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What is a pancreas?

The pancreas is a gland, about six inches long, located deep in the abdomen, behind the stomach.

It produces enzymes that help with digestion and secretes hormones that control the levels of sugar in the blood.

What is cancer?

Cancer is a mutated group of cells in the body that grows and divides in an uncontrolled manner.

Cancer cells sometimes spread from the original cancer site to form tumors in other parts of the body. Pancreatic cancer begins when abnormal cells within the pancreas grow out of control and form a tumor.

What are the symptoms of pancreatic cancer?

Pancreatic cancer may cause only vague, unexplained symptoms. Pain (usually in the abdomen or back), weight loss, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and/or eyes) with or without itching, loss of appetite, nausea, changes in stool, pancreatitis and recent-onset diabetes are symptoms that may indicate pancreatic cancer. If you are experiencing one or more of these symptoms, we urge you to speak to your doctor immediately and reference pancreatic cancer.

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How is pancreatic cancer diagnosed?

A pancreatic tumor can only be seen on an imaging study such as a computed tomography (CT) scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or endoscopic ultrasound (EUS).

How is pancreatic cancer classified?

Pancreatic tumors are classified into two groups by the type of cell in which they start – exocrine and neuroendocrine (endocrine) tumors.

More than 95 percent of pancreatic cancers are classified as exocrine tumors. Additionally, the doctor will describe the extent of cancer in the body through staging. Stage is a measure of how far the cancer has grown, using size of the tumor, lymph node involvement and locations to which it has spread. Stages range from I to IV, with stage I describing the earliest form of cancer.

What treatments are available for pancreatic cancer?

Treatment of pancreatic cancer depends on the stage of the disease and the patient’s general health. Patients may be treated with standard (approved) treatments or may participate in clinical trials. Standard treatments include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Clinical trials investigate new treatments for pancreatic cancer.

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network strongly recommends clinical trials at diagnosis and during every treatment decision.

How many people get pancreatic cancer each year?

Approximately 53,670 Americans are expected to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the United States in 2017. Pancreatic cancer is the ninth most commonly diagnosed cancer in women and the 11th most commonly diagnosed in men in the United States.

Why is pancreatic cancer difficult to detect early?

The pancreas is located deep in the abdomen, so it is difficult for a doctor to see or feel the tumor during a physical exam. Additionally, symptoms of pancreatic cancer are not always obvious and usually develop gradually. If a person has symptoms that suggest pancreatic cancer, a variety of tests may be performed to make an accurate diagnosis. However, there is no standard diagnostic test for pancreatic cancer, which further complicates the diagnostic process.

For more information about pancreatic cancer, visit www.pancan.org

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It is beyond comprehension that another month has passed and brought us unimaginable global challenges and tragedies. What we have been taking away from these disasters is the incredible way in which neighbors and strangers have joined together to help each other, lift each other up physically and metaphorically, and to be part of the larger restoration effort for the community and the human spirit. In the wake of unhealthiness this generosity and kindness will ultimately lead to healthier lives; physically and emotionally.

As a local healthcare resource we are participating in the relief efforts through our parent company, Belsito Communications. We are collection donations of emergency supplies at our corporate office at 1 Ardmore Street, New Windsor, NY from now though 5pm on October 16th. A complete list of supplies is on our facebook page for Belsito Communications, Inc. or you may call us at 845-534-7500 for more information.

In November, we focus on gratitude for all that we have in our lives, particularly as Thanksgiving approaches, and how we can share our gifts through volunteering, engaging and sharing our lives with others. That human interaction is truly the greatest gift, one that can truly be harvested by us all and nurtured throughout the year.

We encourage all of our readers to look around find a neighbor, stranger, friend, acquaintance and reconnect, be present and find your common thread. We know the joy you will reap will help you when our world view is dim and when those around us suffer. Take that first step and lead by example. Share your story with us and we will include it in upcoming issues as part of our commitment to healthy inspiration.

