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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING OF THE WYANDANCH PUBLIC LIBRARY, TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Special District Meeting of the qualified voters of the Wyandanch Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, will be held at the Wyandanch Public Library, 14 South 20th Street, Wyandanch, New York, on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, for the purpose of voting, by voting machine, upon the following items: (1) To adopt the Annual Budget of the Public Library for the fiscal year 2022– 2023 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of Wyandanch Union Free School District; and (2) To elect one (1) Trustee to the Wyandanch Public Library Board fill a fill a five-year term commencing on July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2027, as a result of the expiration of the term of office for the seat of Nancy Holliday.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Budget Information Meeting will be held at the Library on March 22, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time; Library Trustees and personnel will be present to provide information to the public.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the 2022-2023 fiscal year for the Wyandanch Public Library’s purposes, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any taxpayer in the school district during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding said meeting, and on the date of the meeting, except Saturdays, Sundays or holidays, from the Library, located at 14 South 20th Street, Wyandanch, New York, during the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., prevailing time; and FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the Office of Member of Board of Trustees shall be filed with the Election Clerk of the Wyandanch Public Library, 14 South 20th Street, Wyandanch, New York, not later than Monday, March 7, 2022, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time. Such nominating petitions shall describe the specific vacancy upon the Library Board for which the candidate is nominated; petitions are to be directed to the Election Clerk of the Wyandanch Public Library; must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District; must state the name and address of each signor, and, must state the name and residence of the candidate; and FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law and has voted at any annual or special district meeting within the past four

years, such voter is eligible to vote at this vote/election; if a voter is registered and eligible to vote pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law, such voter is also eligible to vote at this vote/election. All other persons who wish to vote must register.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that members of the Board of Registration will meet at the Library, located at 14 South 20th Street, Wyandanch, New York, on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, to prepare the register of the School District and any person shall be entitled to have his of her name placed upon such register provided that at such meeting the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the members of the Board of Registration to be then and thereafter entitled to vote at the said meeting to be held on April 5, 2022. The Register will thereafter be filed in the office of the Election Clerk, Wyandanch Public Library, located at 14 South 20th Street, Wyandanch, New York, where the Register will be open for inspection March 22, 2022 and on each of the five (5) days prior to April 5, 2022 excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time; and FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the provisions to the Article 2018-a of the Education Law, absentee ballots for the election of a Trustee of the Library, and adoption of the annual budget may be applied for at the Library between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday. Such applications must be received by the Library by 5:00 p.m. on March 29, 2022 if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or by 5:00 p.m. on April 5, 2022 if the ballot is to be personally delivered to the voter. No absentee voter’s ballot shall be canvassed, unless it shall have been received in the Office of the Clerk of the Library District not later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the election. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Library during regular business hours on each of the five (5) days prior to April 5, 2022 except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a qualified voter whose ability to appear personally at the polling place is substantially impaired by reason of permanent illness or physical disability and whose registration record has been marked “permanently disabled” by the Board of Elections pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law shall be entitled to receive an absentee ballot without making separate application for such absentee ballot.

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ARCHBISHOP DESMOND TUTU MEMORIALIZED

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, joining with global activists, clergy, and revolutionary thinkers, will celebrate the life and legacy of The Most Reverend Archbishop Tutu in a memorial service on Sunday, February 13 at 4 pm at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue (at 112th Street). The service will be livestreamed, with limited in-person attendance.

Archbishop Tutu, known throughout the world for preaching a Gospel of radical reconciliation and truthtelling, first spoke at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in 1986 to thank Americans for protesting against apartheid, and to raise awareness for South African refugee funds. After the Archbisop’s passing in December 2021, the world mourned the loss of this great human rights activist and theologian,

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with politians and activists joining with outpourings of remembrance.

In honor of Archbishop Tutu’s legacy and memory, the Cathedral’s memorial service will include a sermon by The Most Reverend Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church. The Right Reverend Andrew Dietsche, Bishop of the Diocese of New York, and The Right Reverend Clifton Daniel, Dean of the Cathedral, will speak, along with fellow clergy and public figures.

Due to the ongoing pandemic and Cathedral construction work, in-person attendance for the memorial will be limited. The memorial will be livestreamed on the Cathedral’s website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel for all to participate in this tribute to Archbishop Tutu’s prophetic voice for justice.

