Chester County Native, Starbucks Barista Dies At 27 Chester County Native, Starbucks Barista Dies At 27
Chester County Native, Starbucks Barista Dies At 27 Chester County native and beloved uncle Stephen A. Koller died Friday, Oct. 7. He was 27 years old.  Koller, nicknamed "T-T," was born in Coatesville and was a graduate of Downingtown East High School, according to his obituary. He lived in Exton, worked as a barista at Starbucks for six years, and was studying physical fitness and nutrition through the Arizona State University, family members said.  Those close to Koller said he had a unique personality and a great sense of humor.  Koller leaves behind a brother, a sister, a niece, a nephew, and many extende…
Latest Nutritional Insights: Fighting COVID Through Nutrition & Making Sense Of Diets Latest Nutritional Insights: Fighting COVID Through Nutrition & Making Sense Of Diets
Latest Nutritional Insights: Fighting COVID Through Nutrition & Making Sense Of Diets St. John's Riverside Hospital presents The Great Diet Dilemma.
Irvington Woman Remembered As 'Take-Charge Mother' Who Brought Bulldog Mascot To HS Games Irvington Woman Remembered As 'Take-Charge Mother' Who Brought Bulldog Mascot To HS Games
Irvington Woman Remembered As 'Take-Charge Mother' Who Brought Bulldog Mascot To HS Games A Westchester woman is being remembered as a devoted mother of six and loving wife. Mary Jane D’Arrigo, age 95, of Irvington, died peacefully while vacationing in Boca Raton, Florida, according to her obituary. D’Arrigo spent her earliest years in Flushing before moving at age 7 to Orange County and a farm in Walden, her obituary said. She began studying at Cornell University when she was 16 years old, and after graduation, she moved to New York City and taught women's groups about nutrition and how to cook fresh vegetables. "It was here that she met and married Steve D’Arrigo, a fresh pr…
These Connecticut Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says These Connecticut Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says
These Connecticut Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says When it comes to the healthiest locales in the United States, several counties in Connecticut are faring quite well, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The outlet analyzed nearly 3,000 US counties on metrics it said shape and show the health of a community, like public safety, access to healthcare, educational equity, income, housing affordability, food availability, and nutrition. Analysts then used that data to rank the 500 healthiest communities in the country across 10 categories on a scale of zero to 100. In Connecticut, Middlesex County was ranked healt…
These Massachusetts Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says These Massachusetts Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says
These Massachusetts Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says When it comes to the healthiest locales in the United States, several counties in Massachusetts are faring quite well, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The outlet analyzed nearly 3,000 US counties on metrics it said shape and show the health of a community, like public safety, access to healthcare, educational equity, income, housing affordability, food availability, and nutrition. Analysts then used that data to rank the 500 healthiest communities in the country across 10 categories on a scale of zero to 100. In Massachusetts, Nantucket County was ranked h…
These NY Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says These NY Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says
These NY Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says When it comes to the healthiest locales in the United States, several counties in New York are faring quite well, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The outlet analyzed nearly 3,000 US counties on metrics it said shape and show the health of a community, like public safety, access to healthcare, educational equity, income, housing affordability, food availability, and nutrition. Analysts then used that data to rank the 500 healthiest communities in the country across 10 categories on a scale of zero to 100. In New York, Saratoga County was ranked healthiest overal…
Benefits Of A Plant-Based Diet Benefits Of A Plant-Based Diet
Benefits Of A Plant-Based Diet What is a plant-based diet? A plant-based diet focuses on whole, minimally processed plant-based foods. It involves limiting animal products and making fruits, vegetables, and plant proteins the star of your plate. It emphasizes nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes, and beans and limits foods like meat, dairy, and eggs. Why eat a plant-based diet? Eating a plant-based diet is associated with many health benefits. Plant-based foods are rich in fiber and antioxidants, free of cholesterol, and low in calories and saturated fat. Eating a variety of these foods provides the essential nutrie…
A Slow And Safe Return To Exercise This Year A Slow And Safe Return To Exercise This Year
A Slow And Safe Return To Exercise This Year Nick Stodolski, performance specialist at the NewYork-Presbyterian Sports Performance Institute in Scarsdale, shares winning tips to help you safely return to your peak fitness level or team sport. As fitness fanatics and athletes look ahead to returning to peak performance when the coronavirus crisis subsides, the advice from sports medicine professionals is “slow and steady wins the race.” In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak—which has shaped a “new normal”—athletes of all ages and skill levels have been advised to adopt more measured training regimens that build over time as they return…
Stress, Anxiety And COVID-19 Stress, Anxiety And COVID-19
Stress, Anxiety And Covid-19 Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to the demands of life. Everyone reacts differently to difficult situations, especially when it’s a situation that necessitates social distancing, isolation and quarantine. Multiple challenges daily can push you beyond your ability to cope. During the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be experiencing stress, anxiety, fear, sadness and loneliness. You are not alone. Everyone is experiencing stress during these unprecedented times. The single, most important thing you can do is to avoid feeling isolated and stay connected. Take advantage of th…
Stress, Anxiety And COVID-19 Stress, Anxiety And COVID-19
Stress, Anxiety And Covid-19 Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to the demands of life. Everyone reacts differently to difficult situations, especially when it’s a situation that necessitates social distancing, isolation and quarantine. Multiple challenges daily can push you beyond your ability to cope. During the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be experiencing stress, anxiety, fear, sadness and loneliness. You are not alone. Everyone is experiencing stress during these unprecedented times. The single, most important thing you can do is to avoid feeling isolated and stay connected. Take advantage of th…
Heart Disease And COVID-19:  Higher Risk Requires Extra Precaution Heart Disease And COVID-19:  Higher Risk Requires Extra Precaution
Heart Disease And Covid-19: Higher Risk Requires Extra Precaution If you have a pre-existing heart disease and become ill with COVID-19, you are at a higher risk for a heart attack or developing congestive heart failure. This is likely due to a combination of the severity of the viral illness and its increased demands on the heart (fever causes rapid heart rate, for example), compounded by low oxygen levels and an increased likelihood for blood clot formation. In addition to the increase in these heart problems, a more unusual condition called myocarditis where the virus infects the heart muscle directly, has also been observed in COVID-19 patients. If you…
Heart Disease And COVID-19:  Higher Risk Requires Extra Precaution Heart Disease And COVID-19:  Higher Risk Requires Extra Precaution
Heart Disease And Covid-19: Higher Risk Requires Extra Precaution If you have a pre-existing heart disease and become ill with COVID-19, you are at a higher risk for a heart attack or developing congestive heart failure. This is likely due to a combination of the severity of the viral illness and its increased demands on the heart (fever causes rapid heart rate, for example), compounded by low oxygen levels and an increased likelihood for blood clot formation. In addition to the increase in these heart problems, a more unusual condition called myocarditis where the virus infects the heart muscle directly, has also been observed in COVID-19 patients. If you…