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Together the couple worked with increased determination to support patients fighting the disease and have continued to advocate for more awareness.

“More time and research will give us a chance to detect the disease earlier and save lives,” said Robertson. “Our hope is that no one else will have to go through the ending that our family had to experience. But we need more people to raise their voice, take action David Robertson with his family and donate to see the results.”

Join the Robertsons and support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s urgent goal to double survival by 2020. Please visit www.pancan.org for ways to help spread awareness or to donate.

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As the Major League Baseball (MLB) playoffs begin, New York Yankees relief pitcher David Robertson will be aiming to strike out more than just batters. With a new PSA supporting the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), Robertson hopes to help end pancreatic cancer. Robertson’s passion is driven by the memory of his father-in-law, Rick Cronin, who died from the disease in 2016.

In the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIhJzgmi2HE& feature=youtu.be, Robertson urges friends and fans to get involved with PanCAN to provide hope and improve outcomes for all pancreatic cancer patients.

Pancreatic cancer is the world’s toughest cancer with a five-year survival rate of just 9 percent. The disease kills more people than breast cancer in the United States, and more than 53,000 Americans will be diagnosed with the disease this year. That’s more than 145 mothers, daughters, fathers, sons, sisters, brothers, colleagues or friends who hear the dreaded news every single day.

Robertson and wife Erin first became involved with PanCAN as volunteers in 2009, neither having a connection to the disease. But six years later, Cronin was diagnosed and the Robertsons felt the effects of pancreatic cancer firsthand.

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Where toVolunteer this Holiday Season: Soup Kitchens and more in Westchester County

The Sharing Community, Inc.’s Thanksgiving Day Celebration is a wonderful occasion, memorable for the spirit of giving on the part of the volunteers, contributors, and staff who reach reach out to meet the needs of the homeless and hungry. For more information on this event please email or call Lenora Johnson at 914-963-2626 ext. 245.

The Food Bank for Westchester serves over 300 community partners throughout Westchester, including food pantries, soup kitchens, child and adult day-care centers, and shelters. The Food Bank provides 95% of all the food given to hungry families, children and seniors as cooked meals or groceries to take home.

To participate in the Holiday Turkey Drive or to become a volunteer, please call (914) 923-1100 or visit www.foodbankforwestchester.org.

Graces Kitchen is accepting donations of money and food. Volunteer assistance is needed weekdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Volunteers are needed to help serve holiday meals on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. For more information call 914-949-3098 or visit www.liftingupwestchester.org/graces-kitchen.

The Westchester Community Opportunity Program, Inc. (WestCOP) is accepting monetary donations and seeking volunteers to help children, veterans and families combating poverty and its adverse effects in the Hudson Valley. For more information call 914-592-5600 or visit www.westcop.org.

The Ossining Food Pantry is looking for non-perishable foods such as rice, cereal (healthy, not sugared), soup, tuna, peanut butter and canned vegetables. Volunteers are also needed to facilitate food drives. For more information call (914) 762-5510 or visit www.ossiningfoodpantry.org.

Westhab, Inc. is accepting canned and dried foods of any kind for the food pantry, at two separate locations: 103 Elm Street, Yonkers, New York, 10701; 28 Pier Street, Yonkers, New York, 10705. For more information source:www.nymetroparents.com call 914-345-2800 or visit www.westhab.org.

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Topping-Off Westchester Medical Center Health Network celebrates Ambulatory Care Pavilion construction milestone

Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and Westchester County celebrated the height of construction on the health network’s new Ambulatory Care Pavilion adjacent to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla – the largest healthcare construction project in Westchester County in decades – recently with a ceremony recognizing the construction milestone.

Representatives from WMCHealth, Westchester County, and the Hudson Valley community gathered for a “topping off” ceremony The 280,000-square-foot, $230 million Ambulatory Care Pavilion, on schedule for completion in 2018, responds to a need for additional space for Westchester Medical Center’s growing programs and patient volume.

