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These Are The Most Popular Workouts In Pennsylvania, Study Says These Are The Most Popular Workouts In Pennsylvania, Study Says
These Are The Most Popular Workouts In Pennsylvania, Study Says A recent study by TotalShape.com analyzed Google data to glean the most-searched-for exercise regimens in Pennsylvania.  Here's what they found:  5. High-Intensity Interval Training Also called HIIT, this style of workout demands high-energy exertion in short bursts with breaks in between until the point of exhaustion.  Due to its high-intensity nature, TotalShape claims HIIT exercise can give the same benefits as more moderate exercises in a shorter time span. The body's metabolism remains high for hours after the workout, "which in turn allows your body to keep burni…
Destress At Lavender Farm Fest In Holden With Live Music, Food, Drinks, More Destress At Lavender Farm Fest In Holden With Live Music, Food, Drinks, More
Destress At Lavender Farm Fest In Holden With Live Music, Food, Drinks, More If you're looking for a getaway without going far, the Farm at SummitWynds has the fourth annual Lavender Farm Festival later this month that promises a relaxing weekend of live music, drinks, and more.  Nestled near Mount Wachusett, the working lavender farm rarely opens to the public, but the owners will host two weekends of events that promise to satisfy the outdoorsy types and anyone looking to unplug for a few hours.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Farm At SummitWynds (@thefarmatsummitwynds) Lavender Farm Fest takes pl…
Devoted Passaic County Mom, Black-Belt Martial Artist Dies, 48 Devoted Passaic County Mom, Black-Belt Martial Artist Dies, 48
Devoted Passaic County Mom, Black-Belt Martial Artist Dies, 48 Devoted Passaic County mother and black-belt martial artist Nicole D. Toulas died on Saturday, June 4 at the age of 48. Raised in Ringwood, Nicole graduated from Lakeland High School before attending the University of Tampa and earning her bachelor’s degree from William Paterson University, according to her obituary. Nicole interned for MSNBC and later pursued a marketing career, working for several years as the Director of Marketing for Rehabilitation Specialists, her memorial says. Nicole lived in Wayne with her loving husband, Andy, at the time of her death. The two had spent 18 years o…
A Day At VUE New Canaan, A New Condominium Haven That Has Wellness Built In A Day At VUE New Canaan, A New Condominium Haven That Has Wellness Built In
A Day At VUE New Canaan, A New Condominium Haven That Has Wellness Built In Waking up in one of VUE New Canaan's distinctive single-floor residences, open your eyes to the light-filled master bedroom space with high ceilings and large windows. Step into the spa-like Porcelanosa-tiled bath, where heated floors ensure a comfortable start to your day. Then, enjoy coffee or a smoothie prepared in your sleekly designed kitchen, equipped with top-of-the-line appliances. Dine al fresco on your private balcony, where you can take in the expansive views of surrounding New Canaan. Bathrooms are spa-like, with Porcelanosa tile and heated floors.VUE New Canaan We have all c…
Are You Ready To Be Heart-Healthy? Are You Ready To Be Heart-Healthy?
Are You Ready To Be Heart-Healthy? It’s always a great time to create a new and improved, healthier version of you. A good way to start a healthier lifestyle is to think about ways you can lower your risk of developing heart disease. Understanding heart disease risk factors Traditional risks of heart disease can be categorized as non-modifiable (genetic) or modifiable. But remember, the same parents that gave you your high cholesterol, for instance, may have also given you your bright personality. Risk factors of heart disease include high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and an unhealthy die…
Are You Ready To Be Heart-Healthy? Are You Ready To Be Heart-Healthy?