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COMMENTARY

COOLER HEADS MUST PREVAIL

 By Kevan M. Abrahams Nassau County Legislature, Minority Leader

There is no disputing that the COVID-19 pandemic has been emotionally exhausting. I empathize with the frustration that so many are experiencing. However, as we approach what I pray is the end of the Omicron surge, it is not the time to hastily abandon masks or any other proven tool for preventing the spread of this virus.

Already, this chaos has resulted in troubling impacts on the well-being of our children. As a parent whose children are currently navigating education in the era of COVID-19, I have been horrified by reports from schools across Nassau County in which mask-wearing has become a flashpoint for confrontations, bullying and classroom disruptions.

For months, we have all watched as school board meetings have become targets of violence and

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It didn’t have to be that way.

Unfortunately, far too many political figures in Nassau County and across our nation have put their own futures ahead of working in the interest of the common good of the communities we are so blessed to serve.

Someday soon, the mandates will completely end. When that day

comes, I urge those who opposed mask mandates to remember the mantra of “personal choice” they preach and respect the personal choice of those who continue to wear masks.

Kevan M. Abrahams, of Freeport, represents the First Legislative District in the Nassau County Legislature and serves as the Leader of the Minority Caucus.

Throughout the pandemic, I have been a strong supporter of the efficacy of mask-wearing in public settings as one leg of a multipronged approach for preventing the spread of COVID-19. Based on current trends, I am optimistic that conditions will continue to improve so that universal masking in schools can end after winter break and that no further public health directives will be necessary.

It has always been my firm belief that public health policies must never be political - especially when it impacts the health and safety of our children. However, in recent weeks especially, it has been truly disheartening to witness the efforts by some to deliberately inject chaos into our society for the purposes of generating anger and confusion that they hope to selfishly exploit in the not-toodistant future.

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COMMUNI T Y NE WS COMMUNITY ARTISTS SOUGHT

‘EVERYONE MURAL PROJECT’

of Coney Island, aquatic themes, colorful concepts, and artwork suggested by the businesses as inspiration for their proposals.

“We are excited to continue this initiative to add more public art to our businesses. This round has an interesting mix of businesses in the Amusement District and on Mermaid Avenue with lots of opportunities for artists to think creatively. We are grateful to NYC Small Business Services for continuing to make funding possible and expand our mural installations. We look forward to seeing the concepts artists submit!” said Alexandra Silversmith, Executive Director of the Alliance for Coney Island.

Artists interested in applying should visit www.allianceforconeyisland. org/murals and submit their proposal including the location(s) they are interested in no later than March 1, 2022, at 11:59 PM. All submissions must also

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include examples of relevant prior work which will be reviewed by a selection committee. Preference will be given to proposals that contain original concepts and imagery.

The selected artwork will be installed during the spring season and muralists will be paid upon completion of their work.

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The Alliance for Coney Island is once-again holding an open call inviting local and regional artists to submit proposals to paint large-scale murals for the “The Coney Island for Everyone Mural Project.” This fourth round of beautification for the historic community continues our plans to add vibrancy to the neighborhood.

This phase of the project, which is funded by a grant received from the New York City Department of Small Business Services through the Neighborhood 360 Program, will include gates on five businesses throughout the Coney Island Amusement District and Mermaid Avenue. The objective of the mural project is to liven up the urban landscape of the community with art that commemorates the unique history and culture of this iconic location that is visited by over 7 million people annually and home to 50,000 residents. Artists are encouraged to use historic imagery

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ENTER TAINMENT (NJPAC) WELCOMES BACK URBAN BUSH WOMEN Hair & Other Stories uses storytelling and dance to reflect on race, identity and ideas of beauty through the lens of Black women’s hair. Created by dance-activist troupe Urban Bush Women, this interactive experience weaves together personal stories from the performers and Black women around the country.

engagement. With the groundbreaking performance ensemble at its core, and ongoing programs including the Summer Leadership Institute (SLI), BOLD (Builders, Organizers & Leaders through Dance) and the Choreographic Center Initiative, UBW affects the overall ecology of the arts by promoting artistic legacies;

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Through movement, song and conversation, we’ll explore what constitutes freedom, liberation and release in our everyday struggles to rise to our Extraordinary Selves in extraordinary times. This is the urgent dialogue of the 21st century.

