Hot Topics
Every month in Healthy Life Magazine you'll find hot topics relating to the latest trends in health and lifestyle. Find the latest tips and trends from the newest Healthy Life Magazine on stands.
FROM THE VAULT: Life is washable! The Magic Paintbrush Project (2007)
Healthy Life Magazine 2007 A Note from Healthy Life Magazine Editor, Emily Mancini I recently had the opportunity to attend a Magic Paintbrush Project event where children with special needs were invited to paint with the players of the Binghamton Senators. While I...
Why are some flu seasons worse than others?
It's official, the Centers for Disease Control announced in January that this year's flu season had reached epidemic status. It may not come as a surprise to some of our readers who may have already struggled with though a bout of influenza already this year,...
The New York Faerie Festival
June 28-30, 2013 One of the most unique Festivals of the year. Fairies, elves and fantastic creatures gather in wooded hollows of Ouguaga, NY. With enchanting music and colorful pageantry they invite you to join them in celebrating nature's wonders and the magic of imagination....
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FROM THE VAULT: Fever Pitch: What to give for a fever and when? (Spring 2008)
Healthy Life Magazine Spring 2008 - Ask the Pediatrician The next time you're in your neighborhood pharmacy, head to the children's medicine aisle and take a look at the section devoted to fever reducers. Chances are you'll be overwhelmed by the variety of products, and...
FROM THE VAULT: Intra-Ocular Lens Implants: A New Horizon (Spring 2005)
Healthy Life Magazine - Spring 2005 "There was a time when people who could not see well needed to wear glasses...and there was no such thing as television, only radio ..." Imagine the tales we could tell today's children! It hasn't been that long really...
FROM THE VAULT: CyberKnife - What a Year and a half Reveals (Spring 2007)
Healthy Life Magazine - Spring 2007 In Fall 2005, CyberKnife, the latest in stereotactic radiosurgery systems was introduced to the Greater Binghamton region and CyberKnife Center of New York began seeing patients. Now, a year and a half later, more than 150 patients with cancer...
Brain Power for Your Grocery List
By Chris Strub What's for dinner? That old saying that "you are what you eat" holds deeper implications than your waistline and six-pack (or lack thereof) - your diet affects your brain's ability to function. Adding certain foods into your daily routine can help you...
FROM THE VAULT: Spotlighting 'informal' caregivers (2010)
Informal Caregivers: Unsung Heroes Odds are that you or someone you know is helping New York State save billions of dollars in health care costs annually. How's that you say? By being an informal caregiver. A recent report from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield states that nearly...
FROM THE VAULT: Family adventures in Watkins Glen (2011)
Family Focus: A Trek through Watkins Glen, a natural wonder in our backyardBy Carol Boughner What to do with the family this summer? Gas is expensive and vacation funds are low. Well, you don't have to drive hundreds of miles to experience awe-inspiring beauty and...
FROM THE VAULT: Joys of cooking with your kids (2006)
The joy of cooking with your kids Weather Report: Cloudy with rain. Planning indoor entertainment for children can be a parents' worst nightmare. Why not spend the afternoon doing something you can be sure your kids will love - making snacks. With a little guidance...
FROM THE VAULT: Diet tips from the Jackals (2004)
What is the proper diet I should follow prior to my workout & how far in advance should I eat? The most important characteristics of a good pre-workout meal include maintenance of a constant level of blood sugar (no highs and subsequent lows), settling of...
FROM THE VAULT: Shrimp and mango taco (2011)
Shrimp and Mango Tacos 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 pound medium or small shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 garlic cloves, sliced 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground 2 Serrano or bird chilies, or 1 large jalapeño, minced 1 large mango, peeled, seeded and...
FROM THE VAULT: Pear and pomegranate salad recipe (2011)
Pear and Pomegranate Salad Mandatory credit allrecipes.com Original Recipe Yield 2 salads Ingredients• 3 cups green leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn• 1 Bartlett or Anjou pear• 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil• 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice• 1 tablespoon lemon juice• 1 teaspoon prepared Dijon-style mustard• 1/2 tablespoon honey• ground black pepper to...
FROM THE VAULT: Ask the Ped (Spring 2008)
Healthy Life Magazine Elmira Spring 2008 - Ask the Pediatrician Fever Pitch: What to give for a fever and when? The next time you're in your neighborhood pharmacy, head to the children's medicine aisle and take a look at the section devoted to fever reducers....