Are You Ready To Be Heart-Healthy? It’s always a great time to create a new and improved, healthier version of you. A good way to start a healthier lifestyle is to think about ways you can lower your risk of developing heart disease. Understanding heart disease risk factors Traditional risks of heart disease can be categorized as non-modifiable (genetic) or modifiable. But remember, the same parents that gave you your high cholesterol, for instance, may have also given you your bright personality. Risk factors of heart disease include high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and an unhealthy die…
Nature Or Nurture? A Q&A On Epigenetics And Mental Health With Dr. Jennifer Dragonette Nature Or Nurture? A Q&A On Epigenetics And Mental Health With Dr. Jennifer Dragonette
Nature Or Nurture? A Q&A On Epigenetics And Mental Health With Dr. Jennifer Dragonette Epigenetics is a new and groundbreaking concept in the field of psychology and mental health. Research is revealing that our genes can actually turn on or turn off in response to what happens in our life and how our environment affects us. This understanding has finally put to bed the age-old debate regarding nature vs. nurture—in other words, whether who we are is determined by our genetic makeup or by our life experiences. Epigenetics makes it clear that they work in tandem to impact both physical and mental health. Newport Academy Executive Director Dr. Jennifer B. Dragonette, PsyD, who…
Do You Suffer From Acne? Tips To Maintain Clear, Healthy Looking Skin Do You Suffer From Acne? Tips To Maintain Clear, Healthy Looking Skin
Do You Suffer From Acne? Tips To Maintain Clear, Healthy Looking Skin According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), acne affects nearly 50 million Americans every year. Acne is considered a skin disease of the pilosebaceous unit, which is the skin pore and associated hair follicle/oil complex.  While acne typically affects adolescents and young adults, it can begin and even worsen for adults in their 30s, 40s and 50s. Acne will typically resolve itself, but it can take years to decades to completely dissipate.   Acne is caused by five main factors: Excess sebum or oil production; Clogged pores…
Text Neck Is A Real Pain, Warns ONS Spine Specialist Text Neck Is A Real Pain, Warns ONS Spine Specialist
Text Neck Is A Real Pain, Warns ONS Spine Specialist It seems like everywhere you look, people of all ages are looking down at their phones. They do it at home. At work. In school. In restaurants. While waiting for a train. Even while walking, driving and riding a bike. Concern about the pervasiveness of handheld devices exists for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is the detrimental affect they have on the cervical spine of children and adults. Some call it Text Neck. By some estimates, adults spend an average of five hours a day using a mobile phone or tablet, while teens report using their devices almost constantly throughout…
Text Neck Is A Real Pain, Warns ONS Spine Specialist Text Neck Is A Real Pain, Warns ONS Spine Specialist
Text Neck Is A Real Pain, Warns ONS Spine Specialist It seems like everywhere you look, people of all ages are looking down at their phones. They do it at home. At work. In school. In restaurants. While waiting for a train. Even while walking, driving and riding a bike. Concern about the pervasiveness of handheld devices exists for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is the detrimental affect they have on the cervical spine of children and adults. Some call it Text Neck. By some estimates, adults spend an average of five hours a day using a mobile phone or tablet, while teens report using their devices almost constantly throughout the…
Jon Jester Of Stamford, Devoted Dad Of Two, Dies Suddenly At 51 Jon Jester Of Stamford, Devoted Dad Of Two, Dies Suddenly At 51
Jon Jester Of Stamford, Devoted Dad Of Two, Dies Suddenly At 51 A Stamford man known as being a devoted father died suddenly at age 51. Jon Gregory 'Greg' Jester died Saturday, June 29. He was a "dedicated, passionate and devoted" father to sons Tyler and Matthew, according to his obituary. Jester is recalled as having had a joy of life and his passion for his boys, friends, skiing, baseball, gardening, yoga, climate change, and  "peaceful acceptance of the present moment." He is survived by his mother Beverly Meade, stepfather Newtie; sisters, Karen Jakubak and Suzanne Cionci; brothers-in-law; and nieces and nephews. His father, Jon Anthony Jeste…
Owner Of New Fitness, Yoga Studio In Ridgefield Has Large Social Media Following Owner Of New Fitness, Yoga Studio In Ridgefield Has Large Social Media Following
