Health
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In the warmer months, there are no shortage of recreation activities offered in NJ. Our readers have a few unique choices of their own...along with some staple favorites.
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Best of Jersey 2010: Health and Beauty
New Jersey is replete with day spas, salons, health and beauty shops, exercise studios, fitness clubs, and biking trails. But which ones do our readers favor? You'll find the answers here.
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Knees Don’t Fail Me Now
I never cared much for running. Too much impact. Hurts the knees, hurts the hips, bangs up the spine. Give me nice long bike ride any day. So it was truly a first for me when Shari informed us we had to run a “5K” on the treadmill.
moreOff the Wall
I had been looking forward to trying the climbing wall at Life Time Fitness—but not with the cameras rolling and the entire Internet watching as I flailed away with hands and feet.
moreAbout the Show
So, what's the deal with this fitness program anyway? How were these participants selected? What were their motivations? Just how intense is the regimen? Consult our fitness challenge overview for answers to all pressing questions.
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Keeping Kids Fit
Childhood obesity has reached epidemic levels. What’s a parent to do?
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Crossfit
For podiatrist Paul DeMarco, of Egg Harbor Township, CrossFit is a fun, different way to stay healthy.
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In The Spin
Lindsay Berra, of Montclair, has found Spinning the most satisfying workout for her needs.
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Getting His Kicks
Jordan Wolf, of Hillsdale, gets a kick out of his kickboxing fitness program.
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Flex Time
Need to strengthen and align your spine? Gyrotonic might be the workout for you. Renee Robeson, of Flemington, is a fan.
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Take a Seat
When it comes to staying in shape, the pilates chair is the only way to go for Kerry Patel, of Madison.
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Game On
When does playing video games constitute a workout? When Nintendo's Wii Fit is involved. Bill Fisher, of Collingswood, can exercise in the comfort of his living room.
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Unveiled Enthusiasm
Can belly dancing serve as a viable workout regimen? Erica Schirmer, of Clinton, sure thinks so.
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Let's Dance
Software engineer Sachin Koshal, of Jersey City, likes the high-energy, Latin rhythms of Zumba when he's working out.
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The Heat's On
Attorney Eileen O'Hern Luby, of Rumson, prefers Hot Yoga to most other workout options.
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Boot Camp
Princeton University program manager in applied and computational mathematics Howard Bergman, of Branchburg, enjoys the Boot Camp workout.
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10 Real Jersey Workouts
It's January—the time when many of us set course for improved health and fitness. Some just want to turn over a new leaf; others want a whole new body. Here's how ten real New Jerseyans work up a sweat in hopes of achieving their fitness goals.
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A Gift of Life and Music
Musician David S. Ware, of Scotch Plains, recovered from a kidney transplant...with a little help from his fans.
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A Dad's Quest for a Cure Comes to the Screen
Harrison Ford stars in a movie based on the true story of a New Jersey father's struggle to invent a cure for a rare recessive genetic disorder affecting his children.
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Have A Hug
Hug Wraps are a kimono-styled wrap made of colorful flannel with three-quarter sleeves and front-tie belt that offer a stylish alternative to hospital gowns.
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Where Mind and Body Meld
Calming therapies step forward to relieve stress and pain associated with disease.
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The Real Doctors' Wives of NJ
Five outspoken spouses dish about stress, sacrifice, and those (nonexistent) bonbons.
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For These Seniors, The Doctor Is In
The city of Orange partners with St. Barnabas to bring primary care to a residence for elders.
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Leaving 'Those Dark Days' Behind
At UMDNJ, a new president steers toward a brighter future.
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On The Cutting Edge
Patients in clinical trials of new drugs must weigh risk vs. reward.
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Ready Or Not...
Flu season is upon us. Here’s what Jerseyans need to know about H1N1.
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It's Time To Look In The Mirror
Steve Adubato's own experience helped him gain perspective and shape his thoughts on the national health care debate.
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Gluten: Not Is Hot
At this summer’s Fancy Food Show in New York City, 108 companies featured gluten-free products, everything from pizza and lasagna to chocolate chip cookies and English muffins, all minus the offending gluten protein.
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Recipe: Summer Berry Smoothie
Here's a delicious and satisfying shake that happens to be good for you.
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Help on Wheels
Two New Jersey doctors see the wave of the medical future in the past.
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Farming the Front Yard
Banishing the mower promised to reduce our carbon footprint and put fresh food on the table. But what would the neighbors think?
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Lifting the Shadow of Pain
Doctors today have more ways to offer relief than ever before. So why are so many people in New Jersey and beyond still suffering?
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Who Killed Muhlenberg Hospital?
There's plenty of blame to go around, but it's patients who may suffer from the closing of Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center in Plainfield.
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Gray Area
As research begins to unlock the secrets of traumatic brain injury, many puzzles remain.
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What's Up, Doc?
When it comes to health, most of us want a second opinion. New Jersey Monthly wanted six. We selected a half-dozen of this year’s Top Doctors and peppered them with questions about the patient-doctor relationship, the health-care establishment, and their lives as physicians. The questions were e-mailed to the individual physicians, and their answers to each were compiled in alphabetical order.
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School Lunches Get a Healthy Makeover
With new nutrition standards New Jersey schools are making mystery meat a thing of the past.
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Stroller Fitness
It’s one of those Why Didn’t I Think About It Before ideas.
moreBoot Camp in the ‘Burbs
It is 5:30 one sunny morning last week on the practice field next to Kinnelon High School, and Jeremie Guarderas is just warming up.
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