FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Pollen levels are expected to increase over the next few days in Norwalk and surrounding communities before returning to healthier levels, according to Pollen.com.Tree and grass pollen are expected to be high on Wednesday and Thursday but should fall back to a healthier range by Friday. After a forecasted spike on Saturday, the pollen count should ease again ...

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Allergy season seems ready to hit high gear over the next few days in Norwalk and surrounding communities.The 5-day forecast from Pollen.com predicts levels of 9.7 or higher through Sunday. Any number above 9.7 is considered high, according to Pollen.com. The worst day for elevated pollen count is expected to be Saturday, when the forecast predicts pollen ...

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- If you’ve been struggling with allergies over the past week or so, the next several days could be difficult as well.The 5-day forecast from Pollen.com indicates pollen levels will stay in the medium to high range, hovering between 8.5 and 9 on its scale. The range is consistent with May’s annual pollen index, which averages 9.5. Pollen.com’s index ranges ...

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Last week’s rain held down the pollen count in Norwalk and surrounding communities, but this week’s warmer temperatures elevated pollen levels.May is the worst month for most allergy sufferers in the Norwalk area, according to information from Pollen.com. The website reports May’s annual pollen index averages 9.5 on a scale that extends from 0-12. April’s ...

NORWALK, Conn. -- Tis’ the season to be … sneezing, wheezing and coughing, if you have allergies. With warm weather descending on the Northeast, also comes the spring's scourge: allergies.More than 58 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. In spring, trees, grass and other plants begin to germinate by sending pollen into the air. These microscopic particles help plants ...

NORWALK, Conn. – Ever notice that you often get hungry after exercising? That is your body telling you it needs to replenish the calories that you just burned. While exercise is important to good health, diet is much more important when it comes to achieving weight loss.Exercise has its benefits, but people should not solely rely on it to lose weight. According to a story in the New ...

NORWALK, Conn. -- Urgent care centers are a great alternative to the emergency room for many situations.While these facilities provide many of the same services, they do not have the same pricing schedules or wait times. Urgent care centers should be used by patients with flu or cold symptoms, sprains, rashes, certain types of infections, STDs, and after-hours care. Many urgent care ...

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Portion control is the key to avoiding weight gain during the holidays, when egg nog, office cookies and parties stuffed with tempting treats seem to lurk at every turn.A story on WebMD said according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health, most Americans never lose the weight they gain during the winter holidays. Susan Finn, PhD, RD. Finn serves ...

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- While December holidays are all about celebration, the stress associated with them can put women at risk for heart attacks.Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, a cardiologist with Houston Methodist Hospital’s Heart and Vascular Center, said in a Health.com story that the pressure of organizing family gatherings, cooking and shopping can damage hearts.“We have seen more than ...