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Stay Active And Agile This Summer

BY JENNIFER LEEFLANG, RN specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

Warm weather, beach days and sunshine—this is the essence of summer. While summer can be a season of relaxation and fun for most, the heat and humidity can be problematic if you are one of the millions of Americans who suffers from arthritis and the pain that it causes. According to the Arthritis Foundation, changes in temperature and barometric pressure have an impact on the joint pressure and can trigger joint pain. For those who suffer from arthritis and chronic joint pain, the summer months can feel unbearable.

By following a few simple steps, you have the power to feel at ease despite arthritis pain.

An Apple A Day

While the heat of summer can bring about achy joints, a proper diet plays an integral role in helping to alleviate this pain. An excess of salt, sugar and caffeine in the diet can trigger and worsen the discomforts that come along with arthritis. Instead of picking

up that second burger or hot dog at the barbecue, try going for a fruit salad or vegetable mix instead. Strawberries, watermelon, cherries, tomatoes, and onions all have nutrients and antioxidants that aid in fighting inflammation—they taste great, too.

Staying Active

Moderate exercise paired with a proper diet can be extremely helpful in relieving joint pain. However, during warm summer days it’s especially important to be mindful of when and how you are exercising. On particularly hot or humid days, work out indoors or plan to get outside in the mornings or evenings, when it’s cooler. A short walk can help with warming up the joints; just make sure you’re on a smooth surface to avoid falls. Also, taking a dip in the pool or practicing tai chi can help maintain flexibility and fluidity of movement. Don’t forget to do a few light stretches before or after any activity to prevent injuries.

Fun in the Sun

High summer temperatures can accompany some not-so-enjoyable

joint pain and skin reactions. As the seasons change, the difference in barometric pressure and temperature can trigger inflammation within the joints and cause severe discomfort.

If taking medications, make sure to lather on sunscreen, as many of these medications cause photo-sensitivity that can cause rashes, joint pain or fatigue. Doctors recommend applying at least a tablespoon of sunscreen for the face and neck, and about a half-glass full for other body parts exposed to the sun. Don’t forget to reapply as needed.

Hydration is also key.

Checking Up

Meeting with your doctor on a regular basis and following your doctor’s instructions is vital when

creating a regimen to help manage the pains of arthritis. Don’t hesitate to ask questions pertaining to medications and other treatments.

With these simple tips and tricks, those who suffer from arthritis can be better prepared to persevere this summer. Heat and humidity can be a nuisance, but don’t let that stop you from enjoying the season.

Jennifer Leeflang is an RN and senior vice president at Partners in Care, an affiliate of The Visiting Nurse Service of New York. VNSNY is the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care agency in the United States, providing private care services. Visit www.partnersincareny.org or call 888735-8913 for more information.

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Contact Lens Health Week Begins Aug. 22 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in close collaboration with eye care partners, has organized Contact Lens Health Week (Aug. 22-26) as a strategy to increase public awareness and promote healthy contact lens wear and care. Increased awareness about the importance of proper contact lens hygiene can encourage contact lens wearers to adopt healthy habits that can reduce their chances of getting an eye infection.

Enjoy the comfort and benefits of contact lenses while lowering your chance of complications. Failure to wear, clean and store your lenses as directed by your eye doctor raises the risk of developing serious infections.

Your habits, supplies and eye doctor are all essential to keeping your eyes healthy. Follow these tips.

The following wear and care recommendations for soft contact lenses also apply to hard, or rigid gas permeable (RGP or GP), contact lenses.

Check out some more extra tips:

Your Habits • Wash your hands with soap and water. Dry them well with a clean cloth before touching your contact lenses every time.

• Don’t sleep in your contact lenses unless allowed by your eye doctor.

• Keep water away from your contact lenses. Avoid showering in contact lenses, and remove them before using a hot tub or swimming.

Your Contact Lenses • Rub and rinse your contact lenses with contact lens disinfecting solution—never water or saliva—to clean them each time you remove them.

• Never store your contact lenses in water.

• Replace your contact lenses as often as recommended by your eye doctor.

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Your Contact Lens Case • Rub and rinse your contact lens case with contact lens solution—never water—and then empty and dry with a clean tissue.

Store upside down with the caps off after each use.

• Replace your contact lens case at least once every three months.

