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6th Annual Stamford Health Health Wellness & Sports Expo 2017 presented by WABC-TV Returns to Chelsea Piers CT

Save the dates, Saturday, October 21,10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, October 22, 2017, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., when the 6th Annual Stamford Health Health Wellness & Sports Expo presented by WABC-TV returns to Chelsea Piers Connecticut, 1 Blachley Road, in Stamford. Admission and parking are free.

This is the premier health, wellness and sports expo in Connecticut where visitors will find health education provided

by Stamford Hospital, fun activities for children, special guests, plus the latest information, products, services and demos from over 100 exhibitors and much more. New attractions this year will include “Discover Scuba” classes with Capt. Saam’s Scuba School in the pool on Sunday afternoon.

The popular Shark Tank Health Zone, showcasing “As Seen on Shark Tank” wellness entrepreneurs, will be back, and include Billy Blanks Jr. of

Scenes from Expo 2016 which provided education and fun for all ages.

Dance It Out, who will conduct his popular dance fitness class.

Visitors can also taste healthy local cuisine and organic wines at the Healthy Restaurant Sampling Zone. Healthy raffle prizes and a silent auction to benefit The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County and much more is in store. For information and updates, visit www.hws-expos.com and follow on Twitter @hws_expos, Instagram @hws_expos and Facebook.com/hws.expos Sponsors are Stamford Health, WABC-TV, Grade A ShopRite, CVS Health, EBMAS CT Martial Arts, Mountainside, Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors, Healthcare News, News 12 CT, Stamford Magazine/Moffly Media, Star 99.9, 95.9 Fox, The Advocate/Hearst Media Services, Natural Awakenings, Natural Nutmeg, Jen Danzi, Macaroni Kid and Fairfield Parent.

This event is produced by TMK Sports & Entertainment, a Greenwich, CT-based event marketing company.

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10 Put down that water bottle!

creative tricks to stay hydrated

Summer is on! Which means: longer days, warmer nights and ... dehydrated bodies. Feeling thirsty?

Being thirsty means your body’s asking to be rehydrated. And while the quickest solution might be to chug a lot of water, that’s not always the best or most convenient solution So how about eating your way to hydration instead?

Try these fun tips to eat your water to save yourself from chugging it:

Keep them raw

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Raw fruits and veggies, in general, are loaded with water. This is good news because in the summer, our bodies naturally crave raw foods.

Enjoy produce as raw as possible throughout the summer and you’ll be hydrating like crazy.

Trick: Snack on raw fruits and veggies all day. Your best bets?

Berries (87% to 92% water), baby carrots (87% water), peppers (92% water), and celery (95% water).

2 Blend watermelon.

Named after its amazing abundance of water, watermelon is plant-based hydration perfection hidden in a big green ball. How do you know if you’ve grabbed a winning watermelon? Find one that feels heavy for its size and makes a hollow sound when you tap it.

Trick: toss some in your blender (with seeds but without rind) to enjoy a decadent glass of pink, sweet plant-based hydration.

Chop up cauliflower.

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An unsung hydrating hero, cauliflower is actually made up of 92% water. It’s great eaten raw.

Trick: Make raw cauliflower couscous! Pulse raw cauliflower in a food processor until it reaches the consistency of dry rice.

Mix with nuts, herbs and spices to make a delicious couscous, or sprinkle on a salad for a crunchy, crouton effect.

Sneak in spinach.

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While iceberg lettuce might be a more watery green, spinach is close enough and packs a more nutritious punch. Made up of 92% water, spinach is very helpful in keeping you hydrated.

Trick: sneak spinach in wherever you can. Throw a handful in a smoothie or a juice, layer it into a wrap or sandwich, chop it into a homemade pesto or hummus, add it to your pizza, or even puree a cup into your wet ingredients when baking muffins.

Squeeze lemons.

5 Make coconut water ice cubes.

Coconut water (or nature’s sports drink) boasts four times the amount of potassium as a banana plus B-vitamins, electrolytes and magnesium to boot. It’s very low in calories and sugar, which is deceptive because it tastes so sweet and luxurious!

Enjoying coconut water is a phenomenal way to stay hydrated (or to get rehydrated).

Trick: make coconut water ice cubes! Simply pour coconut water into your ice trays and freeze them so you can pop them into a smoothie, cocktail or glass of regular water to add hydration without losing flavor.

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Freeze bananas.

