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WHAT’S IN THE PACK?Lighten up your child’s backpack

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V accinations, eye exams, bike helmets and healthy snacks top the back-to-school health tips from pediatricians nationwide.

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Getting started on a healthy yearContinued from page 1 the problem may be lost, resulting in permanent vision problems.” 3. Be sure your child wears a properly fitted bicycle helmet. Last year, 93 bicyclists under age 15 were killed and 12,500 sent to emergency rooms, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Head injuries accounted for 63 percent of all bicycle fatalities. “If a child has an accident, a helmet can prevent a serious brain injury,” said Dr. Jeffrey Upperman. According to the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute (BHSI), all hel-mets sold in the U.S. must meet test requirements from the Consumer Product Safety Administration. Size is a key factor, since children grow rapidly. The helmet should be comfortable, but fit snugly. The BHSI advises that in terms of safety, there is no difference between a $20 helmet and a $120 one. 4. Snacks: plan them, don’t ban them. A recent study of 700,000 children published in the March 2010edition of the Journal of Pediatrics, found that 37 percent were over-weight and 19.4 percent were obese. “Childhood obesity is a major health issue. Being overweight may impact a child’s self-esteem, school performance, and physical health. Over time, obesity increases the risk of many diseases, including heart disease, stroke, arthritis, diabetes and cancer,” said pediatric endocri-nologist Dr. Steven Mittleman. By shopping carefully, parents can get their children started in healthy eating habits. Snacking itself is not necessarily bad; young children actually need snacks. Their stomachs are small, so they often can’t get all the nutrients they need in a day through regular meals alone. Avoid soda drinks and salty, high-calorie prepackaged snack foods. Provide milk or juice and servings of fruit or vegetables instead. Each 12-ounce soft drink can contain approximately 10 teaspoons of sugar. Drinking just one can of soda a day increases a child’s risk of obesity by 60 percent, according to the AAP. 5. Get started early with a school bedtime schedule. During the summer, many children fall into a vacation rhythm, staying up late and sleeping in. Sleep specialists recommend that par-ents start gradually imposing an earlier bedtime several weeks before school begins. “While there is a lot of variation between individuals, chil-dren need more sleep than adults,” said pediatrician Dr. Michelle A. Thompson. “Recent studies indicate chil-dren ages 6 through 9 should get 10-11 hours of sleep a night. If your child is not getting enough sleep, he may fall asleep in the car or seem grouchy and tired during the day.” Dr. Thompson said some children will need help establishing bedtime rituals that make them comfortable and drowsy. Parents need to set a regular bedtime and keep it to build consistency in the child’s daily routine.6. Watch out for back pain caused by backpacks. Parents need to keep an eye out to be sure children are not having back pain as a result of carrying a backpack to school. “While there is no clear evidence that heavy backpacks lead to permanent damage, they are asso-ciated with back pain in children,” said Dr. David L. Skaggs. “Poor conditioning may contribute to back pain, so parents are encouraged to get their children to do core strengthening exercises to build muscle strength.” In addition, parents should look for packs with indi-vidual compartments and put heaviest items closest to the body. Sharp objects like pencils should be in smaller pockets on the outside. School back packs should have two shoulder straps and your child should use both. 7. Car safety remains a top priority. September brings an increase in car trips to school, lessons and sports prac-tices. Despite airbags, motor vehicle acci-dents remain a leading cause of death for children. Safety experts recommend that all children under age 13 should ride in the rear seat. If you must drive more children than can fit in the rear seat (e.g. a carpool), move the front passenger seat back as far as possible and have the child ride in a