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HI-ARTS NAMES NEW ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE As the New Year begins to unfold, Hi-ARTS welcomes its newest cohort of residents for its signature CRITICAL BREAKS and SKY LAB residencies. Jay Délise, Germono Toussaint, and two collaborative duos — Zachariah Ezer & Dominique Rider and Brian Quijada & Nygel D. Robinson — join the CRITICAL BREAKS residency, which provides an intensive development process, rehearsal space, and a public offering (performance, experience or showing) of their choice to artists in a pivotal phase of creating new work. Friday Lynton join as an Artist-in-Residence for

“Our latest cohort brings such a vast array of talents and narratives that are the here and now of art in America,” said Hi-ARTS Executive Director Aaron L. McKinney. “We are looking forward to supporting them on their journey of discovery as they develop their bold new works, and we warmly welcome each of them into the Hi-ARTS family.”

Friday Lynton is a Brooklynbased Guyanese-American Metal Artisan most acknowledged for conceptualizing elaborate metal objects (sculptures) for the body and home space. Her socially engaged

language for Afropessimism.

Germono Touissant is a multiaward-winning composer, arranger, playwright, and producer. Through his residency he will focus on The Last Gatekeeper, a three-act, Afro-Futurist musical theater experience inspired by the teachings of West African shaman Malidoma Patrice Somé (January 30, 1956 – December 9, 2021). Touissant is no stranger to the Hi-ARTS community having worked as a composer with CRITICAL BREAKS alum Derek Lee McPhatter in 2017 on the development of the sci-fi theater experience Bring Back the Beat.

has provided unique development opportunities to artists from historically marginalized groups, primarily people of color, women, and LGBTQ+ artists, always placing issues of equity and social justice at the forefront. To date, Hi-ARTS has supported works by more than 1000 emerging and acclaimed artists, including boundary-pushing earlycareer artists like Zoey Martinson and The Illustrious Blacks, awardwinning theatrical mainstays like Dominique Morisseau and Kristoffer Diaz and visionaries such as Radha Blank, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Ebony Noelle Golden and

FROM LEF T: JAY DÉLI SE, Z ACHARIAH E ZER, DOMINIQUE RIDER, FRIDAY LY N T O N , B R I A N Q U I J A DA , N Y G L E L D . R O B I N S O N , G E R M O N O T O U I S S A N T SKY LAB, a program that supports socially engaged artists who center community in the development and research of their work, including practitioners who create outside of the traditional studio or theater.

Hi-ARTS is New York City’s premier incubator for urban art, serving as a springboard for the next generation of cutting-edge theater, music, dance, visual art, and multi-disciplinary artists. Core to Hi-ARTS’ mission — and reflective of this cohort — is to foster artists who engage Hip-Hop and urban aesthetics, especially Black artists and artists of the Global Majority, and to amplify their work within and beyond the organization’s home in East Harlem. Among the awardwinning artists that Hi-ARTS has supported are Radha Blank, Ebony Noelle Golden, Nona Hendryx, Marc Bamuthi Joseph and Dominique Morisseau, since its founding as the Hip-Hop Theater Festival (HHTF) in 2000.

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process, Variables Pending, invites audiences and communities into the conversation as they join Lynton in the fabrication of a large-scale metal object.

Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson are developing MEXODUS, a two-man, live-looped, hip-hop show inspired by the estimated 4,000 to 10,000 enslaved people in the South who pursued freedom in Mexico instead of looking north.

Quijada is an actor, playwright and composer whose work has been seen, developed and produced across the country. Robinson is an NYC-based singer, actor, writer, and multi-instrumentalist.

Zachariah Ezer and Dominique Rider are a duo in search of the narrative arc of the slave in the tryptic An Unclear World: Experiments in Afropessimism.

Using their academic and theatrical training, they use the medium of performance to create an aesthetic

Jay Délise will work on &&&Art, a multimedia bouffon, or comedic farce, piece of documentary theater that laughs at the commercialization of the theater in America. Délise will collaborate with “expert” performing arts stage persona Sapphire Crauwtch.

Audiences can follow Hi-ARTS on social media @hiartsnyc and at hiartsnyc.org to learn more about when and how to engage with these artists’ residencies and sharings in the coming months.

About Hi-ARTSHi-ARTS (www. hi-artsnyc.org, @hiartsnyc) is a leading cultural hub within the urban arts movement. Through artistic development residencies, vibrant multi-disciplinary creative programming, and civic engagement opportunities, Hi-ARTS empowers artists to develop bold new work while creating a positive, lasting impact on the community. For more than twenty years, Hi-ARTS

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Nona Hendryx.

