Feeling The Winter Blues? Here's How To Get Your Diet Ready For Spring Feeling The Winter Blues? Here's How To Get Your Diet Ready For Spring Feeling The Winter Blues? Here's How To Get Your Diet Ready For Spring
Feeling The Winter Blues? Here's How To Get Your Diet Ready For Spring ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. -- Winter's cold days and long nights can wreak havoc on even the most disciplined dieter. As the snow begins to melt and the promise of outdoor activities returns, here's how to make sure your body is ready to "spring ahead." “Over the cold months, most of us tend to hibernate," said Susan Epstein, MS, RD, CDN, registered dietitian at The Surgical Weight Loss Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). To shed those extra pounds and reclaim warm-weather figures, she encourages people to get m…
Show Your Heart Some Love With Valley's Cardiac Care Tips Show Your Heart Some Love With Valley's Cardiac Care Tips Show Your Heart Some Love With Valley's Cardiac Care Tips
Show Your Heart Some Love With Valley's Cardiac Care Tips RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States?  According to the American Heart Association, a heart attack strikes someone in the U.S. about every 43 seconds. “Although these statistics are worrisome, you can help to protect yourself by knowing your risk for a heart attack and the signs and symptoms to look for,” said Dr. Gerald Sotsky, director, Valley/Cleveland Clinic Affiliation and chair of Cardiac Services with Valley Medical Group. The CDC states that key factors for heart disease include high blood pressure, high c…
Got 15 Minutes? Tarrytown Trainer Has A Workout For You Got 15 Minutes? Tarrytown Trainer Has A Workout For You Got 15 Minutes? Tarrytown Trainer Has A Workout For You
Got 15 Minutes? Tarrytown Trainer Has A Workout For You Wishing you could exercise, but don't have the time?  You only need 10 to 15 minutes to make small changes, says Sam Langer, owner of GYMGUYZ Westchester a personal training business with multiple locations throughout the county. Langer’s easy to follow routine means even the busiest of folks can squeeze in a little "me" time. “The beauty of this workout is you can do it anywhere,” said Langer, a Tarrytown resident. “Some clients use it for hotels and some busy clients use it at home when they're feeling really rushed.” As with any kind of physical activity, Langer advises consu…
Ms. Bikini Olympia Visits Mahwah's Powerhouse Gym Ms. Bikini Olympia Visits Mahwah's Powerhouse Gym Ms. Bikini Olympia Visits Mahwah's Powerhouse Gym
Ms. Bikini Olympia Visits Mahwah's Powerhouse Gym MAHWAH, N.J. -- The reigning Ms. Bikini Olympia, Brazilian fitness model Angelica Teixeira, stopped by Powerhouse Gym in Mahwah on Tuesday. Teixeira, 32, came to the United States less than a decade ago. She began competing in 2013 on what became a meteoric rise to the title -- including 15 first-place finishes as an amateur and a professional -- and works as a professional trainer. "One of the nicest and humblest people I've ever met," said Powerhouse trainer Greg Wetterau of Mahwah. To be lean and toned, she told GreatestPhysiques.com: Eat small, and clean portions every 3 h…
How To Protect Your Aging Spine How To Protect Your Aging Spine How To Protect Your Aging Spine
How To Protect Your Aging Spine Suffering from acute back pain isn't a unique experience. Roughly 8 out of 10 Americans experience spine discomfort of some sort, commonly worsening with age. “As the body ages, the spine takes on additional pressure and wear,” said Dr. Pierre Bruneau, an orthopedic surgeon at CareMount Medical. “But while these conditions increase among seniors, medical innovations are making it easier to prevent and treat back pain.” Dr. Monica Gupta, an endocrinologist with CareMount Medical who also treats osteoporosis, explained how certain injuries develop over time: Herniated discs: When the gel-lik…
How To Protect Your Aging Spine How To Protect Your Aging Spine How To Protect Your Aging Spine
How To Protect Your Aging Spine Suffering from acute back pain isn't a unique experience. Roughly 8 out of 10 Americans experience spine discomfort of some sort, commonly worsening with age. “As the body ages, the spine takes on additional pressure and wear,” said Dr. Pierre Bruneau, an orthopedic surgeon at CareMount Medical. “But while these conditions increase among seniors, medical innovations are making it easier to prevent and treat back pain.” Dr. Monica Gupta, an endocrinologist with CareMount Medical who also treats osteoporosis, explained how certain injuries develop over time: Herniated discs: When the gel-lik…