Owner Of New Fitness, Yoga Studio In Ridgefield Has Large Social Media Following A new yoga studio has opened in Ridgefield. Namaslay Studios at 159 Danbury Road offers yoga, fitness classes and personal training with a twist.  Founder and owner Candace Cabrera Moore is a well-known yoga instructor with 48,000 followers on Instagram. She is the author of  "Namaslay: Rock Your Yoga Practice, Tap Into Your Greatness, & Defy Your Limits" and a yoga instructor at her new studio which honors the foundations of the ancient practice while inviting its teachers to add a "funky twist," said the company's announcement. An example is Hip Hop Yoga on Wednesdays…
The Dangers Of Female Athlete Triad Syndrome The Dangers Of Female Athlete Triad Syndrome
The Dangers Of Female Athlete Triad Syndrome It is well known that students of all ages benefit from sports and exercise, but when girls and young women become too intense with training and overly restrictive about what and how much they eat, they may be putting their health at serious risk. Relative energy deficiency syndrome (RED-S), more commonly known as Female Athlete Triad, occurs when there is a gross imbalance between the nutritional needs of a maturing female body and the amount of energy that is expended during sports or exercise. Triad refers to three resulting conditions: disordered eating, amenorrhea, or the cessation of…
The Dangers Of Female Athlete Triad Syndrome The Dangers Of Female Athlete Triad Syndrome
The Dangers Of Female Athlete Triad Syndrome It is well known that students of all ages benefit from sports and exercise, but when girls and young women become too intense with training and overly restrictive about what and how much they eat, they may be putting their health at serious risk. Relative energy deficiency syndrome (RED-S), more commonly known as Female Athlete Triad, occurs when there is a gross imbalance between the nutritional needs of a maturing female body and the amount of energy that is expended during sports or exercise. Triad refers to three resulting conditions: disordered eating, amenorrhea, or the cessation of…
Newport Academy Offers Information On Yoga For Anxiety And Depression Newport Academy Offers Information On Yoga For Anxiety And Depression
Newport Academy Offers Information On Yoga For Anxiety And Depression Today’s teens are more anxious than ever. One out of every five teens suffers from an anxiety disorder at some point. However, using yoga for anxiety and depression is an effective, all-natural approach to counteracting stress. “Anxiety is a normal part of our emotional landscape,” said Nicole Renée Matthews, Director of Yoga at Newport Academy. “But meditation and yoga are powerful tools for stress resilience and strengthening teen mental health.” Nicole Renée appeared recently on Good Morning Connecticut on WTNH to discuss the mental health benefits of yoga for anxiety. Nicole was t…
Newport Academy Offers Information On Yoga For Anxiety And Depression Newport Academy Offers Information On Yoga For Anxiety And Depression
Newport Academy Offers Information On Yoga For Anxiety And Depression Today’s teens are more anxious than ever. One out of every five teens suffers from an anxiety disorder at some point. However, using yoga for anxiety and depression is an effective, all-natural approach to counteracting stress. “Anxiety is a normal part of our emotional landscape,” said Nicole Renée Matthews, Director of Yoga at Newport Academy. “But meditation and yoga are powerful tools for stress resilience and strengthening teen mental health.” Nicole Renée appeared recently on Good Morning Connecticut on WTNH to discuss the mental health benefits of yoga for anxiety. Nicole was t…
Newport Academy Offers Information On Yoga For Anxiety And Depression Newport Academy Offers Information On Yoga For Anxiety And Depression
Newport Academy Offers Information On Yoga For Anxiety And Depression Today’s teens are more anxious than ever. One out of every five teens suffers from an anxiety disorder at some point. However, using yoga for anxiety and depression is an effective, all-natural approach to counteracting stress. “Anxiety is a normal part of our emotional landscape,” said Nicole Renée Matthews, Director of Yoga at Newport Academy. “But meditation and yoga are powerful tools for stress resilience and strengthening teen mental health.” Nicole Renée appeared recently on Good Morning Connecticut on WTNH to discuss the mental health benefits of yoga for anxiety. Nicole was t…
Myra Sedlak Formerly Of Elizabeth Dies, 55 Myra Sedlak Formerly Of Elizabeth Dies, 55