Your Contact Lens Solution • Don’t “top off” solution. Use only fresh contact lens disinfecting solution in your case—never mix fresh solution with old or used solution.

• Use only the contact lens solution recommended by your eye doctor.

Your Eye Doctor • Visit your eye doctor yearly or as often as he or she recommends.

• Ask your eye doctor if you have questions about how to care for your contact lenses and case or if you are having any difficulties.

• Remove your contact lenses immediately and call your eye doctor if you have eye pain, discomfort, redness or blurred vision.

Be Prepared Carry a backup pair of glasses with a current prescription—just in case you have to take out your contact lenses.

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The wear and care recommendations for soft contact lenses also apply to hard, or rigid gas permeable (RGP or GP), contact lenses. Here are a couple of extra tips: • To clean hard contact lenses, rub and rinse them with contact lens cleaning or multipurpose solution— never water or saliva—each time you remove them. Rinse them well with the solution recommended by your eye doctor.

• Hard contact lenses can last much longer than soft contact lenses if cared for properly. Replace your hard contact lenses when recommended to do so by your eye doctor.

When cared for properly, contact lenses can provide a comfortable and convenient way to work, play and live for the 30 million plus people in the U.S. who wear them. While contact lenses are usually a safe and effective form of vision correction, they are not entirely risk-free—especially if they are not cared for properly. Contact lenses are medical devices, and failure to wear, clean and store them as directed can increase the risk of eye infections, such as microbial keratitis. To reap the benefits of wearing contact lenses, it is essential to practice healthy habits.

Remember: Healthy Habits = Healthy Eyes. Visit www.cdc.gov/ contactlenses/index.html for more information.

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Avoiding Heatstroke This Summer It’s that time of year when there’s plenty of sun and temperatures are at their peak. While it’s ideal weather for vacations, barbecues and beach getaways, it’s also when cases of heatstroke dramatically increase. Throughout the warm summer months, it’s important for all of us to take proactive steps to prevent heatstroke as it can happen at any age. In some cases, an ounce of prevention can even save a life.

What is Heatstroke?

Caused by the body overheating, heatstroke—also called hyperthermia—is typically a result of prolonged exposure to or physical exertion in high temperatures. Symptoms can include: • Dizziness • Disorientation • Agitation • Confusion • Sluggishness • Seizure • Loss of consciousness • Rapid heartbeat • Hallucinations The most serious form of heatstroke occurs when body temperature rises

to 104 degrees or higher. Heatstroke is and obesity, can increase your risk of a medical emergency that can damage heatstroke. the brain, heart, kidneys and muscles.

Children’s Health Risk In some cases, it can lead to serious Sadly, one of the biggest summer complications and even death. dangers for children is heatstroke. On Protecting Yourself average, every eight days a child dies Anyone can develop heatstroke. from heatstroke in a vehicle (source: However, there are certain factors Safe Kids). Hundreds more children that can put you at greater risk. These are rescued. Many are surprised to include: learn that heatstroke is the leading • Age – Both the very young and cause of non-crash, vehicle-related adults over 65 have less ability to cope deaths for children. with changes in body temperature.

There are many circumstances • Exertion in hot weather – Exercise that contribute to this increasingly and other types of physical exertion common children’s health risk. Over in hot weather, such as yard work, can 50 percent of the time, a child is lead to a heatstroke. “forgotten” by a caregiver. When you • Sudden exposure to hot weather – consider that the temperature in a car You’re more susceptible to heat-relat- can rise more than 20 degrees in just 10 ed illness if you’re suddenly exposed minutes, time is critical when a child is to high temperatures, such as during left in a hot car. Parents and caregivers an early summer heatwave or when must actively protect children from traveling to a hotter climate. heatstroke, and one of the best ways to • Certain medications – Some do this is to remember ACT. medications can affect your ability A – Avoid heatstroke-related injury to stay hydrated and respond to and death by never leaving a child high temperatures. These include alone in a car, not for one minute. vasoconstrictors, blood pressure And, make sure to keep your car medication, beta blockers, diuretics locked when you’re not in it so kids and antidepressants. don’t get in on their own.

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This is particularly important if you’re not following your normal routine.

T – Take action if you see a child alone in a car. Call 911. Emergency personnel are trained to respond to these life-threatening situations.

