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'Dawson's Creek' Actor With Ties To Region Dies At 51 'Dawson's Creek' Actor With Ties To Region Dies At 51
'Dawson's Creek' Actor With Ties To Region Dies At 51 An actor with ties to the region who was known for roles on several popular television shows such as "Dawson's Creek" is being remembered for his enduring positivity following a battle against an eating disorder.  Actor Obi Ndefo died on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at the age of 51 after a long illness, his sister Nkem Ndefo announced in a social media post on Monday, Sept. 2.  "Tragically, Obi’s heart gave out in his longstanding battle against the eating disorder orthorexia," Nkem Ndefo wrote in a post on X, adding, "As his family, we share this news to bring attention to …

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by Ben Crnic
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Are You Ready To Be Heart-Healthy? Are You Ready To Be Heart-Healthy?
Are You Ready To Be Heart-Healthy? It’s always a great time to create a new and improved, healthier version of you. A good way to start a healthier lifestyle is to think about ways you can lower your risk of developing heart disease. Understanding heart disease risk factors Traditional risks of heart disease can be categorized as non-modifiable (genetic) or modifiable. But remember, the same parents that gave you your high cholesterol, for instance, may have also given you your bright personality. Risk factors of heart disease include high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and an unhealthy die…

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Newport Academy Offers Information On Yoga For Anxiety And Depression Newport Academy Offers Information On Yoga For Anxiety And Depression
Newport Academy Offers Information On Yoga For Anxiety And Depression Today’s teens are more anxious than ever. One out of every five teens suffers from an anxiety disorder at some point. However, using yoga for anxiety and depression is an effective, all-natural approach to counteracting stress. “Anxiety is a normal part of our emotional landscape,” said Nicole Renée Matthews, Director of Yoga at Newport Academy. “But meditation and yoga are powerful tools for stress resilience and strengthening teen mental health.” Nicole Renée appeared recently on Good Morning Connecticut on WTNH to discuss the mental health benefits of yoga for anxiety. Nicole was t…

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Free Yoga Classes Start Sunday: By The Beach? Thank This Westchester Park Free Yoga Classes Start Sunday: By The Beach? Thank This Westchester Park
Free Yoga Classes Start Sunday: By The Beach? Thank This Westchester Park What better way to spend Sunday mornings along the Sound Shore this summer. . . . Rye Town Park is offering free yoga classes from a professional instructor from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. every weekend, starting on June 10.  (Last Sunday's planned debut was postponed due to wet and windy weather.) Yoga sessions will be offered at 5 Dearborn Ave. in the City of Rye on the lawn near the Gazebo and "Cope" Sculpture Exhibit. Yoga instructor Dhokela "Kela" Yzeiraj is skilled at guiding beginners as well as longtime enthusiasts.  Yzeiraj invites people of all ages and backgrounds t…

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by Daily Voice
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Cancer Center’s Holistic Services Help Patients Through Their Journey Cancer Center’s Holistic Services Help Patients Through Their Journey
Cancer Center’s Holistic Services Help Patients Through Their Journey MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- While undergoing cancer treatment, handling the rigors of everyday life can be challenging. So when Jennifer, a breast cancer patient at the Cancer Health and Wellness Program at Northern Westchester Hospital, first began her treatment, she knew she'd need the help of a team. "When I first found out that I was going to need radiation therapy, my first concern was the fatigue that I had heard was often associated with radiation," she said. "Having two school-aged children at home, my first concern was, 'How am I going to be able to continue the busy schedul…

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