booster seat if the seat belts don’t fit properly without it.8. Have a family plan for sick days. Never send your child to school with a fever,” said pediatrician Dr. Yvonne Gutierrez. Even if your child says he feels OK, running a fever is an indicator that their immune system is trying to fight off some-thing. When a child is running a fever, he is at his most contagious and this puts children and adults around him at risk. If at all possible, make arrangements for your child to stay home with caregiver.” Dr. Gutierrez recommends keeping your child home until the fever has been gone for 24 hours without medication. Colds can be contagious for at least 48 hours. If you’re unsure about the best way to treat your child’s cold or flu, ask your doctor, school nurse or other healthcare provider.9. Fight germs with hand washing and home cleanliness. “Regular hand washing is one of the single best ways to fight infec-tion,” said infectious disease specialist Dr. Lawrence Ross. “Younger children should be instructed in the importance of proper hand wash-ing before eating and after using the restroom. For situations where hand washing is not possible, consider supplying your child with packets of hand sanitizing gel.” Germs and viruses can hitch a ride back home from school, so regular cleaning of kitchen and bathroom counters is a good idea, said Dr. Ross. Basic washing of frequently used hard surfaces with cleanser or soap will go a long way towards lowering the germ count. 10. Talk with your child to understand their emotions. A parent’s responsibility goes beyond supplying food, clothing and entertainment. Parents are also responsible for their child’s emotional and social growth. According to child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Julienne Jacobson, it is important for parents to consistently talk to their children, to know their personalities and be alert to any changes in behavior. “To maintain a strong connection engage with your kids consis-tently,” said Dr. Jacobson. “Make a point to spend time with them daily and talk about their activities and interests. Listen to what they say. Let them know you are interested in what they think and how they feel. Let them know they can always feel comfortable talking to you.”

It’s important to be aware of what is appropriate behavior for your

child’s age group. Good sources for this information are

teachers and other parents. Remember you can ask teachers or school coun-selors for help or input if you have questions or are concerned about changes in your child’s behavior.

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Back to school time means thinking about your child’s immunization status. Informed par-ents know that immunizations save lives. But even those who vaccinated their babies and tod-dlers dutifully may not be aware that the recom-mended vaccination schedule continues through the later teen years. Research published by the American Medical Association found that teenagers age 14 and older were much less likely to see a pediatrician than their younger-adolescent counterparts. But threats to health don’t go away just because children are older. “We live in a busy world and it’s easy to forget to make appointments for an annual check-up,” says Dr. Robert W. Block, of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). “Let the new school season be your annual reminder to protect the health of your kids.” Keep in mind these crucial vaccination tips and facts for parents of older children and teens. Check your calendar. When was the last time your child saw a pediatrician? If it’s been over a year, make an appointment as soon as possible. In advance of the appointment, talk with your child and draw up a list of any concerns or questions to discuss with the doctor. Store immunization and other medical records in an easily accessible place and be sure to keep the records current. Bring this information to the appointment. When you see your pediatrician, ask directly, “What vaccines does my child need at this point?” Be sure to ask about the HPV vaccine, which is recommended for both boys and girls. While protection is most effective for adolescents ages 11 to 13, older teens who haven’t yet received the vaccine can benefit from it as well. This cancer-preventing vaccine will safeguard your teen’s health in the future. All children ages 11 to 18 should be protected against meningitis. This deadly bacterial infection is spread easily in close living quarters. If teens are going to boarding school, college or the military, do not delay giving them the vaccine. Every year, more than 200,000 Americans are hospitalized because of the flu and its complica-tions, and 36,000 die. An annual influenza vaccine is an important part of protecting your children. Health authorities including the AAP and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rec-ommend annual flu vaccine for everyone starting at 6 months of age. Your children’s health plays an important role in their academic success. Make sure you take steps to keep him or her safe from life-threatening dangers and prepare for a healthy school year.