Preventing Heatstroke

Fortunately, there are many ways to reduce your chance of developing heatstroke this summer. Smart strategies to stay cool include: • Wear loose-fitting, lightweight clothing that enables your body to cool properly.

• Protect against sunburn by using an SPF, and wearing a hat and sunglasses.

• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.

• Take precautions with medications.

• Avoid direct sunlight during the hottest times of the day.

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Liver Transplants Are Option For Cancer THE SPECIALIST David Bernstein, MD

cancer. Many studies done for other reasons find lesions in the liver that turn out to be cancer. Luckily, most of these “incidentalomas” are benign and are not cancerous. If HCCs are found when small, they can be treated with very good success rates. This is reason that people with known cirrhosis should have screening imaging studies performed one to two times a year.

The current treatments for hepatocellular include surgery, liver transplantation, chemo-embolization, radio frequency ablation and chemotherapy.

The best treatment is surgical resection but unfortunately, this option can only be recommended in patients without cirrhosis or in those with cirrhosis whose lesions are peripherally located in the liver and have good liver function. Liver transplantation is a good option. There are options that can be employed to shrink or kill the tumor. These options

Lovin’ In The Oven This Summer Peaches are at their prime right now.

For the first week of peach season I simply indulge in the beauty of biting into a perfectly ripe peach, letting the flavor explode in my mouth and the juices run down my chin. Then I come up with other ways to enjoy the bounty.

This peach tart, free of gluten, dairy, and grains, is one of the ways I enjoy peaches. The cake itself is not too sweet, letting the sweetness of the peaches really shine. You can substitute summer’s stone fruits: apricots, cherries or plums.

Peach Tart Gluten-free non-stick cooking spray 1¾ cups gluten-free almond flour 6 Tbsp dairy-free butter substitute, melted 3 Tbsp grain-free powdered sugar, plus more for preparing the pan and dusting the tart 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 tsp pure vanilla extract ¼ tsp kosher salt 2 large peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced

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such as radiofrequency ablation or trans-arterial chemo-embolization, are performed by a radiologist and are generally outpatient procedures which are effective. People undergo these procedures to keep the tumor in check while waiting for a liver transplant. In those patients where the tumor is too large for liver transplantation or in those people with multiple tumors within the liver that preclude transplantation, chemotherapy is available but the results of chemotherapy remain disappointing.

The epidemic of liver disease in the United States, especially hepatitis C

and fatty liver disease, is leading to a significant rise in primary liver cancers.

The medical community has made tremendous strides in treating these cancers. Being told you had liver cancer was an absolute death sentence but now for many people is a bump in the road on the way to a long healthy life.

Progress in treating tumors will continue to advance.

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray, then dust with powdered sugar, tapping out the excess.

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Hepatocellular carcinoma, also called hepatoma or primary liver cancer, is the solid organ tumor whose incidence is rising the most rapidly in the United States. This type of cancer should not be confused with metastatic cancer to the liver. Metastatic cancer to the liver means that a cancer from another organ such as the lung or colon has spread to the liver. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) occurs in people with underlying liver disease that has generally progressed to cirrhosis. Any liver disease which has progressed to cirrhosis places an individual at risk for liver cancer. Therefore, conditions such as hepatitis C, fatty liver disease, alcoholic liver disease, primary biliary cirrhosis, hemochromatosis, autoimmune liver disease and hepatitis B can lead to liver cancer if cirrhosis is present. Interestingly, all people with hepatitis B are at increased risk for developing liver cancer, even those without cirrhosis, although those with cirrhosis have a higher risk of cancer. Cirrhosis is a consequence of an underlying liver disease but not a disease itself. As cirrhosis is often without symptoms, liver cancer is frequently found at the same time cirrhosis is diagnosed.

HCC is diagnosed on imaging studies such as ultrasound, CAT scan or MRI. PET scanning is not useful in liver

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The Dalai Lama says that “If every child in the world is taught meditation, we would eliminate violence in the world within one generation.” At this trying time on our planet, his philosophy is music to my ears. When natural feelings of helplessness arise within our children in the face of endless trauma and fear in the news and media, we need to remind them that they can do their part to spread peace and positivity on an individual level. Like all things, what we hope to see in our world, we must first create within ourselves.