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EDUCAT ION FREE CAREER TESTS Career Clarifier LLC announced today that it is giving away 2,500 career tests to college students enrolled at an HBCU in honor of Black History Month. The tests will help 1st and 2nd-year students to identify appealing majors. Juniors and seniors can use their test results to discover exciting career options. Students attending an HBCU can request a free career test with a premium results report at https://www.careerclarifier. com/hbcu/student-sign-up.

“Black History Month is a celebration of achievements by Black Americans, and Career Clarifier is thrilled to donate our innovative career test to support the success of the next generation of Black leaders,” said Jeff Neil, company co-founder.

Career Clarifier is the first career test that is specifically designed for college students and graduates.

Unlike most career tests that focus on personality, Career Clarifier identifies a student’s appealing skills, abilities, and interests and then matches them to career options that typically require a college degree.

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For the month of February 2020, HBCU students will receive a 90page Premium Results report that includes a list of appealing skills and abilities, 20 specific careers that best fit them, detailed 2-page profiles for each recommended career, education suggestions, and a directory of exciting work settings that match their interests.

Career Clarifier believes in a future where all people have careers that let them achieve their potential.

That’s why for every test they sell, the company’s social mission is to give away a free Career Clarifier test to college students from traditionally under-served communities, including first-generation college students, students of color, and veterans who are enrolled in college.

If the company receives more than 2,500 requests from HBCU students for free Career Clarifier tests during Black History Month, the company will create a wait-list that will be used for future donations from its social impact program.

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“The time is always right to do what’s right.”

Give back on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and every day Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s own words remind us of the importance of leadership, hope and service. And at AARP, we believe your experience, skills and passion have the power to inspire others to make a difference.

We encourage everyone to continue his legacy by lending a helping hand in their community. And we can help.

Join us in making a difference on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and every day.

Go to createthegood.org to find ways you can volunteer in your community Please serve your community and others safely by following all CDC COVID-19 guidelines and federal, state and local regulations.

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HEALTHY BENEFITS OF LEMON WATER

Do you keep lemons handy and in supply at home? They provide several benefits and can be used in several ways, including combined with water.

There are at least 10 benefits of lemon water to consider for implementing in your routine.

Is lemon water good for you?

Because lemons are nutritious with vitamin C and antioxidants, using lemons in water helps your body in many ways.

Examples of these benefits of using lemon water include improving your digestive system, boosting your immune system, and fighting infections.

What does lemon water do to your body?

With the minerals that are in lemons, consuming a cup of lemon water can provide several effects on your body, targeting several issues that you might need lemon water to assist you in improving.

Ten (10) benefits of drinking lemon water

 Lemon water detox – Lemon water alone does not make a good detox but adding fiber to your lemon water can help serve as a detox that helps boost your energy, exercise performance, and mental health.  Lemon water for weight loss – The taste can encourage people to drink more – over plain water – due to the citrus and tart flavor; consuming it curbs the appetite and helps with binging on

sweets.  Lemon water for skin – Can hydrate, nourish, and revitalize the skin due to the nutrients and vitamin C in lemons.

These improvements, along with flushing toxins, can reduce wrinkles and keep the skin healthy and supple.  Lemon water for blood pressure – Can regulate and lower blood pressure and maintain heart health due to the potassium in lemons.  Lemon water for bloating – Can stimulate healthy bowel function by reducing bloating and stimulating bowel movements.  Lemon water for kidneys – The citric acid in lemons can help break down calcium crystals that can build up into a small, hard mass that must be removed from the body, also known as kidney stones.  Lemon water for the liver – Can serve as a liver detox because lemons assist with removing toxins, which can cause many health issues over time if they accumulate in the blood. Too many toxins can contribute to aches, diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, and memory loss.  Lemon water for digestion – Can promote healthy digestion and ease constipation and gas if you drink a cup of it on an empty stomach.  Lemon water for the immune system – Can boost your immune function and electrolytes because of the vitamin C in lemons. You can add lemon juice, ginger root, and honey to a hot cup of water for an enhanced immune drink.

 Lemon water for fresh breath – Can alleviate bad breath caused by bacteria and lingering food particles in the mouth. The lemon water also stimulates the production of saliva to help flush the mouth and keep the mouth hydrated.

