Wellness & Beauty
Put down the phone, pick up the joy: Studies show that a social media detox can do wonders for your mental health
Scrolling through the endless feeds of Instagram or TikTok is an easy way to pass some time, but there’s a growing body of research that suggests it’s doing far more harm than good. A recent study, published in JAMA Network Open – a monthly open access medical journal published by the American Medical Association – not only details the clear benefits from taking a social media detox, but also suggests that the benefits can be felt in as little as a week.
All about aesthetics: Kaelan Reynolds of Village Aesthetics & Wellness discusses cosmetic injections, building trust with patients, and how to know if cosmetic injections are right for you
Kaelan Reynolds, a Millerton, NY, native, has recently opened Village Aesthetics & Wellness at 1 John Street in the heart of Millerton. Below, Reynolds talks about her background in nursing, the cosmetic injections and other services that Village Aesthetics & Wellness offers, and prioritizing patient safety and trust.
Giving pause to chat about menopause
Some women might be hesitant to admit they’re menopausal in public or memorialize it in print. I don’t see why. We all age, and that’s worthy of celebrating. To those who grimace and grouse about growing older, getting more wrinkles, or gaining more pounds, I offer you this: Aging is far better than the alternative.
The things you didn’t know you needed to know about fiber
Come to find out, there’s more to fiber than I thought. During my daughter’s last doctor’s visit I asked him specifically about her protein intake because she seldomly eats meat and I wanted to make sure that her diet was, essentially, “doctor approved”. His response surprised me. He said that I shouldn’t worry so much about the protein, but instead I should focus more on her fiber intake. He then went on to explain the particulars of that as it pertained to her health, but my take-away was that fiber can be more important to our overall health than I had initially thought. And that applies to all of us.
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT – WHAT’S IN YOUR DIET?
The Dos and Don’ts of the Mediterranean diet
According to quite a few doctors and cardiologists that I’ve spoken with, when it comes to a “diet” (and that’s not ‘diet’ as in you’re reducing the caloric intake and exercising to lose weight, but rather ‘diet’ as in how and what you eat) they all say that the best one for long-term health is the Mediterranean diet.
The Mediterranean diet […]
Local Leader in Healthcare Provides a Week’s Worth of Healthy Holiday Living
As we move into the Holiday week and prepare our homes, kitchen, and ourselves for family, food, and some much earned vacation time, we sometimes allow things like dietary options and healthy eating habits drift merrily back into the recesses of merriment. To help temper our yuletide lust for all things festive and sweet, local healthcare leader Noble […]
Avocado
Since when did this super-food get assigned such an unusual reputation?
All “hipster avocado toast” jokes aside, the benefits of enjoying an avocado in a salad or simply on its own are worth noting, here’s what Reader’s Digest has to say about this precocious fruit.
Lowers the risk of many heart related diseases as well as cancer risks- Among other things, avocados […]
Bacon
Who doesn’t love a good slice of bacon, is there anything more representative of an American morning than the familiar sounds and smells of a mouth watering piece of bacon sizzling over a hot frying pan. However, despite the popularity of this sprightly piece of pork, it remains debatable whether or not the risks outweigh the tasty reward. Here are […]
EXERCISE
Making movement and dance accessible at Berkshire Pulse
Photo above by Avida Love Photography
“Having an outlet to express yourself in a way that is creative and meaningful to you, and to connect with other people is important,” said Veronica Bone, the community and in-school program manager for Berkshire Pulse. “Everyone should have access to that if it’s something they’re interested in.” This concept is the driving […]
Tees and Trees: Disc Golf for Newbies
My journey with disc golf began last month, but the sport has been on my mind for years. I have the UDisc course locator app on my phone and a starter set of discs, but they were just collecting dust – until a chance encounter at the Salisbury-Sharon Transfer Station. There, I reconnected with Earl Dakers, my daughter’s former soccer […]
Bruce Knickerbocker Raises Money for Cancer Care in Lake Placid Ironman
Bruce Knickerbocker, a Pine Plains, NY, resident, will be competing in the Lake Placid Ironman race in July. He’s currently raising money to support cancer care on a local level throughout his training leading up to the race.
Bruce, who works in the nursing supervision department at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY, started participating in […]
From Spartan to CrossFit: Emeric Harney’s Fitness Journey
Emeric Harney, originally from Salisbury, CT, is currently living in both Salisbury and Raleigh, NC. He has worked for his family’s business Harney & Sons Fine Teas in varying capacities and currently serves as the Marketing Director. In addition to his work at Harney, he’s also a certified personal trainer, […]
REHABILITATION
CT Parent Connection Seeks to Educate Parents About Youth Addiction
When Dorrie Carolan realized that her son was suffering from addiction in 1993, she knew she had to do whatever she could to help him.
“Around the same time that my son was in the beginning of his addiction, I had a lot of people who were talking about their kids experimenting with drugs, so I worked […]
Let’s Manage Everyday Stress
“If you do not take time for your WELLNESS you will be forced to take time for your ILLNESS”!
By Lori Parsons and Dr. Jay Kain
With this fast-paced world, where speed has become the new norm, comes heightened levels of stress. While certain amounts of stress are beneficial, excessive levels can create a spiraling multitude of detrimental effects. At one’s very […]
BEAUTY
Sustainable, local skincare brands My Neighbor’s Tallow and Mask Skincare collaborate on new product
Sarah Mirsini, founder of MASK Skincare, and Harri Magaldi, founder of My Neighbor’s Tallow, have collaborated on a new skincare product – a Sea Buckthorn & Geranium Facial Tallow Balm.
MASK Skincare – based in the Catskills – was founded in 2019 by Sarah Mirsini, a certified herbalist and holistic wellness educator. As a teenager, Sarah struggled […]
A few Stay at Home Beauty Tips from Elizabeth Bucci Esthetics
When it comes to DIY beauty, homemade skin and hair care as well as a host of other popular beauty myths run the gambit from practical, to downright bizarre. From using toothpaste as pimple remover to washing your hair with beer, the encyclopedia of beauty tips from the comforts of home can become a veritable landmine of tall-tales and gimmicks. […]
Do You Botox?
One of the questions I am most often asked is, “what do you do to your skin?” Which leads to discussion about aging and Botox and fillers and things like that. I have always been an open book. I think it is vital in my business to be open and honest with everyone. A lot of us compare ourselves […]