“As the region’s leading healthcare resource, Westchester Medical Center Health Network is committed to providing the high quality advanced care that the residents of our region expect and deserve,” said Michael D. Israel, President and CEO of WMCHealth. “Today is an exciting day for WMCHealth and for our communities as we celebrate the significant progress that has been made to date on this one-of-a-kind-facility and look forward to the care, innovative technologies and possibilities for the future that will live within its walls.”

The eight story steel and glass facility will include an Advanced Imaging Center, Ambulatory Surgery Center and Heart and Vascular Institute, in addition to a 20,000-square-foot expansion in private rooms for the medical center and 75,000 additional square feet for physicians’ offices.

Collaboration between WMCHealth and Westchester County was key to the construction of the Ambulatory Care Pavilion.

County Executive Robert P. Astorino created the Westchester County Local Development Corporation (LDC) to make tax exempt financing available for not-for-profit organizations at no expense to the county’s taxpayers. The LDC amended its bylaws to expand the nonprofit status reach to public benefit corporations like WMCHealth.

“The Ambulatory Care Pavilion will enhance the quality of life for patients in Westchester while creating hundreds of jobs and generating a boost for the local economy – truly a winning combination,” County Executive Robert P. Astorino said. “The county was able to assist in the opening of this state-of-the-art facility through low-cost financing provided by our Local Development Corporation at no risk to the taxpayers.”

With the growth of WMCHealth to include seven hospitals and a workforce of more than 12,000 people, the construction of the new facility is expected to generate 180 new full-time jobs when complete, as well as 225 prevailing wage construction jobs. The construction project is believed to be one of Westchester County’s largest non-residential building projects in recent memory and is the largest healthcare construction project since the construction of WMCHealth main tower in 1977 and the 250,000-square-foot Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in 2004.

“The Ambulatory Care Pavilion will enable WMCHealth to expand its outpatient care offerings and benefit the greater Hudson Valley communities through the economic growth that accompanies it, now and in the future,” said Mitchell Hochberg, Chairman of the Westchester County Health Care Corporation Board of Directors. “Beyond the physical space, the new facility will be a symbol of WMCHealth’s commitment to the Hudson Valley.”

To date, 20,000 man hours have been invested to complete the work on the pavilion’s foundations; 5,045 tons of concrete have been poured and 160 tons of steel reinforcements have been installed in the concrete foundations.

WMCHealth’s 280,000-square-foot Outpatient Care Center is Westchester County’s Largest Healthcare Construction Project in 40 years

About Westchester Medical Center Health Network The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is a 1,700-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, New York, with 10 hospitals on eight campuses spanning 6,200 square miles of the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 12,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians. From Level 1, Level 2 and Pediatric Trauma Centers, the region’s only acute care children’s hospital, an academic medical center, several community hospitals, dozens of specialized institutes and centers, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities, homecare services and one of the largest mental health systems in New York State, today WMCHealth is the pre-eminent provider of integrated healthcare in the Hudson Valley. For more information about WMCHealth, visit WMCHealth.org.

From left, Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino; Michael D. Israel, President and CEO of WMCHealth, and Mitchell Hochberg, Chairman of the Westchester County Health Care Corporation Board of Directors

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The law firm of Ely J. Rosenzveig & Associates, PC, achieves impressive results for clients in the areas of elder law, trusts and estates

Ely J. Rosenzveig and his son, Ariel, are proud to lead a respected elder law firm in White Plains serving families throughout the tri-state area.

However, the family feel extends past father and son. The law firm of Ely J. Rosenzveig & Associates, P.C treats every client like family.

“My dad and I are very involved in our clients’ lives, especially during difficult times,” Ariel Rosenzveig said. “We become close to them and we enjoy the relationships that we build. We value those relationships and are always attentive to our clients to help them with all of their needs. We take special pride in being there for our clients and their families through thick and thin.”