Disadvantages of drinking lemon water daily

Keep in mind that lemons contain acid, so excessive intake of lemon juice may cause tooth decay or enamel erosion.

Other disadvantages include heartburn, nausea, vomiting, and other gastroesophageal reflux symptoms.

It is important to consume lemon water in moderation, so sticking to a rule of ½ a lemon per cup is advised (experts say that the juice of two lemons per day, maximum, is healthy).

How to make lemon water

To start consuming lemon water regularly, use fresh lemons and start by combining ½ a lemon into ½ a cup of cold water and ½ cup of hot water.

Squeeze the lemon juice from the lemon into the water and stir.

Lime water versus lemon water

If you want to switch it up on occasion, lime water is just as tasty as lemon water. Lemon water may be considered more beneficial since lemons have slightly more health benefits, but both are packed with antioxidants and minerals.

So, drink up!

NUTRITIONAL ADVICE TO AVOID GLAUCOMA Eat right to protect your sight. That’s the advice of the Glaucoma Research Foundation, which offers its recipe for healthier eyes.

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that cause progressive vision loss through damage to the optic nerve. It is the second-leading cause of blindness.

It occurs five times more often in Blacks and about 10 years earlier in Blacks than other ethnic groups, according to the foundation. As with other health issues, good nutrition can make a difference for your eyes, the foundation notes.  FRUITS AND VEGGIES Fruits and veggies are good sources of vitamins A and C, as well as the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin.

These can protect against oxidative stress associated with damage to the optic nerve and other tissues of the eye in glaucoma.

A study that included 584 Black women found that those who consumed three or more fruit or juice servings daily were 79% less likely to have glaucoma than those who had less than one  LEAFY GREENS Leafy greens are one of those veggies to focus on. Research has found a link between kale and spinach consumption and a reduced risk of glaucoma,

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according to the foundation.

Eating leafy greens is also linked to lower rates of inflammation, cancer, heart disease and even the eye disorder macular degeneration.

 TEA And have a cuppa while you’re at it. A study in the British Journal of Ophthalmology found that people who drank at least one cup of hot tea daily

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 NUTS AND SEEDS Nuts and seeds are good sources of vitamin E, which is important for keeping cells healthy and protecting them from the free radical damage that can break down protective retinal tissues, the foundation notes.  FISH The foundation also suggests fish, particularly salmon, tuna, sardines and halibut have high levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to lower glaucoma-related eye pressure.

lowered their glaucoma risk by 74% compared to those who did not.

The foundation also suggests adding chocolate, bananas, avocados, pumpkin seeds and black beans to your diet for their health benefits.  WHICH FOODS SHOULD YOU AVOID? People who are already living with glaucoma should avoid foods that contribute to metabolic syndrome, obesity, blood pressure problems, and diabetes. A diet that helps maintain normal blood pressure and blood sugar helps reduce glaucoma risk, the

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foundation says.

Eating a healthy number of calories, and limiting carbohydrates may also have benefits for the eyes.  HOW TO PROTECT YOUR EYES According to the CDC, you can take the following steps to help protect your eyes and lower your risk of vision loss from glaucoma:  If you are in a high-risk group, get a comprehensive dilated eye exam to catch glaucoma early and start treatment. Prescription eye drops can stop glaucoma from progressing. Your eye care specialist will recommend how often to return for follow-up exams.

Medicare covers a glaucoma test once a year for people in high-risk groups.  Even if you are not in a high-risk group, getting a comprehensive dilated eye exam by the age of 40 can help catch glaucoma and other eye diseases early.  Open-angle glaucoma does not have symptoms and is hereditary, so talk to your family members about their vision health to help protect your eyes—and theirs.  Maintaining a healthy weight, controlling your blood pressure, being physically active, and avoiding smoking will help you avoid vision loss. These healthy behaviors will also help prevent type 2 diabetes and other chronic conditions.

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HE ALTH BENEFITS (BlackPRWire) If you are not familiar with probiotics, then you might want to keep reading…probiotics offer plenty of health benefits.

Upon discovering that they are bacteria, you might think that probiotics sound bad instead of good, but do not fret.

Probiotics are not harmful to the body as you might believe. They are actually quite beneficial for women and our health.

What are probiotics?

Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts – also known as microorganisms – often called “good” bacteria.

Yes, they are good bacteria that help us in managing our health if consumed.

When consumed regularly, probiotics are especially good for your digestive system and keeping your gut healthy. The probiotics help send food through your gut when affecting nerves that control gut movement.