Myra Sedlak Formerly Of Elizabeth Dies, 55 Myra Elizabeth (Dieguez) Sedlak of Green Township died on May 17 at Newton Memorial Hospital. She was 55 years old. Born in Guatemala, Myra moved to the U.S. when she was 12 and grew up in Elizabeth. She moved to Flanders before settling in Green Township 19 years ago, her obituary says. Myra was a skilled IT security analyst and was the senior IT security analyst for Voya Financial most recently. She was passionate about fitness and living a healthy lifestyle, particularly Zumba, yoga and walking, her obituary says.  She also enjoyed traveling with her husband of 22 years, Jim S…
Myra Sedlak Of Green Township Dies, 55 Myra Sedlak Of Green Township Dies, 55
Myra Sedlak Of Green Township Dies, 55 Myra Elizabeth (Dieguez) Sedlak of Green Township died on May 17 at Newton Memorial Hospital. She was 55 years old. Born in Guatemala, Myra moved to the U.S. when she was 12 and grew up in Elizabeth. She moved to Flanders before settling in Green Township 19 years ago, her obituary says. Myra was a skilled IT security analyst and was the senior IT security analyst for Voya Financial most recently. She was passionate about fitness and living a healthy lifestyle, particularly Zumba, yoga and walking, her obituary says.  She also enjoyed traveling with her husband of 22 years, Jim S…
FDU Graduate Kerri Fernley, 26, 'Lived With So Much Love' FDU Graduate Kerri Fernley, 26, 'Lived With So Much Love'
FDU Graduate Kerri Fernley, 26, 'Lived With So Much Love' Dover native Kerri E. Fernley died suddenly on Jan. 25 at home. She was 26 years old.  Kerri graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University of Teaneck with a B.A. in forensic psychology and a minor in criminal justice in 2014. She was a member of the Alpha Sigma Tao Sorority. She enjoyed hiking, yoga and reading (particularly "Harry Potter") -- her passions animals, family and friends, her obituary says. "She loved helping others and would go out of her way to help anyone, anytime of the day and touched so many lives," according to the obit. "She lived with so much love in her heart."…
We’re Not Kitten: Your Downward Dog Is About To Get Better In Lyndhurst We’re Not Kitten: Your Downward Dog Is About To Get Better In Lyndhurst
We’re Not Kitten: Your Downward Dog Is About To Get Better In Lyndhurst Get ready for the stress-reliever of a lifetime: kitten yoga. Studio 108 in Lyndhurst is teaming up with the Friends of the Secaucus Animal Shelter for a fundraising kitten yoga event. Stretch, bend and fold in a gentle yoga class on Saturday, June 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. Playing and bonding with the kittens starts at 3 p.m., followed by the yoga class at 3:30. The kittens will be available for adoption. “The kittens will roam the mats as we go through gentle asanas, always aware and making room so it’s a positive experience for all,” Studio 108 owner Teresa Dornellas of North Arlington said.  …
Free Yoga Classes Start Sunday: By The Beach? Thank This Westchester Park Free Yoga Classes Start Sunday: By The Beach? Thank This Westchester Park
Free Yoga Classes Start Sunday: By The Beach? Thank This Westchester Park What better way to spend Sunday mornings along the Sound Shore this summer. . . . Rye Town Park is offering free yoga classes from a professional instructor from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. every weekend, starting on June 10.  (Last Sunday's planned debut was postponed due to wet and windy weather.) Yoga sessions will be offered at 5 Dearborn Ave. in the City of Rye on the lawn near the Gazebo and "Cope" Sculpture Exhibit. Yoga instructor Dhokela "Kela" Yzeiraj is skilled at guiding beginners as well as longtime enthusiasts.  Yzeiraj invites people of all ages and backgrounds t…
Cancer Center’s Holistic Services Help Patients Through Their Journey Cancer Center’s Holistic Services Help Patients Through Their Journey
Cancer Center’s Holistic Services Help Patients Through Their Journey MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- While undergoing cancer treatment, handling the rigors of everyday life can be challenging. So when Jennifer, a breast cancer patient at the Cancer Health and Wellness Program at Northern Westchester Hospital, first began her treatment, she knew she'd need the help of a team. "When I first found out that I was going to need radiation therapy, my first concern was the fatigue that I had heard was often associated with radiation," she said. "Having two school-aged children at home, my first concern was, 'How am I going to be able to continue the busy schedul…