Aside from being delicious, bananas are full of potassium, which replenishes lost electrolytes from sweating in the heat of the summer. Bananas also contain magnesium, which helps balance and regulate the fluids in your body. Their sugars provide instant energy, making them an awesome treat when the heat’s draining you.

Trick: make banana ice cream! Peel a ripe banana and cut it into two-inch slices. Freeze them for at least five hours. Pulse those frozen slices in a high-speed blender or food processor 15 times, scraping down the sides as necessary. Then, blend until the banana has reached a soft-serve ice cream texture.

Munch on melon.

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Cantaloupe has a water content of over 90%, which explains why a perfect bite practically floods your mouth with watery, creamy, sweet goodness. Cut up cantaloupe makes a wonderfully hydrating snack, breakfast or midnight treat.

Trick: try sprinkling some lime juice and freshly chopped mint leaves on top of cantaloupe to mix things up.

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You’ve surely heard of the numerous health benefits of warm lemon water, but in the summer heat, drinking warm water doesn’t sound all that appealing. So drink cool lemon water in the summer. It’s OK. The super hydrating benefits of vitamin C from the lemon still exist in cool lemon water.

Trick: try squeezing a ratio of 1/2 a lemon, juiced into one cup of cool water and enjoy throughout the day.(Cool is better than iced, since iced will hinder digestion.)

9 Eat plenty of cucumbers (and juice them too).

Having a 95% water content makes a glass of cucumber juice just about as hydrating as a glass of, well, water. Cucumbers are affordable, easy to find and versatile, making them a perfect summer hydration plant-food.

Trick: You can slice them onto sandwiches, chop them into salads, or infuse them into water. A special way to enjoy them, though? Juiced! Simply juice one cucumber (peeled, if it’s not organic). For a special sweet treat, add a few slices of watermelon to your juicer and celebrate a perfect plant-based hydration marriage in your glass.

Soak chia seeds.

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Did you know that soaking those adorable little seeds causes them to expand to 10 times their original size? How? Because when chia seeds get soaked, they drink 10 times their weight in water, making them hydration superstars.

Trick: make chia gel! Mix three tablespoons of chia seeds in one cup of water and let it chill in your fridge. When making a smoothie, add one-to-two tablespoons of this gel to really up the hydration factor.

Source:www.mindbodygreen.com/Talia Pollock

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THE FUTURE HAS

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GREAT HAIR!!

No Pain/ No Surgery/ No Drugs/ No Side Effects…no kidding!

Lasers can now GROW HAIR Dr. Christine Gould is a graduate of Cornell University Medical College and Yale University.

She has extensive experience in both emergency medicine and medical aesthetics. She opened her own practice in 2013 and has been diligently bringing the most effective technologies to her lucky patients at All About You Medical Spa located at 79 S Benson Rd, Fairfield CT 06824.

Call now for a consultation.

(203) 292-5559 www.hairgrowct.com

I had trouble believing this myself, but what if I told you that there exists a recently FDA approved laser that can grow your hair back?

It feels like an episode from a SciFi movie, only better because it is true, and the FDA agrees. Pioneers in laser medicine have discovered that Low Level Laser Light Therapy (known as LLLT) can resuscitate dying hair follicles and stimulate hair to grow again. How does it work? The laser heals the follicle by improving blood circulation, nutrient flow, and rate of removal of harmful DHT (from testosterone) among other positive benefits. On a cellular level, this means improved metabolism and protein synthesis, increased ATP (energy) production to repair the weakened follicle and cellular stimulation.

All this means prevention of hair loss, improved hair quality and hair growth. But don’t take just my word for it, take the FDA’s.

The FDA looked at data from thousands of patients who received a full treatment cycle, and they found it to be SAFE and EFFECTIVE. There is no pain, no surgery, no drugs, no side effects. And it works.

This all translates into a modern day medical miracle. Very few people are not candidates for benefit from this device, whether you are young or old, male of female. (If all your hair is dormant, and your scalp is shiny bald with no inkling of remaining hair, you would have been excluded from the study). Of course, it takes a commitment to your hair. Each cycle is 20”, and you need to complete a 48 treatment cycle… so far, hair doesn’t grow from trees…but it can grow from a laser!

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Summer is finally upon us! Time to think about living our healthiest lifestyle and making changes that we can sustain throughout the year.

As we explore summer health and wellness for our audience, we are also thinking about the health and well-being of our beloved publication. In our view the two are very much tied together. We want Healthcare News to be your resource, your monthly guide for accessible health and wellness information.