Meditation is one of the most powerful tools we can introduce to our children not only to help them through feelings of confusion and fear, but also to empower them to live in an internally peaceful and happy state regardless of external circumstances.

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The single most significant way that you can ensure that your child has a great meditation experience is if you join them. You can create a practice of taking five minutes together in the morning and/or the evening to come together, release and recharge.

Your interest in partnering with your child in creating this new habit will serve as motivation and excitement to get them on board.

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If you do nothing else in your meditation practice, make sure you breathe.

I love the 5/5/5 sequence in which you take in one deep breath for five seconds, hold the breath in for five seconds, and then slowly release it for five seconds.

The breath is our life force and is available to us at all times to recalibrate our energy.

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Although in classic meditation there are certain guidelines that are recommended for an optimal experience, my belief is that meditation should be comfortable and meaningful for you.

Do it in a way that resonates with you and your child. Play soft music, choose your own posture, make it your own.

It’s better to practice mediation in some form than to not practice it at all.

Keep It Real

The first time you do this with your

LIFE EVOLUTIONS Melody Pourmoradi child, acknowledge to yourself and to your child how funky it may feel to be doing something out of the ordinary.

Communicate that this is a totally natural feeling whenever you try anything new. Reassure them that there are so many benefits to creating this type of practice that it’s well worth the time, effort and temporary discomfort of stepping outside of your daily routine.

Use A Mantra

When starting a meditation practice with your child, it’s always helpful to have a powerful mantra to repeat together to hold your focus. One of my personal favorite mantras that I use with my own kids is “peace begins with me.” This statement emphasizes the influence of our personal power and gives a feeling of peace and victory over our own circumstances, whatever they may be. We can choose how we want to feel in any situation, and it is ultimately up to us how we respond to the events of our life.

Make It Happen

Healthy practices are only as successful as the effort we put into them. Be willing to make mediation a daily habit.

Even if it is only for three minutes of your day, put that time aside to actually make it happen. Your participation and commitment to creating new healthy habits with your child is the best gift you can give them. Always know that even if they don’t always acknowledge it, your child is observing you and watching your words and your actions. With this in mind, set a healthy example by nourishing your own mind and body and set your child up for a future of emotional fitness as well. Everybody wins.

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Back-To-School Nutrition For College Students

Regular Exercise

Physical activity is an important part of maintaining your health and good nutrition. If there is one thing you can do to benefit your health while in college, it’s committing to a regular exercise program. This doesn’t have to be a monotonous treadmill run every day; consider reaching out to your school’s club sports teams, or grabbing a friend to try the campus fitness classes. Find a form of exercise that you actually enjoy, and that can help you relieve any stress you may experience with your schoolwork.

Commit to exercising 3-5 times/week to make an effective change and add structure to your week.

Well-Balanced Diet

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food or eating at a dining hall. Let’s start with hydration; when you are running all over campus, it can be easy to neglect hydration. Most universities have refillable water bottle stations practically everywhere; keep a water-bottle with you to refill throughout the day. Pre-pack a few snacks in sandwich bags when you have a long day of classes ahead. Smart food choices include unsalted trail mix, light popcorn, or even a fresh piece of fruit. Planning ahead will keep your hunger controlled during the day.

When planning your meals, focus on plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean sources of protein.

Pick a breakfast that is rich in protein to keep you satiated during the day; this can include a Greek yogurt with fresh fruit, whole grain muffin with peanut butter, oatmeal with nuts and seeds, or even a few hardboiled eggs.

For lunch and dinner, try to make half of your plate vegetables and then balance it out with a high-fiber starch and lean protein.

don’t make that indulgence a daily habit. When you go out with friends, enjoy yourself but always keep your health first. Be responsible and learn to balance studying, relaxation, and fun. Always take time for yourself, and allow your mind to reset and regroup.

These principles are a simple guide to living a healthy life in college. Many universities have a campus nutritionist who provides free counseling and community

services to those on campus. Reach out to your campus nutritionist for practical guidance while you are adjusting to college life.

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Between managing new classes and making new friends, college is a whirlwind of new beginnings! This new chapter in your life involves newfound independence and responsibility. It can be easy to get caught up in your new environment, but staying healthy during this time can truly enhance your college experience.

Focusing on your health during college is more than just avoiding weight gain; wholesome nutrition and physical activity can improve your academic performance and well-being. Even if you didn’t follow the healthiest practices while in high school, college is a fresh start that you have full control over.