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Students’ No. 1 need: sleep

According to Mary A. Carskadon, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry and human behavior and expert at the Sleep for Science Research Lab at Brown University, “Evidence abounds to indicate that sleeping well – 8.5-plus hours with a regular schedule – supports learning, psycho-logical well-being and physical health. Good sleep makes paying attention and concentrating in school easier, improves the ability to recall and retain information, and the sleep that occurs after effective learning helps to consolidate and even augment the daytime learning. A number of studies show a marked tendency toward better grades in teens who sleep well.” Skimping on sleep often results in a lower GPA. Quality sleep also heightens sports performance. Carskadon says, “When sleeping too little, one of the most notable deficits is in reac-tion time ... to stimuli in the environment. Better sleep promotes faster reaction times that can have a significant impact on sports per-formance, along with improved attention and concentration.” Your student-athlete could see his or her achievements on the field or court skyrocket, perhaps leading to captainships and scholarships down the road, if sleep habits are improved. Outside of school-related activities, quality sleep is important for students’ health and well-being. Lack of sleep affects the immune system. Experts at the Mayo Clinic say that people who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to get sick after being exposed to a virus, such as the common cold. During sleep, the immune system releases proteins that actively fight infections, inflam-mations and the deleterious effects of stress. Sleep deprivation has also been linked to cardiovascular problems, obesity, diabetes and debilitating emotional states. Carskadon says, “A major negative factor that accompanies insuffi-cient sleep is a depressed mood, which is accompanied by fatigue, lack of motivation and general malaise.” Clearly, quality sleep is a must for your student. But how much sleep do they need? Amy Korn-Reavis, coordinator of the polysomnog-

raphy program at Valencia College, says, “At age 5, a child needs 12

to 14 hours of sleep, and the need decreases with age to

9 to 12 hours at age 16.” These hour totals may seem long, but Korn-Reavis says that chil-dren and teens need to

reach different stag-es of sleep. “Stage N3 or slow-wave sleep is where many hormones, including growth hormones, are produced and

growth and heal-ing occur. During

REM sleep is where we consolidate our

memories from short- to long-term memory.”

REM sleep happens at the last part of the night.

How To Improve Your Student’s Sleep Habits Try to help your student develop a bedtime routine. A routine “tells the brain it is time to unwind and go to sleep. You can compare it to a computer that has certain tasks it needs to do before it shuts off,” says Korn-Reavis. “At least one hour before bed they should not be using electronics such as TV, cellphones or game systems. The flashing light stimulates the brain, making it difficult for (the brain) to know it is bed time.” This includes PCs and tablets, as well. Sleep expert Dr. Robert Oexman of the Sleep to Live Institute advises maintaining good sleep habits in the summertime, so they won’t be shocked back into the routine when back-to-school time comes along. Oexman suggests keeping to a set bedtime during sum-mer. A child’s summer bedtime may be later, but it must be regular. If you let kids run completely free, they will stay up much too late,

starting a cycle of sleep deprivation.

General sleep-smart tips for kids include:• Get eight hours of sleep. Set a routine and commit to getting at least

eight hours of sleep but preferably more, if possible.• Snack smartly. Oexman says that if children need a snack, choose a

carbohydrate-rich snack such as half a bagel. “Carbs produce mela-tonin easier, and melatonin makes it easier for us to fall asleep,” says Oexman. Avoid high-calorie, fatty or caffeinated snacks such as chocolate.

• Avoid caffeine. Kids today think that energy drinks give them a boost to stay up and do homework, but these and other caffeinated drinks interrupt sleep. So provide a variety of caffeine-free beverages, including ice-cold water with lemon.

• Ensure REM. If students have to stay up late to finish a project or study for an exam, aim for at least six hours of sleep, which allows for at least some REM sleep that consolidates memory and allows the student to remember what he or she studied.

• Block out light and noise. If your student is sensitive to noise, put a “white noise” machine in the bedroom to mask outside sounds. If light wakes the child too early, consider new curtains that block out more outside light. College students are known to wear eye masks to sleep well when a roommate stays up late.

• Be fit. Exercise boosts healthy hormones that regulate rest and sleep. If your student experiences insomnia or other sleep issues, talk to his or her doctor for solutions.