To achieve this, we need to know YOU, our reader, and understand not just your challenges, but your strengths as well. Please contact us with your feedback, questions, ideas and even complaints. We can’t be our best without listening to you.

We are in this together; the team here at Healthcare News hopes that this summer is our personal best for physical, emotional and mental fitness, that we enjoy many sunny days but protect ourselves from the burning rays, that we reconnect with family and friends through travel, enhancing our mental health, take time to meditate, be grateful and just embrace the sights, smells, sounds and joy of summer. Tell us what matters most to you. Are you addicted to your Fitbit? Frustrated by weight loss plateau? Struggling with aching joints or taking the latest yoga class? By providing robust, relevant content and advertisers who have answers to every day questions we believe our magazine and our readership will benefit.

In this issue we will be introducing our new monthly healthy recipe, sharing our Book List and bringing you those regular, valuable health tips that are easy to achieve and yet so good long term.

We know there is always more to learn, more to do. Please join us on our journey to optimal health and wellness in beautiful and vibrant Fairfield County.

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12th Annual Women’s Forum Sponsored by the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce May 25th 2017 Salem Golf Club

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Heart disease in women is survivable with early diagnosis, action, and advanced treatments Heart disease in women can occur in the young and old, in seemingly healthy women as well as those with risk factors. The Westchester-Fairfield American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Luncheon on Friday, June 2nd put a face on women’s heart disease by sharing local survivors’ stories throughout the event. The Luncheon drew a crowd of more than 300 mostly women, dressed in the signature women and heart disease campaign color—red.

Guests heard inspiring survivor stories, and were educated about heart disease, risk factors and news of medical research and treatments to fight heart disease, all while raising funds to sup-

port the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women campaign to fight women’s number one killer—heart disease.

Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year – more than all cancers combined. Almost two-thirds (64%) of women who die suddenly of coronary heart disease have no previous symptoms. Even if you have no symptoms, you may still be at risk for heart disease.

But the American Heart Association (AHA) is seeking to change that with prevention and awareness. Donations are still being accepted online at http://westfairgoredluncheon.heart.org/.

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(standing L to R) Christine Wayne (Stamford), Kim Salveggi (Yorktown) and Cheryl Slaughter (Croton) were honored at the West-Fair Go Red For Women Luncheon on Friday, June 2nd at the Hilton Westchester. Wayne and Salveggi both survived heart attacks, and Slaughter’s daughter, Jessica, survived heart surgery at age 7 to repair a hole in her heart. The Slaughter family raises funds for the American Heart Association through their Turkey Trot fun run in Croton-On-Hudson every Thanksgiving morning.

Kim Salveggi, 43, from Yorktown, and Christine Wayne, 37, of Stamford, CT were featured in a short film. Salveggi, a married mother of two teenage girls, suffered a coronary artery dissection in March of 2015. She was previously diagnosed with depression and hypochondria when symptoms of extreme exhaustion began in September 2014. When more classic heart attack symptoms of chest, jaw and arm pain set in, she feared that nobody would believe what she knew all along— something was seriously wrong. At the emergency room, doctors believed her, and she survived after a stent was inserted during emergency cardiac catheterization. She recently returned to work. continued on next page

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Heart disease in women…

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Christine Wayne survived sudden cardiac arrest in December of 2016. She felt tired all day and while in the shower, she began to cough and was overcome with exhaustion and nausea. She said did not want to call 9-1-1, as is recommended.

What if someone saw her? Why incur the cost when someone could just come pick her up? When she began to have trouble breathing, she finally called her mother, who said to call 9-1-1.

Another moment’s delay and she might not have made it. On route in the ambulance, her heart stopped four times. She awoke to people counting and shouting “CLEAR!” At the hospital, two stents were put in, and was released after a week in the hospital. She is now back to her daily routine.

Both are advocates for Go Red For Women’s lifesaving messages to learn about, prevent and know the symptoms of heart attack in women. In the video, Salveggi implores women to second opinion and never stop advocating for your health.

Wayne wants women to know the symptoms of heart attack and not be embarrassed to call the ambulance—minutes count.

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Keynote Speaker, Mara Schiaocampo of ABC News.