The cornerstones of good health in college are regular exercise, a well-balanced diet, and moderation.

All of these concepts require planning ahead and prioritizing your health.

Let’s break down these three concepts and explain how you can practically incorporate this into your daily routine.

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Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology Introduces New Technology At Imaging Offices

BY JIM SPERA

specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology is now offering C-View technology on all 3D mammography units. This technology provides 3D mammograms with up to 40 percent less radiation than a traditional combination view, which uses both 2D and 3D images to form an accurate diagnosis. To do this, C-View takes the images from a 3D mammogram and instantly renders them into 2D versions.

This provides the radiologist with two sets of images from one exam. The 2D images that are constructed are not only

comparable to those that would have been taken independently, but deliver increased detail regarding certain aspects of the breast. The amount of radiation that a patient is exposed to during a 3D mammogram with C-View is equivalent to a standard 2D mammogram alone.

Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology has performed more than 135,000 mammography exams since 2013. This exam is offered at 18 of Zwanger-Pesiri’s locations across Long Island.

Visit the Zwanger-Pesiri website for further information at www.zprad.com.

Jim Spera is the senior executive vice president of marketing at Zwanger-Pesiri.

Brain Tumor Support Meeting Aug. 18 The support group meeting for brain tumor patients will hold its regularly scheduled session on Thursday, Aug. 18, from 4 to 5:45 p.m. in a new location. The new meeting location is at Neurological Surgery, P.C., 1991 Marcus Ave., Suite M115 on the mezzanine level (take the elevator down one level), in

Lake Success.

Tina Sapienza, L.M.S.W., O.S.W-C will facilitate the meeting. The support group is suitable for brain tumor patients, family members and caregivers. Share your feelings, concerns and experiences, or learn new ways to cope.

Reservations are required and seating is

limited. Email Richard Van Allen at rvanallen@ nspc.com or call 516-442-2250 for reservations and more information.

Funding for this program is provided by Voices Against Brain Cancer and NSPC. Upcoming support group meetings are also on Thursday, Sept. 15, and Thursday, Oct. 13.

THE END OF ALZHEIMER’S STARTS WITH YOU Alzheimer’s is an epidemic devastating our families, our finances and our future. The disease is all around us — but the power to stop it is within us. Join us for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® and be inspired by all the footsteps that fall into place behind yours. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s.

START A TEAM. Sept. 17 I Registration at 9 a.m. I Walk at 10:30 a.m.

Belmont Lake State Park I North Babylon, NY

alz.org/walk | 800.272.3900

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Summer’s Not Done Aqua Run: Race Against Poverty At Tobay Beach Enjoy swimming and running or just supporting a great cause? Join the 5th Annual Aqua Run with UJA-Federation of New York on Sunday, Sept.

18, at The Town of Oyster Bay’s Tobay Beach in Massapequa to help fight against poverty.

The Aqua Run features an 800-meter swim in South Oyster Bay and a three-mile run through Tobay Beach Bird and Game Sanctuary, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Participate in the race on your own or be part of a two-person relay team.

Want to stay dry? Participate in the three-mile walk/run. All levels welcome.

After the race, stick around for breakfast, an awards ceremony and a morning of fun for the whole family.

UJA-Federation of New York provides vital support to its network of nonprofits and grantees that serve on the front lines of poverty-relief efforts.

Here is a glimpse of its efforts: • 271,000 low-income New Yorkers receive basic staples to keep hunger at bay.

• 65,000 New Yorkers get free legal services that help them access benefits, prevent evictions, and protect themselves from domestic abuse.

• 85,000 middle-class New Yorkers who’ve lost their jobs are getting back on their feet.

• 5,000 low-income seniors in the New York area receive affordable housing in safe neighborhoods.

• 12,800 New York families receive safe, affordable child care.

The Greater Long Island Running Club (GLIRC) produces this race. With your registration, GLIRC will include a swim and run clinic and a personalized training plan. All of the money raised

supports local poverty initiatives so the funds raised go right back to people locally.

Race entries begin at $45. Visit www.ujafedny. org/event/view/aqua-run to register. Email Adam Wolfthal at wolfthala@ujafedny.org or call 516762-5857 for details.

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Manhattan, Queens, Nassau,

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