Ely J. Rosenzveig & Associates practices in all areas of elder law, including trust and estate planning, administration, and litigation, tax counsel, asset protection and special needs planning, Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security disability benefits, guardianships, long term care planning, Medicaid spousal recovery claims, and Medicaid lien resolutions.

Father and son pride themselves on an unyielding commitment to the advocacy of their clients’ interests. Estate planning is one of the most important steps any person can take to make sure that their final property and health care wishes are honored, and that loved ones are provided for in their absence. A comprehensive estate plan can resolve a number of legal questions that arise whenever anyone dies.

The firm has achieved impressive results for clients on a host of Medicaid related issues, from getting Medicaid approvals for coverage of home care and institutional care benefits, to very accommodative resolutions of Medicaid spousal recovery claims, where the office of Medicaid aggressively pursues a claim for reimbursement for Medicaid benefits provided from the non-institutionalized (i.e., or “community”) spouse.

“Our firm has a thorough understanding of Medicaid and the experience to advocate aggressively and effectively for you and your family,” said Ely Rosenzveig, who has been an attorney for nearly thirty (30) years. “It is very rewarding work and we work tirelessly for our clients.”

Elder law is very important. Appropriate estate and asset-protection planning can help preserve assets, reduce taxes, and help individuals qualify for Medicaid.

As you or your loved one grows older, the quality of care you receive becomes increasingly important. At some point, it becomes necessary to make plans for the future to make sure that your needs and desires are met.

When this time comes, it is important to enlist the experience of Ely J. Rosenzveig & Associates, so the process of planning for the future is stress-free for your family.

This can be critical in the process of maintaining the well-being of you or your loved one.

At Ely J. Rosenzveig & Associates, father and son have the opportunity to help clients plan across the span of many years. Often, it leads to advising multiple generations of the family, which Ely and Ariel Rosenzveig find rewarding. Over the course of time, they help clients as their lives and needs change, from naming the guardians of their minor children in their Wills, to planning for retirement, to protecting assets when in need of a skilled nursing facility or home care.

Ely J. Rosenzveig & Associates builds a relationship with clients, which is built upon years of assisting them, often in difficult times in their lives, and helping them move beyond those times and provide them with peace of mind and financial security.

Our firm is certainly proud to build these types of relationships with families such as yours.

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Sarah Lawrence College Launches Online Certificate Program in Advance Care Planning Program in Cooperation with National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization to train healthcare professionals on talking to patients about end-of-life care decisions With the number of older Americans expected to double by 2060, end-of-life care is fast becoming one of the most important conversations that physicians can have with their patients.

Recognizing this fact, Sarah Lawrence College’s Graduate & Professional Studies program has launched a course to train physicians and healthcare professionals in discussing end-of-life care preferences. Advance Care Planning for Primary Care Practitioners is an online non-credit, self-paced, 4-hour CME, CEU certificate in Advance Care Planning for practitioners and practices that receive Medicare B reimbursement.

“As the population ages, there is a greater need for information, tools and analysis for healthcare professionals, caregivers and the general public on how to deal with dying,” said Rebecca O. Johnson, MSCED, MFA, Program Director, End-of-Life Care Program, Sarah Lawrence College Graduate & Professional Studies.

“Advance Care Planning for Primary Care Practitioners not only provides physicians with the expertise to talk

to their patients about planning for end of life, but with the tools they need to bill under Medicare.’’

The cost of the three-course certificates $1,000 or each course can be taken separately at a cost of $375.

The courses offer CME or CEU credits which healthcare providers are required to complete annually as part of their licensing.

The courses address the following topics; • How to conduct quality of life conversations and develop a process for assessment of patients’ wishes and goals.

• Understanding your legal and ethical obligations to patients in Advance Care Planning • Instruction in accessing and completing ACP forms.