The Go Red For Women Luncheon included a morning health and wellness exhibition featuring local health professionals, networking, and a keynote address by Mara Schiavocampo, an ABC News correspondent and author based in New York. Schiavocampo is a two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, and best-selling author of, “THINspired,” her personal journey of losing 90 pounds after the birth of her daughter.

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She said at the event that prior to her lifestyle changes, including a diet overhaul, she used to eat almost exclusively prepared, pre-packaged food, which is typically high in calories, sodium and sugar.

“My definition of health at that time was the absence of illness,” she said.

Now, after her journey of health, she eats almost all fresh, home-cooked meals, including a variety of fruits, vegetables and healthy fish, and doesn’t feel deprived.

An estimated 44 million women in the U.S. are affected by cardiovascular diseases, and 90% of women have one or more risk factors for heart disease or stroke. The good news is 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action. Small, incremental changes to lifestyle can go a long way in preventing these leading killers. Quitting smoking, exercising at least 30 minutes per day, maintaining a healthy weight, and eating more fruits and vegetables can help prevent heart disease and stroke. More information is available at GoRedForWomen.org.

Go Red For Women is sponsored Nationally by Macy's, and locally by Signature Sponsor, Stamford Health. Other sponsors include Greenwich Hospital, Morgan Stanley, New York-Presbyterian, Fuji Film, White Plains Hospital, Buzz Creators, Healthcare News, Professional Women of Westchester, WHUD, Westchester Magazine, and ABC7.

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Fitness Forum Stay safe during hot-weather exercise by drinking enough fluids, wearing proper clothing and timing your workout to avoid extreme heat.

Heat and exercise: Keeping cool in hot weather How to avoid heat-related illnesses

When you exercise in hot weather, keep these precautions in mind:

Watch the temperature. Pay attention to weather forecasts and heat alerts.

Know what the temperature is expected to be for the duration of your planned outdoor activity. In running events, there are "flag" warnings that correspond to the degree of heat and humidity. For example, a yellow flag requires careful monitoring, and races are canceled in black flag conditions.

Get acclimated. If you're used to exercising indoors or in cooler weather, take it easy at first when you exercise in the heat. It can take at least one to two weeks to adapt to the heat. As your body adapts to the heat over time, gradually increase the length and intensity of your workouts.

Know your fitness level. If you're unfit or new to exercise, be extra cautious when working out in the heat. Your body may have a lower tolerance to the heat.

Reduce your exercise intensity and take frequent breaks.

Drink plenty of fluids. Dehydration is a key factor in heat illness. Help your body sweat and cool down by staying wellhydrated with water. Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink fluids.

If you plan to exercise intensely, consider a sports drink instead of water. Sports drinks can replace the sodium, chloride and potassium you lose through sweating.

Avoid alcoholic drinks because they can actually promote fluid loss.

Dress appropriately. Lightweight, loosefitting clothing helps sweat evaporate and keeps you cooler. Avoid dark colors, which can absorb heat. If possible, wear a light-colored, wide-brimmed hat.

Avoid midday sun. Exercise in the morning or evening, when it's likely to be cooler outdoors. If possible, exercise in shady areas, or do a water workout in a pool.

Wear sunscreen. A sunburn decreases your body's ability to cool itself and increases the risk of skin cancer.

Have a backup plan. If you're concerned about the heat or humidity, stay indoors.

Work out at the gym, walk laps inside the mall or climb stairs inside an air-conditioned building.

Understand your medical risks. Certain medical conditions or medications can increase your risk of a heat-related illness.

If you plan to exercise in the heat, talk to your doctor about precautions.

Heat-related illnesses are largely preventable. By taking some basic precautions, your exercise routine doesn't have to be sidelined when the heat is on.

Source: http://www.mayoclinic.org/

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Silver Hill Hospital introduces new Talk Show on HAN Network

Silver Hill Hospital is partnering with HAN Network to educate the public about the many topics on mental illness and addiction. “Straight Talk with Tracey” is a magazine format, lifestyle show that brings the conversation on mental health and addiction into the family rooms of households throughout the country.

The show debuted in May and airs at noon on the second Thursday of every month on the HAN Network.

The premiere show, “Is The Kid Alright?” discussed when an adolescent is just being an adolescent and when an adolescent is in need of help. As adolescents navigate the transition from childhood to adulthood, parents can be plagued with worry about what is “normal”.

Tracey Masella was joined by child/adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Aaron Krasner to discuss the developmental stage of adolescence.