The many types of bacteria are classified as probiotics, and they provide various benefits.

They are present in fermented foods and supplements.

What do probiotics do for women?

Probiotics should become a regular part of your diet, especially if you’re a woman. An area that is specific to women, fertility, can benefit greatly from probiotics.

For women, having a good ratio of certain strains can improve the odds of conceiving.

Of course, discuss with your OBGYN for suggestions on what probiotics are best.

Fertility is not the only area of focus for

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women that draws us to probiotics, but overall vaginal health is improved with implementing probiotics into our routines.

Best probiotics for vaginal health: Another area that is specific to women is vaginal health and the treatment of vaginal infections. Probiotics can balance out the vaginal microbiome, which wards off bacterial vaginosis, urogenital infections,

are probiotics that help balance out the pH level of the vagina.

Our bodies are made to naturally maintain a balance of acidity and alkalinity, so pH balance is important for how our bodies function.

The probiotics help improve certain effects if our pH balance is off, such as reducing vaginal odor and itching as a result of restoring the vagina’s pH to its normal balance.

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and vaginal yeast infections.

According to studies, lactobacillus rhamnosus and lactobacillus fermentum are probiotics that can improve vaginal flora – the bacteria living inside the vagina – if taken daily.

Best probiotics for women’s pH balance: When looking further at vaginal health, there

Again, strains of lactobacillus are shown to improve your pH balance, as well as Bifidobacterium.

Best probiotics for women’s weight loss: Lactobacillus and bifidobacterium strains are also good for reducing belly fat and weight loss.

Probiotics affect appetite and energy

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usage. In fighting obesity, studies show that probiotics may assist in the release of appetite-regulating hormones and increasing levels of fat-regulating proteins.

Best probiotics for women’s overall health: We’ve gone over the women-specific health areas and how important probiotics are in maintaining health in those areas, but they are beneficial for the overall health of everyone.

There are probiotics that help with maintaining overall health, including the health of your organs, immune system, and your skin.

Saccharomyces boulardii, a yeast found in probiotics, for instance, helps fight digestion and diarrhea.

Lactobacillus, the most common probiotic, is known to help with digestion, including helping those who may have difficulty digesting lactose – the sugar in milk. It can also help with diarrhea.

Lactobacillus can be found in yogurt and other fermented foods, such as kefir, kimchi, and sauerkraut.

Bifidobacterium, found in some dairy products, can ease various conditions, including symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Besides fermented foods, probiotic supplements are an option, but there are so many strains that offer various benefits.

If you are interested in probiotic supplements, visit your doctor to get suggestions on the best strains to meet your needs.

START YOUR NEW YEAR WEIGHT LOSS PLAN What most personal trainers will say is the key to working out is to start. You’ve got to begin to be great. But many of us don’t want to start exercising (or stop) because we don’t know what really works or how to begin in the first place. Beginning an exercise program can be very overwhelming– even painful if you aren’t careful. So we’ve created a few key areas (and even a sample workout) that will help ANYONE get a good workout in and lose your first 20 pounds.  WA RM -UP Warming your body up prior to exercise is very important for your health (and safety) and will also help you enjoy your workouts more. Warming up for 5-10 minutes will raise your body temperature and prepare your cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems for the demands of exercise by slowly increasing the blood circulation to and from your heart and muscles.

Warming up helps your connective tissues better handle the stress of exercise, decreasing your chance of injury. Connective tissue is similar to hard plastic; if you don’t warm-up plastic it won’t be flexible, and is much more likely to “break.”

Proper warm-ups (and cool downs) also help reduce the severity of soreness in the next day or two following your workout.

The increased blood flow helps deliver more oxygen to the muscles and gets rid of the waste products that contribute to soreness.

Increased blood flow also helps bring more fuel to your body, resulting in better performance.

Warm-up with a low-impact exercise at a slower, more comfortable pace than your actual workout. Warm-up exercises like biking, an elliptical machine, walking, or rowing allow your body to warm up with

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limited stress to your joints.  PAC E YOU R SEL F Another reason for soreness is trying to do too much too soon. Don’t try to make up for lost time. Start out with a few exercises and slowly progress. Your body will gradually adapt to the increased stress. If you are starting resistance training for the first time, try picking 1-2 exercises for each area of the body – the upper body, lower body, and core.

