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February 14, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. For colon health, Dr. Isabelle von Althen-Dagum, a gastroenterologist at St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown, N.Y., recommends a diet high in fish, vegetables and fruits. To foster a colon-healthy diet at home, try these simple meal ideas from von Althen-Dagum. Keep the health kick going…
ReadSpring Into Shape With Outdoor Chores
February 14, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
This spring, take advantage of the time you’ll already be spending outside and burn more calories by turning your outdoor chores into workouts.
ReadWhich is the Best Type of Mattress for a Better Night’s Sleep?
February 13, 2018. Ashley Richardson
Having the right mattress is the key to getting your full eight hours. So which is the best type of mattress for you?
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Laughter Yoga – No Joke
January 15, 2018. Debbie L. Miller
Ho-Ho-Ha-Ha-Ha! Laugh off your stress in a laughter yoga class.
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Three Simple Ways to Boost Your Health in 2018
December 18, 2017. Christina Elston
New Year’s resolutions are fun, but your health is a year-round thing. So instead of breaking promises to yourself by mid-March, pick up three simple habits that will stick with you. Sleep Right “We’ve become a very sleep-deprived society,” said Dr. Lawrence Epstein, medical director of clinical sleep medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in…
ReadMotivating Tunes: Choosing the Perfect Workout Music
December 18, 2017. Cassandra Raposo
Picture this: You’re at the gym, getting some cardio done on a treadmill, when you happen to glance over at someone pumping iron ahead of you. He’s in great shape and shows no signs of stopping, which makes sense once you notice how focused he is. Then, you see his headphones. It makes you wonder…
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Namaslay Your Next Flight
November 28, 2017. Christina Elston
Would a few minutes of yoga make that flight from L.A. to London easier on the spine and legs? Yoga rooms that have popped up in at least seven international airports in recent years suggest it would. “I’ve been to yoga rooms at Chicago and San Francisco during layovers,” said Jill Miller, L.A.-based founder of…
ReadPeak Ski Spots in the Northeast
November 28, 2017. AAA Staff
It’s easy to lose sight of how sweet it is to live in the Northeast. Our fall foliage is legendary, we’re blessed with awesome beaches and, around this time of year, the skiers and snowboarders among us will soon shred some gnar on several nearby mountains. Whether you’ve been hitting the slopes since you could…
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Bone Up on Osteoporosis
October 01, 2017. Cassandra Raposo
It’s never too late to strengthen your bones and help prevent osteoporosis. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, about 80 percent of the 10 million Americans with osteoporosis are women. With this disorder, usually related to aging, weakening bones lead to pain, decreased height and skeletal deformities. Here are some exercises the foundation recommends to…
ReadHealthy Dishes: Yummy Recipes with Healthful Benefits
October 01, 2017. Cassandra Raposo
Fill your diet with superfoods that address women’s health concerns with these flavorful and healthy dishes. 1. Savor the flavor When thinking of building strong bones, a cheesy Italian meal probably doesn’t come to mind. But this spinach and ricotta cannelloni from the National Osteoporosis Foundation is loaded with nutrients such as calcium, iron and…
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