Dr. Aaron Krasner made another guest appearance on to discuss developing a family frame of rules and expectations, setting limits, how much is too much negotiation and how to teach your child to be independent on the second episode, “Rollercoasters and Ferris Wheels – Communicating with Your Teen” which aired June 8.

Micaela Scully, Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Silver Hill Hospital and Transgender, Gender Queer, Gender Questioning Youth Forum Group Leader at Triangle Community Center in Norwalk will discuss "LGBTQ: Straight Talk on the Queer Community” on July 13. Erin Kleifield PhD.,Program Manager at Silver Hill Hospital’s Eating Disorders Program will share her knowledge on “Body Image and Disordered Eating” as Tracey’s guest on August 10.

Host Tracey Masella, LCSW has worked at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, CT for five years.

She is intensively trained in DBT and has additional training in DBT-S for substance use disorder treatment. While at Silver Hill, Tracey has worked with the dual diagnosis adult population and most recently serves as the Program Manager for the Adolescent Transitional Living Program. Prior to joining Silver Hill Hospital, she worked at the New Haven Family Alliance developing an adolescent court diversion program, working with adolescents and families in the community through mediation, family therapy, and case management. Tracey satisfies her passion for non-profit work by participating on the board of Medical Relief Alliance, working with women in Kenya who are affected by HIV/AIDS by offering medical help, education, and a micro-finance program.

Silver Hill Hospital is an 85year old, not-for-profit psychiatric hospital with acute crisis stabilization and longer-term residential Transitional Living Programs. It admits 3,000 adolescents and adults annually for psychiatric disorders that include addiction, pain with co-occurring addiction, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, schizophrenia and the Hospital specializes co-occurring diagnosis and treatment. Silver Hill is an academic affiliate of the Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry.

“Straight Talk with Tracey” previously aired episodes can be viewed on Silver Hill Hospital’s You Tube Channel.

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Reading is exercise for your brain: Our July Book List for Healthcare News

Portraits of Courage George W. Bush 66 color paintings by the former president of members of the military who served the US since 9/11

The Book of Joy Dalai Lama & Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams Two spiritual leaders discuss how to find joy in the face of suffering

A Dog’s Purpose W. Bruce Cameron A heartwarming and emotional story of a devoted dog who finds his voice and purpose through the lives of the humans he loves

Lilac Girls Martha Hall Kelly Inspired by the life of a real World War 2 heroine, this story is a powerful examination of history seen uniquely through the eyes of a female.

Empire State of Mind: How Jay-Z went from street corner to corner office Zack O’Malley Greenburg A combination biography and business book

Spirit of the Horse William Shatner with Jeff Rovin Moving tribute to horses by actor and founder of the Hollywood Charity Horse Show

Al Franken Giant of the Senate Al Franken The entertaining story of the comedian who runs for office and wins Choosing Hope: How I Moved Forward from Life's Darkest Hour Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis with Robin Gaby Fisher A former first-grade teacher's heartfelt account of how she survived both the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre and the events that followed it.

Eleanor Roosevelt Volumes 1 & 2 Blanche Weisen Cook How a first lady turned an undefined position into a powerful position of influence and change photos provided

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Invisible habits run your life.

Whether the first things you do when you get up in the morning are run and make yourself scrambled eggs or snooze the alarm and eat sugary cereal, those are habits. (Ditto healthy snacking, sleeping regularly, and remembering to call your mom once in a while.) And because habits by their nature tend toward inertia, changing them or developing new ones are hard.

Fortunately, many of us carry finely-tuned habit-forming devices in our pockets all day: our smartphones.

The best habit apps either prompt you to do something — helping you form a new habit — or help you modify and improve your existing ones.

Here are the best apps for healthy habits.

Runkeeper Runkeeper is more than just a great app for tracking your runs. It threads the whole experience of running through the habitforming cues and rewards of a mobile game. It also lets you keep a digital diary of all the measurable and un-quantifiable factors that impacted each run, letting you get an idea over time of what's been helping and hurting. You'll gain more than data on how well you've run — you'll develop a running craving. iOS, Android

Sleep Better with Runtastic There are a lot of sleep apps out there that do basically the same thing: attempt to track your sleep with their accelerometers and/or microphones and use science (and pseudoscience) to influence how you rest. This one stands out though because it encourages you to record the outside factors that impinge on your sleep, so you build a complete picture of your sleep habits over time. iOS, Android

Habitbull The thing about health is that it's highly personal.