The faculty includes physicians and legal and healthcare industry experts Healthcare providers interested in learning more about the certificate program can visit https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/ce/eol/certificates.html

6 Smart Steps for Lowering Your Medical Bills Are healthcare debts piling up? Our expert advice can help you cut those costs.

When dealing with a daunting medical bill, such as an unexpected tab from a hospital stay, one approach many people overlook is negotiating a lower price. Insurance companies ask for (and get) huge discounts on posted rates. So why shouldn’t you?

Negotiating may make more sense than ever, with consumers shouldering the costs of higher deductibles and co-pays. No matter what happens in Washington, this trend is likely to continue.

According to a Kaiser Family Foundation survey, 20 percent of those 65 and older struggle to pay medical bills, as do 30 percent of working adults with health insurance.

Almost half of Americans surveyed said they’d have trouble paying an unexpected medical bill of $500.

Sometimes you can see a big bill coming—if, for instance, you have a multi-thousand-dollar deductible. But medical bills can also take you by surprise. A 2015 nationally representative Consumer Reports survey of 2,200 adults found that 30 percent of privately insured Americans had received a medical bill where insurance covered less than they expected, leaving them on the hook for the rest.

Whether your bills are the result of a high deductible, an out-of-network charge, a procedure that’s not covered, or lack of insurance, experts say the following could help cut them up to half. (Regulations limit discounts under traditional Medicare, but providers have freer rein with Medicare Advantage and other health plans.)

How To Negotiate Effectively

It may feel odd to bargain with a healthcare provider. But “a lot of doctors are willing to do it—they understand,” says medical billing advocate Adria Gross, CEO of MedWise Insurance Advocacy. So:

1. Be proactive. For planned surgery, make sure your insurer covers the procedure and facility. Tiering (where consumers pay more for certain facilities) is on the rise.

Ask your doctor whether everyone involved takes your insurance, and request a written response; that might help if you later learn that an out-of-network provider was used.

If you’ll be paying out of pocket, ask beforehand for a rate in line with what insurance companies pay. “When you deal with things that aren’t covered by insurance, there is a tremendous opportunity to discuss the fee and negotiate a discount off the posted charge,” says Abbie Leibowitz, M.D., chief medical officer of Health Advocate Solutions, an advocacy and health assistance company.

2. Do your research. Whether you’re negotiating in advance or after you get a bill, websites such as Fair Health and Healthcare Bluebook can help you determine what insurers pay in your area. “Say, ‘I know this is the reasonable and customary charge; can we come down a little bit?’ ” Gross suggests.

3. Talk to the right person. If you get a bill, check it to make sure it’s correct. Then ask your insurer if some or all will be covered. If not, call the provider who sent the bill. Start with someone in the billing department or patient financial

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counseling office, but don’t expect that to be your last stop. “The first response will be, ‘No, I can’t do anything,’ ” Leibowitz says. Keep asking for the manager of the person you’re talking to, until you get to someone with the authority to make a deal.

4. Offer to pay cash. If you can pay most of a bill, offer to do so immediately. Medical advocates say they can often get a 15 to 20 percent “prompt pay” discount this way.

“They are running a business,” says James Napoli, CEO of Medliminal, which works with consumers and companies to reduce medical costs. “Appeal to their sense of a good business decision.”

5. Explain why you can’t pay. “If you are in retirement on a set income, that will play into it,” Napoli says. The possibility of not getting paid gives healthcare providers a reason to offer a discount or payment plan (ask that it be interestfree). Some states, such as California, require hospitals to provide free or reduced care to consumers within certain income limits. Ask whether yours does.

6. Enlist help. Many hospitals have patient advocates who can help you understand billing codes and pinpoint errors.

Hiring a medical advocate is another option, though it can be expensive. Some take a flat fee, and others charge a percentage of what they save you (25 percent is typical). When considering advocates, ask for their track record and make sure they have experience with complicated medical billing codes.