FROM THE VAULT: CT Scanner (2005)
New CT Technology At the Speed of Progress CT scans, often called "cat scans", use specialized X-ray equipment to develop images that cross-section parts of the body. This type of imaging can give radiologists a clearer view of many different types of tissue, including the...
FROM THE VAULT: Hybrid Operating Room (2010)
Hybrid Operating Room It all comes down to improved visualization. If, for instance, you need your aorta repaired, the improved visualization that high tech imaging provides can mean the difference between open heart surgery through a large incision in your chest and, minimally invasive surgery...
FROM THE VAULT: Area women find hope after cancer (2011)
Living With Cancer and Beyond Self love, trust, surrender, appreciation, faith...those are just some of the gifts that cancer can leave in its wake. Ask Stephanie, for whom breast cancer came out of the blue. "I was 42 years old with virtually no risk factors,"...
From the Publisher - Celebrating 10 Years
Just as medicine and health and wellness have progressed over the past ten years, Healthy Life Magazine has evolved, too. 'LIKE' Healthy Life Magazine on Facebook When we published our first issue in October, 2003 we covered such topics as the food pyramid guidelines established...
Are probiotics right for me?
Looking for a healthy afternoon snack that provides crucial health benefits? Look no further than the yogurt aisle. Lactobacillus acidophilus is the most common lactic acid bacteria in your intestine - and, in yogurt with live cultures, the most popular probiotic bacteria on the market. ...
Ask the doctor: Chickenpox and shingles - a lifelong connection
By Christopher Coyne It starts with a cough, maybe a sneeze, and then it ends up staying with you for the rest of your life. Sounds a little frightening, but we're just talking about the varicella-zoster virus; chickenpox to you and me. Even if we...
Superfood or Super Hype?
By Christopher Coyne To stave off disease, lose weight and feel better; or to have healthier joints, bones, skin, heart, lungs, hair or teeth you NEED to start eating the following foods--right away: blueberries, acai berries, quinoa, brazil nuts, Greek yogurt, coconut water, buckwheat, kale,...
Chiropractic: Adjusting Perceptions
By Christopher Coyne Judging by its status as one of the most rapidly growing ‘alternative' forms of healthcare in the United States, it would appear that more people are taking a serious look at chiropractic as a treatment option. You may have heard conflicting opinions...
Family Focus - Bullying: What's everyone talking about?
By Carol Boughner It's always interesting to see what catches media and research attention in particular seasons. Bullying has captured more attention over the past year. This is a good thing, as bullying is an old problem that doesn't seem to be going away. Has...
Water cooler chat: Toy safety
Gadgets and gizmos are bound to fill your youngsters' holiday wish lists, but parents should be cautious when picking out toys for their children this season. The U.S. Public Interest Research Group released its 27th annual ‘Trouble in Toyland' survey at the end of November....
Genetic testing and breast cancer: Consider the implications
By Lisa M. Mayers October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Healthy Life talked to area Health Professionals about some of the latest developments in the ongoing mission to help women understand and cope with the disease. As genetic research progresses, more is becoming understood...
A little family organization saves a lot of stress
By Carol BoughnerIt's a new school year--the perfect time to get the family organized! While you're kids are settling into their new class routines, take some time to get everyone used to some new steps you all can take to cut down on household chaos,...
Water cooler chat: To nap or not to nap
An afternoon nap always sounds appealing...doesn't it? For those suffering from insomnia an afternoon nap may not help; in fact, it's may be counterproductive. If you don't have a problem getting sleep at night, a 30-40 minute nap can work wonders to pull you through...
The Feldenkrais Method! Awareness Heals
It was in Israel in the 1940's that Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, a physicist, developed The Feldenkrais Method. In his younger years he had suffered a series of sports related knee injuries, which later in life left him painfully crippled. Feldenkrais chose not to undergo surgery...
Special Feature- Local Health Initiatives
Blazing a Trail for Bicycles (Pedestrians too!) It's happening all around us, though we may not have noticed. The Greater Binghamton area is becoming more and more bicycle and pedestrian friendly every day. The Binghamton Metropolitan Transportation Study in conjunction with several area municipalities, organizations...
Is it Dementia, Alzheimer's or Hearing Loss?
A gentleman had been putting off having his hearing tested for many years. Finally after much family frustration he went to a Hearing Specialist. It was determined that the patient was a perfect candidate for help. After being fitted with a pair of open...
SMART Financial Ideas for Every Age!
Everyone, regardless of age, can take steps to shape up their finances. Think SMART--financial goals that are Specific, Measurable, Adjustable, Realistic, and Time-oriented. Here are some examples of financial goals for different generations: Youth * Collect your change. Each time you...