Sure, there are some things like better sleep or meditation that could probably make anyone healthier. But others are specific like Don't eat the sugary granola bars in the basket at work, Take the stairs, or Skip the beers at happy hour this weekend.

Habitbull is the most popular generic habit tracker for all those healthy behaviors you're trying to adopt. It turns keeping up with healthy habits into a game, with little digital incentives not to break them, and lots of juicy analytics. iOS, Android

Sworkit In terms of clean, easy-touse, helpful exercise apps for tasks other than running there's a clear leader: Sworkit. It doesn't have quite the depth of analytics as, say, Runkeeper. But it's still a great way to develop a workout habit, meet goals, and stay on track. iOS, Android

Calorie Counter & Diet Tracker by MyFitnessPal Tracking what you actually eat in a day or week can be a crucial tool toward developing nutritious eating habits. But a lot of nutrition apps out there push you toward particular dietary plans with marginal-to-no grounding in hard science. So rather than helping you eat more healthfully, they shift you toward no-carb or no-fat diets.

MyFitnessPal, conversely, is fairly goal-agnostic.

It just tracks what you're eating in a clean, simpleto-use format that allows you to set your own targets (on your own or with the help of a nutritionist) and then to know if you've met them. iOS, Android

Headspace If you're trying to build a meditation habit, Headspace has some good advantages. Most significant among them: It prompts you to meditate every day without getting too irritating. iOS, Android

ShopWell Another one of the hardest parts of sticking to a healthy eating plan can be actually buying the right food in the first place.

ShopWell helps you do that. And, like MyFitnessPal, it's goal-agnostic. Just tell the app how you're trying to live your life and it'll help you get there.

Source://www.businessinsider.com/ iOS, Android Rafi Letzter

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Sleep-Away Camp Packing Tips

1. Plan ahead Read all of the information the camp sends you well in advance so you know exactly what to expect. Sometimes a camp will have special items they require that aren’t found on a typical packing list. The paperwork will tell you the ins and outs of that specific camp. Fill out all forms ahead of time and be sure to ask if you have any questions.

2. Use a packing list and pack smart When packing, roll clothes to save space and put socks and underwear inside shoes. Use packing cubes to sort smaller items and toiletries.

Pack thin towels that will dry quickly, and consider sending baby powder for swimsuit chafing. Pack more underwear, socks, and sunscreen than you think they’ll need. Label your child’s clothing and personal items.

3. Only send items you don’t mind losing Send kids with older clothes, hats, and shoes, basically items you don’t mind getting lost or being thrown away when they return home.

4. Leave the technology at home Taking a smart phone to camp will only be a distraction and prevent kids from making new friends. Not to mention it’s one more valuable item to worry about losing, so leave it at home, they’ll be fine without it.

5. Don’t forget the medications, glasses, retainer, or contact lenses The camp will have a nurse or infirmary where prescription medications will be kept for the duration of your child’s stay. They also will have all the basic first aid necessities so there is no need for you to bring your own. It is up to your child to manage their contacts, glasses, and/or retainer, so if your child hasn’t been to sleep-away camp before, you may want to discuss the importance of these items ahead of time. If your child has food allergies you will want to make sure your child understands what to do in case of an emergency and that the staff of the camp is informed as well.

Source://kidsareatrip.com/summer-camp

Children’s Day Camps & Summer Programs in Fairfield County

Ambler Farm Summer Program: Adventures at the Farm 257 Hurlbutt Street, Wilton, CT 06897 (203) 834-1143 www.amblerfarm.org The Apple Blossom School’s Waldorf Summer Program 440 Danbury Road Wilton, CT 06897 (203) 493-4003 www.appleblossomschool.org

Audubon Greenwich Summer Nature Day Camp 613 Riversville Road Greenwich, CT 06831 (203) 869-5272 greenwich.audubon.org

Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens Summer Explorer Programs 151 Brookdale Road Stamford, CT 06903 (203) 322-6971 www.bartlettarboretum.org

Blue Spruce Farm 626 Wheeler Road Monroe, CT 06468 (203) 268-6774 www.bluesprucehorseriding.com Camp Invention Over 10 locations throughout Fairfield County (800) 968-4332 www.campinvention.org

Farm Camp at the Unquowa School 981 Stratfield Road Fairfield, CT 06825 (203) 336-3801 www.unquowa.org/our-programs/ farm-camp/

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Healthy Summer recipes Grilled chicken breasts with roasted yellow tomato sauce Serves 4 Ingredients

Vegetable salsa

This recipe uses the grill to 4 yellow tomatoes, halved and seeded both cook the chicken and 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil make a smoky-flavored 2 garlic cloves, minced tomato sauce. The yellow 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar tomato sauce also makes this dish unique.