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The average family caregiver is a working mother of school-aged children. Mornings become a tricky balancing act of getting the kids ready for school, making sure your loved one has what they need for the day before getting yourself out the door for work.

Up to 70% of the time, the family caregiver – not the patient – manages the medications. The more serious the condition, the more likely it is that the family caregiver manages the medications for the patient. This means ensuring your loved one is taking their medication correctly and maintaining an up-to-date medication list.

During the Workday: Juggling caregiving and work.

Six out of 10 family caregivers work full- or part-time in addition to juggling their caregiving responsibilities at home. And most of them say they have to cut back on working hours, take a leave of absence, or quit their job entirely.

The theme for National Family Caregivers Month November 2017 is

“Caregiving Around the Clock”

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Evening: Family time/meal time.

Ensuring that you get proper nutrition will help you maintain strength, energy, stamina, and a positive attitude.

Nutrition is as important for you as the caregiver as it for your loved one.

Caregiving affects the whole family.

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All Day Long: Managing medications.

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can be a 24-hours a day/7-days a week job. Caring for a senior with Alzheimer’s or a child with special needs can be non-stop.

Providing care around the clock can crowd out other important areas of life.

And you never know when you will need to rush to the hospital or leave work at the drop of a hat.

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Late at Night: Taking time for yourself.

Late at night might be the only time you get a few minutes for yourself.

Make sure you take time to rest and recharge.

The chance to take a breather and re-energize is vital in order for you to be as good a caregiver tomorrow as you were today.

The Middle of the Night: Emergency room visits.

Have you ever had to take your loved one to the emergency room in the middle of the night?

Be prepared ahead of time with what you need to know and what you need to have with you.

Source:www.CaregiverAction.org

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Soup recipes to help detox your body

Are you toxic? It’s hard not to be in a world filled with pollution along with food toxins such as dyes, fillers, additives and preservatives.

Toxins can adversely affect us from brain to toe, damaging our cells, creating numerous health problems and accelerating aging.

But one good way to rid the body of toxins is with nutrient-charged soups, says Cherie Calbom (www.juiceladycherie.com), a best-selling author and nutritionist whose latest book, Souping is the New Juicing, includes a toxicity quiz.

“Soup can be a part of any detox program,” Calbom says. “What if you never changed the oil or filters in your car? Our bodies are a bit like our cars.

They have filter systems that need to be cleaned out and fluids that need to be flushed out. That’s where souping comes in, offering an abundance of antioxidants, phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals.

“Toxins in the brain can cause a host of cognitive and emotional problems.

They make us weak, restless, and unable to fight off infections, and can even cause pain in our muscles and joints.”

Detoxing the body, Calbom says, has the dual effect of healing and helping weight loss. Here is a recipe she suggests:

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Research shows that the isothiocyanates from kale help regulate detox activities.

5 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil ½ tsp. sea salt 1 cup broccoli, chopped 1-11/2 cups spinach 1 cup kale, chopped 1 can cannellini or great northern beans, drained 2 tsp. fresh turmeric, chopped or 1 tsp. dried turmeric ¼ cup lemon juice (11/2 lemons, juiced) 1 large bunch of cilantro, chopped 1 tbsp. all-purpose seasoning 1 bouillon cube 3½ cups of water Sea salt and pepper to taste

On medium heat sauté garlic with olive oil and salt. Add chopped broccoli and stir for five minutes. Stir in spinach until the leaves are wilted, then add the rest of the ingredients. Stir and simmer for 15 minutes on low to medium heat.

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Reading is exercise for your brain: Our November Book List for Healthcare News To Siri with Love Judith Newman, Harper Collins One mom’s often humorous chronicle of her autistic son’s friendship with Apple’s Siri

Better Homes & Gardens New Cook Book, 16th Edition Better Homes & Gardens, Houghton, Mifflin, Harcourt Publishing Completely revised and updated version of the 1930 classic.

