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Bronxville, NY
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Circuit Training vs.
Hiit
– What’s the Difference?
It can often be difficult to find time to exercise. Circuit Training and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) are two options that include aerobic and strength training components and can be completed in a short amount of time. When performed correctly, both can have benefits for cardiovascular and metabolic health. However, performing intense exercise with poor form or technique could lead to injury. Whichever training mode you choose, the most important factors are safety and injury prevention, so always consult a qualified healthcare professional - such as an exercise physiologist - bef…
New City, NY
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How Can I Maintain A Healthy Weight In Winter?
The key is planning and pacing, according to Maria Scaffidi, MPA, RD, CDN, Bariatric Coordinator at the Surgical Weight Loss Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). Eat meals on small plates to prevent overeating. Your brain will think you’re eating a bigger meal. “High-fiber and lean-protein snacks between meals help fuel the body and promote weight loss,” Scaffidi said. (Think avocado or almond butter on wheat toast or a Greek yogurt with mixed berries.) Wash it down with zero-calorie beverages such as unsweetened iced te…
Ridgewood, NJ
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Ridgewood's Samba Bowls Reopens As Wild & Hearty
Samba Bowls in Ridgewood has been revamped. The E. Ridgewood Avenue cafe and eatery has reopened as Wild & Hearty, expanding its menu from smoothie and breakfast bowls to include healthy fast-food alternatives and take-home products. Nearly every menu item consists of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and various superfoods. Owner Jenny Sayegh -- who opened Samba Bowls in 2017 -- and her partner Anthony Lamanna described it as fast-food reimagined. "The menu has more than tripled with favorites mostly from customers," Lamanna said. "It will continue to evolve throughout our jour…
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
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Staples Training Center Lifting Athletes Into 21st Century
Did you know coaches think the emotional benefits of strength training is as important as the physical benefits like making athletes more powerful and faster? "Strength training is great for stress management and helps not just athletes but all students feel better about themselves," said Staples High School Associate Head Coach Jon Zames. That is why a fundraising effort to upgrade the school's Fitness Center with new and more equipment is so important. An upgrade from four to 14 stations will make it more accessible to support the sports teams and physical education progra…
Darien, CT
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Youth Sports And Hydration: How Much Is Enough?
Did you know that the majority of young athletes are already dehydrated with they show up for practice or a game? This is important information for coaches, parents and student athletes, according to Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Marc Kowalsky of Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS), because improper hydration can impact mental alertness and physical performance, and it increases the risk of injuries. “As little as two percent dehydration can cause muscle fatigue and affect a young athlete’s aerobic capacity, strength, stamina, and reaction time,” he said. “It can also put und…
Bergenfield, NJ
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New Milford Cafe Owner: 'Fill Your Own Cup First'
You’ve got to fill your own cup before you can fill someone else’s. That’s long been the guiding principle for Chirag Trivedi of New Milford, who gave the motto a literal meaning when he opened TimeOut cafe on River Edge Avenue last year. TimeOut is a place to do just that, said Trivedi, who leads by example. Trivedi moved to the U.S. after high school from Bombay, India, to study computer science at North Carolina State University. He worked at Baskin Robbins to fund his education but quickly ballooned up from 180 to 235 pounds with all the ice cream he was eating. He knew if he wanted…
Mahopac, NY
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Stay Informed About Prostate Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, one of every nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men in the U.S. after skin cancer. Prostate cancer is a serious disease, but with education, early detection and careful management, the vast majority of men with prostate cancer will survive the disease and enjoy a high quality of life after treatment. Risk factors • The disease tends to strike older men, with about six cases in 10 found in men aged 65 or older. • African-American men have the highest incidence …
Ridgewood, NJ
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Back-to-School Strategies For The Whole Family
It’s hard to say goodbye to summer. Heading back into the school routine can create more stress for everyone in the family. Busy schedules, academic pressure, and lack of sleep can raise anxiety levels. Furthermore, we have less time to relax and connect with each other. With that in mind, here are some strategies to ease the transition back into the school year. Build the family’s resilience and positivity. Resilience is our ability to bounce back from difficult events or emotions. The more resilient we are, the more we can handle the stress of the busy school year. Fortunately, there ar…
Hackensack, NJ
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True Food Kitchen Coming To Shops At Riverside
True Food Kitchen -- a restaurant recently invested in by Oprah -- will open at The Shops at Riverside in early 2020 as part of the final phase of the center’s transformative renovation. This marks the first New Jersey restaurant for the Arizona-based restaurant brand. “We’re a brand that is as passionate about our food as we are the local community," said Shannon Keller, chief marketing officer of True Food Kitchen. We look forward to sharing our mission to ‘eat better, feel better and celebrate a passion for better living’ with residents and visitors of Hackensack." True Food Kitchen…
Armonk, NY
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Signs Your Child May Have Asthma
In childhood asthma, the lungs and airways become easily inflamed when exposed to certain triggers. Inflammation leads to swelling and production of mucus. Triggers vary from child to child but generally include: • Viral infections such as the common cold • Exposure to air pollutants, such as tobacco smoke • Allergies to dust mites, pet dander, pollen or mold • Physical activity • Weather changes or cold air • Feeding, in infants Sometimes, asthma symptoms occur with no apparent triggers. Childhood asthma can interfere with play, sports, school and sleep. In some children, unmanaged …
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
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Celebrate Women’s Health Month With The Holistic Care Of Midwifery
The month of May is filled with celebration and renewed life. Amid blooming spring flowers and budding trees, we celebrate Mother’s Day and we begin to prepare our families and ourselves for an active, fun-filled summer. Yet, as a woman, before you can take care of others, you must first take care of yourself. Now is a great time to take a “whole view” of yourself – your physical, emotional and spiritual needs – and commit to making positive changes that will enable you to continue to be the active nurturer that you are. At CareMount Medical, our certified nurse-midwives can help you achiev…
Mahopac, NY
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Celebrate Women’s Health Month With The Holistic Care Of Midwifery
The month of May is filled with celebration and renewed life. Amid blooming spring flowers and budding trees, we celebrate Mother’s Day and we begin to prepare our families and ourselves for an active, fun-filled summer. Yet, as a woman, before you can take care of others, you must first take care of yourself. Now is a great time to take a “whole view” of yourself – your physical, emotional and spiritual needs – and commit to making positive changes that will enable you to continue to be the active nurturer that you are. At CareMount Medical, our certified nurse-midwives can help you achiev…
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