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ur annual (201) Health
magazine is finally here.
In this issue, we feature
everything from top-notch
personal trainers and
deliciously healthy recipes to the debate
over legalizing medical marijuana and the
issue of caring for aging parents.
But, first, let’s examine our daily lives and admit to
ourselves that we are stressed. Who could blame us?
We’re living in an age when we are connected to our smart
phones from the moment we wake up until we fall asleep.
Is this really “smart” for us? In “Everybody is Exhausted,”
we trace the roots of what is draining us and how we can
get more rest and relation. One way we can chill out is by
visiting a local spa. In “Hot Tubs and Cool Views,” writer
Katie Sobko shares the history of Korean spas and lets us
know about the ones available in our area. (You can’t beat
the views at SoJo Spa Club in Edgewater.)
Working out also helps relieve stress. Franklin Lakes’
Anatomy 201 owner Marc Ronches takes us inside his
boutique fitness studio and shares his training style.
(201) Health also talks with former Oakland elementary
school teacher — and cover subject — Jessica Glazer. She
left her job in education to pursue her passion for physical
training and created FITtrips, monthly women’s-only
fitness-inspired field trips. Sounds fun! And we can’t
forget our local hospitals, who are making an impact
with their hospital-affiliated fitness centers. These centers
aim to improve patients’ health with individualized
fitness programs that take into account their health
issues and risks.
“Up in Smoke” shows both sides of the legalized
medical marijuana debate. Some medical professionals
see expanded access as a safer alternative to opioids,
while others feel there should be more scientific evidence
relating to its benefits. Whatever your side, the story is
worth a read.
While not an easy topic to talk about, “Caring for Aging
Parents” offers tips on how to be an effective caregiver
while allowing your elderly mother or father to feel
included in decisions about their lives.
And, how does eating dirt sound? The Record columnist
Bill Ervolino talks about this unusual health craze and why
it might be good for you. Turn to page 84 to learn more. ❖
LAURA ADAMS STIANSEN
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2018 EDITION | (201) HEALTH