I’m Too Young to be This Old Poppy Smith, Harvest House Publishers Light and serious look at aging and how to turn later years into the best years of one’s life.

Unbelievable: My Front-Row Seat to the Craziest Campaign in American History Katy Tur, Dey Street Books Tur’s fascinating documentation of her 500 days on the campaign trail of Donald Trump.

Ruin: Photographs of a Vanishing America Brian Vanden Brink, Down East Books Striking images of the beauty in architectural ruins

How Starbucks Saved My Life: A Son of Privilege Learns to Live Like Everyone Else Michael Gates Gill, Avery Inspiring Riches to Rags memoir of the humbling and rebirth of the author, a former advertising executive, as a barista at Starbucks.

The Woman in Cabin 10 Ruth Ware, Gallery/Scout Press The perfect thriller for travel aficionados and fans of classic Agatha Christie.

Visual Finance: The One Page Visual Model to Understand Financial Statements and Make Better Decisions Georgi Tsvetanov, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Perfect tool for understanding finance and financial statements for everyone.

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Top tips for living your best life There’s no doubt that your life will change when you get a diagnosis of melanoma. Depending on how serious your disease is, things might be very different for you or only slightly switched up. Either way, there are ways to handle these changes and even thrive while you move on with your life.

Shield Your Skin If you’ve had one melanoma, it means you're at risk for more.

But you can protect your skin with some basic sun-safety tips.

• Don't spend much time outside between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun and its piercing ultraviolet (UV) rays are strongest.

• Every time you go outside, wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen, which protects against UVA and UVB rays.

It should have an SPF of at least 30. Reapply at least every 2 hours, and more often if you're swimming, sweating, or spending time near water or snow.

• Cover your skin with pants, long sleeves, a wide-brimmed hat.

• Wear UV-protective sunglasses outside to protect your eyes.

You may have a higher risk for eye melanoma, so see your eye doctor regularly, too.

• Be extra careful if you’re taking "photosensitive" drugs, which make you more sensitive to the sun. This includes some chemotherapy drugs.

• Check every part of your skin at least once a month, looking for any new or changing marks. Also make sure you have regular checkups with your doctor.

Keep Control of Conversations After a melanoma diagnosis, many people feel better if they confide in others about what’s going on. But sometimes that can backfire. You may find yourself fielding uncomfortable questions or inappropriate comments.

Try these tips to keep awkward moments to a minimum -- or at least control your reaction to them: • Remember, it's usually not about you. People bring their own fears and memories to the table.

• Decide carefully who you’re going to tell about your disease as well as when and how much to share.

• If you're exhausted from explaining your diagnosis over and over again, direct people to a web site or choose a friend or family member to answer questions.

• Have responses ready in case you get odd questions or comments, or be ready to change the subject.

Get Back to Your Workouts Exercise is one of the best things anyone can do for their health, and people with melanoma are no exception. You just need to follow a few commonsense guidelines: • Don't do any really taxing exercise (kickboxing, for example) right after surgery, even if the cut seems to be a small one.

Overdo it and you could tear your stitches.

• Keep in mind that melanoma treatment may have affected your stamina. Even if you were super active before the diagnosis, start

out slowly when you’re getting back to your workouts after treatment.

• If your treatment makes you tired, plan exercise at times of the day when you have the most energy.

• Outdoor workouts should be fine as long as you protect yourself from the sun.

• Always talk to your health care team about the types of activity that are best during your recovery.

Sex After Melanoma If you find and treat melanoma in the early stages, your sex life probably won't change much. If you need chemo and other treatments, though, you may need to adjust. Try these tips: • If a position is uncomfortable, try ones that are easier on you, like both you and your partner lying on your sides.

• Chemo drugs can stay in semen or vaginal fluids for up to 3 days after you get them. Use a condom during that time (for oral sex, too) so you don’t pass the chemicals to your partner.