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Breakfast has long been referred to as the most important meal of the day. It is especially impor-tant for students heading off to school to take the time to have breakfast before they catch the bus.Studies have found that children who eat a healthy breakfast have higher energy levels and better learning abilities than similar students who do not eat breakfast. Harvard University research-ers found that those who eat breakfast are signifi-cantly more attentive in the classroom and have fewer behavioral and emotional problems. Many families find that time is not in abun-dance in the morning when they are getting ready for school or work. As a result, breakfast might be skipped in an effort to get to work or school on time. But families can skirt the issue of time with a few on-the-go foods the whole family can enjoy.Yogurt packs a punch: Individually packaged yogurts make a healthy and quick meal for any-one in the family. A good source of protein and calcium, yogurt is also filled with helpful bacteria that promote digestive health. And try creating parfaits with layers of vanilla yogurt, fruit and granola.Convenience options: Microwaveable conve-nience foods come in various shapes and sizes. Choose the healthiest options among them, such as whole-wheat or multigrain waffles or pancakes. These foods are easy to heat and eat on-the-go.Focus on fruit: Keep a container of fresh fruit salad in the refrigerator. A bowl of mixed fruit is refreshing and healthy.Wake up to crunch: Whole grain granola bars that feature fruit and nuts can be a quick meal and a satisfying snack.Satisfying smoothies: Smoothies made from fruit and yogurt are fast and can be stored in por-table cups to take in the car on the way to school.In the bowl: The cereal aisle at the local grocery store is filled with healthy breakfast options. Cereal manufacturers are increasingly reducing the sugar and boosting the fiber content of popular brands. It doesn’t take long to enjoy a bowl of cereal, even one topped with banana slices or a few strawberries. Also, Instant oatmeal is avail-able in a number of flavors and is a very healthy and filling breakfast option.Excellent eggs: Whip up a fast egg sandwich. Saute egg whites in a frying pan and place between two slices of toasted whole wheat bread.Muffin mania: Make a batch of low-fat, high-fiber muffins over the weekend. Grabbing a muf-fin and a banana is an easy breakfast.Beyond the bread: Use a sandwich or panini maker to create homemade breakfast tarts. Fill bread or pitas with fresh fruit or peanut butter and use the cooker to seal them shut. With a little creativity, quick and easy break-fast options will get everyone on the right track for a productive day.

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If not now, when?By Linda Fiveson

It’s provoked a lot of thought about how meaningful these words really are. It’s a universal expression; it applies to every-thing. It’s about taking action and not procrastinating. Cleaning out the clutter in your life. Doing something you have always wanted to do, but have not done. Trying to end the constant conflict of interest within us. We seem to cling to thoughts that are diametric opposites. We love huge portions and “all you can eat” buffets but at the same time we spend so much time and money on endless quests for that thinner body. We are consumed with thoughts about how we are going to lose weight this time. We know what to do; why don’t we just do it? It is so hard for us to make changes that we keep putting it off. Usually, we’re not even aware that we are procrastinating. This behav-ior has become so ingrained in us that we just do it instead of doing something positive, like starting to lose weight. We waste so much time trying to figure out a “good time” to get started that we don’t even consider “NOW” as a viable option. Nutrition has an effect on everyone’s men-tal, emotional, and physical health. Refined carbohydrates elevate the production of insu-lin, which allows the blood sugars into the cells, giving the body more energy. The more insulin that is produced the more tryptophan that enters the brain. Tryptophan increases the production of serotonin and higher levels of serotonin have a sedating effect ,which can cause sleepiness and “apathy.” Apathy is the lack of enthusiasm; it’s leth-argy, indifference, boredom, and not caring about very much. Perhaps it’s the “not caring” feeling we have when we are eating refined sugars and carbohydrates that allows us to eat! But WE DO CARE! We care every time we look in the mirror, try something on, or have to socialize and be seen. We care when we’re feeling unhealthy and lazy and if or when we get on the scale. We come up with so many reasons we can’t start NOW. We want to fin-ish all the food in the fridge or we’ll have to throw it away. We want to have our favorite meal one last time. We want to be able to eat at the wedding we’re going to next week…or even, next month. We don’t want to miss out on the gravy and pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving or all the candies and sweets at holiday time. We want to be able to eat so many things before we’ll be ready to begin that we don’t realize we’ll have even more pounds to lose than we have now. Get rid of the “feast or famine” mentality. There are plenty of deli-cious, healthy foods you can eat to fill you up and some, in unlimited amounts! Don’t say “I have to.” Just DO it! This change you are going to make has to be the last one. To be successful you have to realize it’s not about the pounds, it’s about the behavior. Don’t wait until you have time or energy or no stress; that will not happen. Like I said, “If not now…when?” My experience has led me to think people who don’t have weight problems eat at regular mealtimes. The heaviest people often eat all day or save it up for one large meal (that prob-ably lasts all night.) It’s better to be thin than “trying to lose weight.” Forget about trying,

the harder we “try to” do something the less we are able to do it or sustain doing it. When we try not to eat something we wind up eating more. Give away the extra food in the fridge if you can’t bear to throw it in the garbage. Learn to make healthy choices when you go to a restaurant. Change the way you think. Instead of focusing on all the food you will miss out on, focus on all the good things you will achieve. You will lower your risk for many diseases and