3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, each about 5 ounces 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

Directions

Serves 16 Ingredients

Dietitian's tip:

Dietitian's tip: Store-bought salsa can have

Preheat your gas grill. Away from the heat source, lightly coat the grill rack with cooking spray. Position the cooking rack 4 to 6 inches from the heat source.

1 cup diced zucchini as much as 400 milligrams 1 cup chopped red onion (mg) of sodium in 1/4 cup.

Arrange the tomatoes skin side down on the grill rack.

2 red bell peppers, seeded This thick vegetable salsa Grill until the skins begin to blacken, about 5 minutes. has much less sodium — and diced (about 2 cups) Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let 150 mg in 1/2 cup. If you 2 green bell peppers, seeded steam until the skins loosen, about 10 minutes. prefer hotter salsa, add 1/2 and diced (about 2 cups) to 1 tablespoon finely In a small frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium 4 tomatoes, diced chopped jalapeno peppers. heat.

Add the garlic and saute until softened, about (about 2 cups) 1 minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.

2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro Core and peel the tomatoes. In a blender or food processor, combine 1 teaspoon ground black pepper the tomatoes, the garlic with the oil, and the vinegar. Pulse until 2 teaspoons sugar well blended. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the basil and 1/8 teaspoon of 1/4 cup lime juice the pepper.

1/2 teaspoon salt Sprinkle the chicken breasts with 1/4 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper. In a shallow dish, stir together the parsley, Directions thyme and the remaining 2 tablespoons basil. Dredge the chicken Wash vegetables and prepare as diin the herb mixture, coating completely. Grill the chicken, turning rected. In a large bowl, combine all the once, until browned on both sides and no longer pink on the inside, ingredients. Toss gently to mix. Cover about 4 minutes on each side. and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to Transfer the chicken breasts to warmed individual plates. Spoon allow the flavors to blend. the tomato sauce on top, dividing evenly. Serve immediately.

Source: http://www.mayoclinic.org/

Farmers Markets Fairfield County

Locations & Schedules Bridgeport Farmers’ Market United Congregational Church 877 Park Avenue Thursdays, 1pm-6pm July 2 thru October 29 Bethel Farmers’ Market Rte. 6, Fairfield County Extension Service Building 67 Stony Hill Rd. Opposite Stony HIll Inn Saturdays, 9am-1pm July thru October Darien Farmers’ Market Mechanic Street Behind Fire Station Wednesdays, 11am-6pm May 13 thru December 16 *Greenwich Farmers' Market Arch Horse Neck Parking Lot Commuter Parking Lot Saturdays, 9:30am-1pm May 16 thru December 19 Norwalk Farmers’ Market Fodor Farm, Flax Hill Rd South Norwalk Fridays, 12pm-5pm July 10 thru October 30 *Stratford Farmers' Market Deluca Field, Main St. Mondays, 1pm-6pm June 29 thru October 26 *Westport Farmers' Market Saugatuck Congregational Church 245 Post Road Sundays, 11:30am-2:30pm May 31 thru November 22 *WIC CERTIFIED MARKETS

Source://www.ctfarmfresh.org

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Apply Your Daily SPF No one likes a sunburn and no one likes those funky tan lines.

Applying sunscreen is important.

Not only does sunscreen help prevent skin cancer, but it has also been proven to help slow down your skin’s aging process. Severe sun burns (also known as sun poisoning) can also lead to extreme dehydration, if you aren’t careful, which could require a stay in the hospital.

A sunscreen with a lower SPF can be just as effective as one with a higher SPF. However, people with a fairer complexion should use a higher SPF, due to less melanin in their skin. Lotions are usually a little more effective than sprays, just because there is less of a chance for streaking.

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Embrace “Healthier” Barbeques Families and friends love to have a good barbeque during the summer, but instead of the traditional staples, broaden your palette a little.

Instead of the traditional burgers and brats, opt for grilled chicken or try some fresh fish on the grill.

These portions of tasty protein are much healthier than hamburgers or hot dogs, and they leave you feeling fuller longer.