Also, take into consideration the anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts of the body.

For example, if you pick two core exercises, you might try bicycle crunch for the abdominals (front of the body) and lumbar extension for the lower back (posterior part of the body).  C H O O S I N G T H E R I GH T W EI GH T L OSS E X E RC I S E P ROGR AM If your form breaks down before the last 1020% of your repetitions then you are using too much weight and you still need to be fighting to keep that form solid for those last few movements as well.

Here’s a SAMPLE WEIGHT LOSE EXERCISE PROGRAM (Alternate workouts each week, 3 times a week):

3 sets of 8-10 reps. 2 minutes rest between sets.

If you are a beginner to aerobic training, start out with something like walking that raises your heart rate a little bit, nothing that will get you too out of breath. Try doing this for 10 minutes the first few times you exercise, slowly progressing the duration of the workout. If you’ve increased the time to a point where you can handle 30 minutes at that pace, start building a little more intensity. For example, you could attempt 2 or 3 days of 30 minutes each at your initial pace, followed by a 10-minute day at an increased intensity.  MON I T OR YOU R EN ERGY L EVEL Another area of frustration for the beginner is energy level. Most people expect to exercise the first few weeks and experience a shot of energy. In actuality, the opposite often occurs. Your body isn’t used to the added stress, which causes you to feel fatigued and even drained, especially if you overdo it. Don’t get discouraged; it’s

natural to feel this way until your body adapts. As your body acclimates itself, your cardiovascular system will become more conditioned, causing you to have more energy and focus throughout the day. Your efforts will pay off.

 UNDERS TAND HOW T O DEAL WITH SORENESS

Overexertion will trigger stiffness and soreness, causing many people to give up on exercise completely. If you do overdo it, there are a few things you can do to feel better.

Exercise actually breaks your muscles down – sleep, nutrition, and hydration play a vital role in their recovery. Proper rest, refueling your body with healthy food, and drinking plenty of water will help you recover much more quickly.

In the days that follow, doing a low impact exercise at a low to moderate intensity and stretching will deliver more oxygen and blood to help clean out the waste and bring more nutrients to your muscles.

Workout A Squats 3 sets of 8-10 reps. 2 minutes rest between sets.

Bench Press

3 sets of 8-10 reps. 2 minutes rest between sets.

Rows

3 sets of 8-10 reps. 2 minutes rest between sets.

Workout B Deadlifts

3 sets of 8-10 reps. 2 minutes rest between sets.

Pull-Ups (or Lat Pull-Downs)

3 sets of 8-10 reps. 2 minutes rest between sets.

Overhead Shoulder Press

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END NO TE S A&E NETWORK A&E Network gives viewers VIP access to music icon and Grammy Award-winner Bobby Brown and his family with a new definitive Biography event and docuseries launching this summer. With more than 20 million records sold worldwide with New Edition, a solo career selling in excess of 12 million records, five gold singles, three No. 1 R&B hits, a Top 100 No. 1 hit, the New York Times bestselling author and one of Billboard Magazine’s Top 60 Male Artists of All Time details his transformation from Bad Boy artist to a responsible husband and father. Through exclusive access and interviews, the definitive documentary “Biography: Bobby Brown” gives fans an up-close and personal look at the American Music Award winner’s journey to superstardom and the fallout from his personal struggles with sobriety and the tragic deaths of his two children and first wife, Whitney Houston.

The new 12-episode series “Bobby Brown: Every Little Step” takes us in to present day for an exclusive look at his life with wife Alicia Etheredge-Brown and their children as he focuses on new business ventures, new music as well as the 2022 reunion with New Edition on The Culture Tour.

“Biography: Bobby Brown” twonight event airs Monday, May 30 and Tuesday, May 31 at 8pm ET/PT. “Bobby Brown: Every Little Step” premieres Tuesday, May 31 at 10pm ET/PT with new episodes airing Tuesdays at 9pm ET/PT starting June 7.

From growing up in the housing projects of Roxbury, Massachusetts, through his rise to fame with New Edition and beyond, Bobby Brown shares his personal journey like never before in “Biography: Bobby Brown.” In exclusive interviews, the R&B icon unveils his struggles with substance abuse, his marriage to Whitney Houston, the devastating loss of Houston and his two children and his life as a devoted father and husband to Alicia Etheredge-

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SHOWCASE R&B LEGEND BOBBY BROWN

Brown. Confronting his very personal yet very public struggles, Brown recounts what it was like to become a music phenomenon at such a young age in this tell-all documentary. In an effort to come to terms with his tumultuous past, Bobby, for the very first time, visits the gravesite of Whitney Houston and daughter Bobbi Kristina and holds a deeply moving tribute in honor of Bobby Junior.