• Some treatments can affect your desire for sex, keep you from climaxing, or irritate your genitals. Talk to your doctor or nurse about ways to handle these problems.

• If your body doesn’t have enough white blood cells, which can happen with chemo, don't have vaginal or anal sex until your levels go back up. You might get an infection, and you would need those cells to fight it.

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Moving More at the Westchester Heart Walk Heart Walk helps fund lifesaving heart research and encourages heart healthy lifestyles

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the No. 1 killer of all Americans. Heart disease also kills more women than all forms of cancer combined. But more than 80% of heart disease incidence can be prevented with simple lifestyle changes like moving more. The American Heart Association’s October 1st Heart Walk event at Kensico Dam got Westchester residents moving more to fight heart disease, and the money raised will fund research, and help save lives.

Donations are still being accepted online at www.westchesterheartwalk.org.

The Heart Walk is the AHA’s biggest annual event, raising more than $400,000 for AHA programs and research at last year’s event. This year’s event drew nearly 1,200 participants from more than 70 teams registered online. New “Move More” fitness stations were added to get even more activity at the 5K walk event. Kids and adults, and even some cadets volunteering at the event from Company E1 at West Point, tried the Plank Challenge, potato sack races, balloon tennis and more to get moving more.

They ended the 5K with a dance celebration on the Kensico Dam Plaza.

“We know sitting is the new smoking and that inactivity is bad for hearts and blood vessels. We want people to move more to keep their hearts healthy to prevent the number one killer—heart disease,” said Jennifer Miller, AHA Heart Walk Senior Regional Director, “Today was a celebration that heart disease and stroke are survivable.”

Heart Walk Chair, Lori Morton from Regeneron in Tarrytown said that many young researchers receive AHA research grants as their first source of funding.

The Konow family of Ossining is grateful for research, early detection and advanced treatments for CHD. Their baby had lifesaving open heart surgery on the day of last year’s Heart Walk. They shared their story to raise awareness and were honored at this year’s event.

Kailey and Ryan Konow showed up for their 20-week prenatal appointment with the anticipation and excitement of any expectant parents. The doctors confirmed they were having a girl—but that she had a rare congenital heart defect. She was given heart tests immediately after birth last August.

Two months later, she got a simple cold and her oxygen levels dipped dangerously low. Mila Rose was put in a coma so her heart would stop working so hard and had emergency heart surgery on the date of last year’s Heart Walk to open her artery. On January 6th, she had the surgery for her full heart repair, and went home after 15 days, her heart fully repaired. continued on next page

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“We are so grateful for the technology and research that allowed the early detection. We're so grateful for the doctors who continually focused in on her diagnosis and were always ready for her.

She will be closely monitored for her cardiology team for the rest of her life, but her future is bright and our hearts are full,” said Konow.

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CHD is the most common heart birth defect but it is survivable—the AHA journal Circulation that estimates about 1 million children and 1.4 million adults in the United States were living with a congenital heart defect (CHD) in 2010. The American Heart Association’s funding for pediatric cardiac research is second only to the federal government.

Learn more at www.heart.org.

Company E1 Cadets from USMA at West Point tried the Plank Challenge in the American Heart Association Heart Walk’s Move More Fitness Zone. Cadets volunteered at the event.

The Heart Walk is sponsored by White Plains Hospital, WMC Health/Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, Fujifilm, Dr. Patrick W. Thomas and Mrs. Johanna D. Thomas, New York Presbyterian, Phelps Hospital/Northwell Health, New York Medical College, Stop & Shop, Examiner Media, The Peak, Buzz Creators, News 12 Westchester, and Westchester Magazine.

Photos: Carolyn Torella/American Heart Association

Heart Walkers from Team Braveheart stopped to thank USMA at West Point Cadets for their service and for volunteering on Sunday at the Heart Walk.

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