4 Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate Water is your best bet for a summer beverage. Sure, you can still enjoy the occasional cocktail, you just need to drink more water if you are going to be outdoors for more than a few hours.

For every hour that you are in the sun, you should drink at least 1-2 glasses, or at least 1-2 bottles.

This prevents dehydration and will replenish your energy levels while you take in the rays.

Source: http://www.bistromd.com

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Summer means a time for surfing, sand, barbeques, pool parties and the occasional getaway.

Many of these plans are also an open invitation for you to get sick, especially if you are traveling our lounging outside.

If any of your summer plans revolve around these activities, here are 6 ways you can ensure you stay healthy.

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ways to stay healthy this

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Travel Light

Most people don’t think of luggage leading to injury, but actually, it’s quite common.

Packing light can prevent injuries such as strains, pulls, and tears. If you do need to pack more because you are going on an extended trip, make sure you are familiar with proper techniques for heavy lifting.

Bend at the knees, and use your leg muscles, and avoid twisting or rotating your spine.

Ideally, you want to save money by not checking your bags, but it may be a good idea to reconsider, especially if you are traveling alone.

A checked bag fee is cheaper than a visit to the doctor.

2

Eat Breakfast!

Too many times too many people forget to eat breakfast in the morning before heading outside. Without proper nutrition first thing in the morning, your body basically wilts in the summer sun, potentially leading to heat overexposure, dehydration, or fainting.

Eat a breakfast high in protein, like eggs, with a side of fruit or whole grains. Plus, a healthy breakfast first thing in the morning will jump-start your metabolism.

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Avoid Over-Intoxication It’s understandable that during summer you want to have a good time, but it’s important that you cool it on the alcoholic beverages if you are going to be outside for more than a few hours.

When you drink alcohol in the sun, it dehydrates you further, causing you to perspire and urinate more. Alcohol fails to replenish your water stores, so it’s important that you drink water between alcoholic beverages.

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Tips for a safe summer cookout

July is National Grilling Month! When it’s a beautiful summer day and you’re surrounded by close friends and family, the last thing that may come to mind is food safety. But nothing puts a damper on a good cookout like food poisoning! You can keep yourself and your loved ones healthy by practicing safe food handling methods in your kitchen and at the grill.

Here are some tips from Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s Outpatient and Community Liaison Dietitian Allie Lang, RDN, LDN, to keep your backyard get-togethers fun this summer.

Prevent cross contamination.

Before they are cooked, raw meats, poultry and fish can carry harmful bacteria. It is important to keep these foods separate from ready to eat foods.

Use separate cutting boards, plates and utensils for raw meats. Also, clean surfaces between prepping these foods and others. After you have cooked your meat and poultry, be sure to put it on a clean platter for serving. One common mistake is using the same tongs or spatulas to move raw and cooked meats. Avoid this by keeping plenty of clean utensils at hand.

Cook foods to safe internal temperatures.

Ensuring that foods reach safe internal temperatures can help fight the growth of bacteria. The USDA recommends these internal temperatures: • • • •

Hot dogs: 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) Chicken: 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) Hamburgers: 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) Steaks and chops: 145 degrees F (63 degrees C)

Unlike steaks that can be safely cooked with a pink center, hamburgers should be cooked all the way through with no pink visible.

Keep foods out of the danger zone.

The temperature danger zone (40 to 140 degrees F, 4 to 60 degrees C) is where harmful bacteria can grow on foods best. By keeping hot foods above 140 degrees F and cold foods below 40 degrees F, you can prevent bacteria from growing. Keep salads and other cold foods on ice if possible and serve hot foods soon after cooking. Also, keep meat and poultry cold in the fridge or in a cooler until you are ready to cook them. When marinating, always do it in the fridge, not at room temperature.

Handle leftovers safely.

Everyone loves leftovers after a cookout but these can be the worst culprits for food borne illness if not handled safely. If any foods were left at room temperature for more than two hours, throw them out. Two hours gives bacteria plenty of time to multiply to unsafe levels. If it’s a particularly hot day (90 degrees F or above or 32 degrees C or above) discard any foods out for more than one hour. Any other leftovers can be stored in shallow containers in the fridge.

When cooking for your loved ones you can never be too careful. By following these easy, safe handling tips, you can keep your family and friends safe from food poisoning. Have a safe and happy summer!

Need more food safety tips? Call the Nutrition Clinic at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital at 617-983-4455 to make an appointment with one of our registered dieticians.

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