound to be out of this world!

Join WEBE 108 on Saturday November 22nd and Sunday November 30th from 10am till 2pm.

Enjoy Astronomy Center Tours, Free Planetarium Experiences, UFO Bounce House, Fierce Planets Exhibition, Animals in Space (Live Animal Presentations), Galaxy Splatter Painting, Games on the Meadow, Paper Straw Rockets, Face Painting, Live DJ Music, Toddler Play Space, Inclusive Together Sensory Friendly Experience, Inflatable Dome Rockers, Local Food Trucks, Space Snow Making and more.

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WEBE Wellness: The Healthy, Affordable Fish You Should Be Eating

WEBE Wellness: The Healthy, Affordable Fish You Should Be Eating

You probably know that eating more fish and less red meat is great for your health. Eating fish helps reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes and supports hearth health, and salmon is usually the go-to everyone selects to help with all-around health, but there’s another, more affordable variety you should look at – Alaskan pollock.

Beyond being economical, which means you can afford to have it more often, you’ll still get plenty of protein with Alaskan pollock, and it’s a milder taste option for those who don’t love fish.

You’ll get plenty of rich vitamins and antioxidants like B12, selenium, niacin, Vitamin D and potassium. Plus, those omega-3 fatty acids that are so important to help reduce risks of cancer and cardiovascular disease.

For those concerned about mercury levels, pollock regularly shows up on the list of those varieties of fish with the least amount, especially good for pregnant women and children. And those worried about the effect on the environment, Alaskan pollock is regulated to be both responsibly harvested and sustainably managed.

If you’re looking to eat healthy and incorporate more fish in your diet, you can’t go wrong with Alaskan pollock – start tonight!

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WEBE108 Griffin Health Christmas Wish

WEBE108 Griffin Health Christmas Wish

Every holiday season, WEBE 108 looks to you to nominate a friend, co-worker, neighbor or someone in need of extra help this time of year. The WEBE 108 Griffin Health Christmas Wish is here to help pay a bill, put gifts under the tree or just do something special. Our WEBE 108 elves will go through all the submissions and start granting wishes.

Submit your nominee below.

If we have granted a wish for you previously, please don’t submit another request.

If you would like to donate to help WEBE108 grant Christmas Wishes, please click here.

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WEBE Wellness: The Halloween Candy Dentists Say To Avoid

WEBE Wellness: The Halloween Candy Dentists Say To Avoid

It’s the big day and you already know you’re going to be raiding your kid’s Halloween candy and sneaking a few pieces – but here’s what dentists say to avoid, what candy causes the most havoc on our teeth:

#1 is gummies – because they take so long to chew, pieces get lodged in between your teeth.

Caramel candies, because they’re so sticky and take a long time to dissolve are the hardest to brush away at the end of the night.

Starburst are delicious, but because they’re tacky they can pull on fillings and crowns.

Because Lollipops are eaten slowly, the sugar is in contact with your teeth for a longer period.

And sour powder candies are very acidic, which can damage tooth enamel.

But there’s good news – dentists say the there are two treats that aren’t too bad – plain old chocolate dissolves quickly and can be brushed away easily, and caramel apples – the apples help clean the surfaces of your teeth.

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