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Injury Prevention Tips For Musicians
Music has the incredible power of boosting both emotional and physical health – and that’s just by listening! If you are a musician and music is your livelihood, you reap additional benefits. Playing music provides a total brain workout that strengthens many brain functions. Regardless of which instrument you play, there is a repetitive nature that comes with playing music, so it’s important to engage in healthy habits to prevent occupational injuries. Practicing healthy habits not only prevents injury but allows musicians to play longer, faster, and better. Practice makes perfect, right?…
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Create Healthy Holiday Connections Through These Self-Help Tips
Although the holidays are often a time for cheer, thankfulness and positive reflection, the season can also be a difficult time for those suffering from seasonal stress, despite being surrounded by loved ones. In the busy holiday season, people tend to neglect self-care. The holidays are more enjoyable when you’re feeling rested and peaceful, so try and prioritize taking care of yourself. Not sure where to start? Here are five ways to practice self-care during the holidays. Ask for help Many people have a long to-do list during the holiday season, but it's important to remember that y…
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Newport Academy Examines Teens, Sports And Mental Health
Teen sports can have a major positive impact on a child's quality of life, especially in the area of mental health. There are a variety of ways to reap exercise's benefits, from dance, yoga and hiking to basketball, baseball and other team sports. In addition to promoting a healthier body, youth athletics also boost self-esteem, hone teamwork skills and allow athletes to develop a close community of peers and supportive adults while they break a sweat. The mental benefits of playing sports have been well documented; according to a Canadian study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health,…
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Having Down Syndrome Gives Hackensack Karate Black Belt Greater Purpose
Almost everyone at Retro Fitness of Hackensack seems to know Alex Rivera. The 37-year-old is rarely without a red Gatorade and look of determination on his face. He's got a black belt in karate, too, and isn't afraid to tell you that's why he's at the gym -- training to become a better fighter. He's affable. Social. Hardworking. Oh yeah, and he has Down Syndrome. Alex has never let his disability hold him back nor define him. Instead, he's using it to get further and help others do the same. "I'm a role model," he said proudly after a routine training session last Thursday. …
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Homeless Bergen Pittie Gets To Be Dog Again; Now All She Needs Is A Family
A Bergen County Animal Shelter pit bull that spent her first years on city streets with her homeless owner finally has the golden ticket to her best life. All she needs is a home. At two years old, Asia was surrendered by her owner to a local humane society before being transferred to the Teterboro shelter. She is sweet and goofy -- especially with her toys -- and will form a strong bond with anyone who she notices takes time to train her and play with her. Asia needs moderate exercise daily but is happy to lounge on the couch, too. CLICK HERE TO APPLY.
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Teens And Antidepressants: More Harm Than Good?
With teen depression on the rise, medication may seem like the easiest and quickest way to treat struggling or suicidal teens. However, the results of these treatments have been mixed, and in some cases, ultimately cause more harm than good. How Antidepressants Work To some extent, depression and its effects on the brain are a mystery. However, the simplest explanation for how antidepressants work is that they impact the behavior of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. These neurotransmitters are released to send messages between nerve cells that trigger serotonin, dopamine and norepi…
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Show Your Heart Some Love With Valley's Cardiac Care Tips
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States? According to the American Heart Association, a heart attack strikes someone in the U.S. about every 43 seconds. “Although these statistics are worrisome, you can help to protect yourself by knowing your risk for a heart attack and the signs and symptoms to look for,” said Dr. Gerald Sotsky, director, Valley/Cleveland Clinic Affiliation and chair of Cardiac Services with Valley Medical Group. The CDC states that key factors for heart disease include high blood pressure, high c…
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Ms. Bikini Olympia Visits Mahwah's Powerhouse Gym
MAHWAH, N.J. -- The reigning Ms. Bikini Olympia, Brazilian fitness model Angelica Teixeira, stopped by Powerhouse Gym in Mahwah on Tuesday. Teixeira, 32, came to the United States less than a decade ago. She began competing in 2013 on what became a meteoric rise to the title -- including 15 first-place finishes as an amateur and a professional -- and works as a professional trainer. "One of the nicest and humblest people I've ever met," said Powerhouse trainer Greg Wetterau of Mahwah. To be lean and toned, she told GreatestPhysiques.com: Eat small, and clean portions every 3 h…
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