The documentary includes interviews with Usher, Jermaine Dupri, Keith Sweat, Babyface, New Edition’s Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe and Johnny Gill, as well as his family, friends and those who experienced this journey with him. Over the course of two nights, viewers will get to hear neverbefore-heard stories as they reflect on Bobby’s life both on and off stage.

After facing immense tragedy and adversity in the public eye, the Browns are ready to invite fans into their world as they embark on a new chapter of life in the 12-episode docuseries “Bobby Brown: Every Little Step.” Through exclusive access into their day-to-day lives, follow along as Bobby juggles his music career, raising a family, dealing with the recent loss of his son, sobriety and focusing on his physical health.

There’s never a dull moment in the Brown household as they move through the triumphs and travails of everyday life and prepare for new adventures. Get to know Bobby, Alicia, La’Princia, Landon, Cassius, Hendrix and Bodhi up-close and personal, like never before.

“Biography: Bobby Brown” is produced for A&E Network by Brown Ribbon Entertainment, Entertainment One (eOne) and Creature Films. Bobby Brown and Alicia Etheredge-Brown serve as executive producers for Brown Ribbon Entertainment. Tara Long, J. Kevin Swain and Lauren Lazin serve as executive producers for eOne. Mark Ford and Kevin Lopez serve as executive producers Creature Films.

Elaine Frontain Bryant, Shelly Tatro and Brad Abramson serve as executive producers for A&E Network. A+E

Singer Bobby Brown is photographed for Us Weekly on June 1, 2016 in Culver City, California.

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Networks holds worldwide distribution rights for “Bobby Brown: Every Little Step.”

The celebrated “Biography” brand continues to highlight newsworthy personalities and events with compelling and surprising points-ofview and remains the defining source for true stories from some of the most accomplished non-fiction storytellers of our time. Extensive on-air and branded digital content, including short form, will roll-out on all platforms, including Biography.com, the home to hundreds of profiles of notable cultural figures and

influencers.

A&E leads the cultural conversation through high-quality, thought-provoking original programming with a unique point of view. Whether it’s the network’s distinctive brand of awardwinning disruptive reality or groundbreaking documentary, A&E always makes entertainment an art. The A&E website is located at aetv.com.

Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/ aetv and Facebook at facebook.com/ AETV. For more press information and photography please visit us at press. aenetworks.com.

H A R L E M F A S H I O N W E E K C E L E B R AT E S A N D R E L E O N T A L L E Y ’ S C O U T U R E By Ann Brown On Jan. 18, 2022, Andre Leon Talley transitioned from Icon to legend.

Harlem Fashion Week is honored to pay homage to his legacy with the presentation of the Andre Leon Talley “Kaftan Couture” Exhibition. ALT was a trailblazer in the fashion industry when he became the first Black man to be creative director for Vogue from 1988 to 1995 and then again from 1998 to 2013. Talley wrote several books, including Valentino, A.L.T.: A Memoir, A.L.T. 365+ and Little

Black Dress for Assouline. His recent memoir, “The Chiffon Trenches” became a New York Times Bestseller and he was the subject of the documentary “The Gospel.” Andre Leon Talley paved the way for many people of color to enter the world of fashion.

“I remember when Andre Leon Talley asked me to stand in a room full of a hundred people, when he came to Parsons the New School, my alma mater, in that moment he spoke life to me as a designer and I will never forget it. It is my honor to pay homage

to him with this exhibit,” said Yvonne Jewnell, Creative Director, Harlem Fashion Week.

From a pool of over 70 designers the Harlem Fashion Week Creative Director, Jewnell, has selected 10 designers to showcase an original kaftan inspired by Andre Leon Talley.

This exhibition will be housed at the Kente Royal Gallery in Harlem.

Harlem Fashion Week will host an opening night black tie reception on February 9th 2022, at 5:00pm.

It will be an evening of elegance in celebration of Andre Leon Talley.

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The all-new 2022 Equinox RS adds flavor to life in the fast lane. Designed with a stylish trim, striking black interior and sporty red accents, the Equinox RS is always the hottest seat in the house.

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