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• Dental Sleep Appliances for Snoring and Sleep Apnea

• Dental Implants

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Keith Hasday, DDS • 516.568-4695132 North Park Ave., Rockville Centre, NY 11570www.dentalimplantsrvc.com

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S t John’s Episcopal Hospital encourages everyone to take a positive approach to well-ness. Yearly screening examinations such as mammograms and bone density tests help maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. Early detection is your best defense against

many such debilitating diseases. Do you think you may be getting shorter? Are your pants getting longer? Significant bone loss may be occurring. Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become thin, weak and brittle, thus increasing the risk of a broken bone even from a minor fall or inju-ry. Breaking a bone when you are older, especially a vertebrae in your spine or a hip, can-not only be debilitating but deadly. Twenty-five percent of seniors who break a hip die within one year from problems related to the fracture itself or from the surgery to repair it. Many who survive need long term nursing home care. Osteoporosis, known as the silent disease, can sneak up on you and steal your free-dom! As we grow older, the absorption rate of calcium in the bones changes, robbing strength from your bones, a condition that you cannot feel. Other issues may impact bone health including certain medications, diseases and lifestyle practices. Fortunately, osteoporosis is a preventable disease. Here are some steps you can take:• Eat healthy, today.• Stay active, forever.• Get a bone density test, soon. A bone density test or DEXA scan is a pain-free x-ray imaging examination used to evaluate a patient for osteoporosis. St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is proud to offer the new-est and most state-of-the-art bone density scanner to the area. Generally, women of menopausal age should have a baseline screening bone density exam due to the fact that bone loss is most rapid in the first few years after menopause. Men are not immune from osteoporosis but are usually screened later in life based on risk factors. Please check with your doctor to see if you are eligible. Depending on the results, close monitoring by your physician may be necessary with follow-up bone densi-ty studies recommended yearly or every other year. Having a mammogram yearly should be another priority for all women over 40 in

2012. We support this practice at St. John’s Episcopal by pro-viding digital mammography, the most up-to-date and highest quality breast imaging available on the Rockaways. When it’s time for your annual mammo-gram, make it digital. Full-field digital mammography is your newest ally in the fight against breast cancer. Breast images appear in seconds on a comput-er screen providing: enhanced images, greater image flexibili-ty, shorter exam times, faster results, fewer callbacks and bet-ter imaging for dense breast tis-sue than traditional film/screen methods. St. John’s also offers mammography computer aided detection system (CAD) and board-certified radiologists also certified in the reading of mammograms, both important elements in providing high quality personalized breast care. Your health is important to you and those who care about you at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital. Our vision is to promote wellness and provide the highest quality of health care available. We have new state-of-the-art MRI services too. To discover all the benefits of having these examinations or to schedule an appointment at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Imaging Department, call Eileen McDonald, L.R.T., R.M., St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Imaging Department, at 718-869-7175.

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital • 327 Beach 19th St., Far Rockaway 718-869-7175

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital reminds you to schedule your bone density exam and mammogram today

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Children and weightsBy Ginny Frizzi

I t can be a weighty decision for parents. Should their children be allowed to work out with weights? If so, at what age? What are the pros and cons?

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What age is appropriate for lifting weights?

Parents must carefully monitor their young athletes use of weight training in a fitness program.

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W insome Bent RN, the ExecutiveDirector of The Bristal in North Hills suggests that there are simple changes

that senior citizens can make to improve their quality of life:

Good nutrition: Select high-fiber foods like whole-grain breads and cereals, beans, vegetables, and fruits. Cut down on refined foods like refined flour and refined sugar. This will make you feel better, lessen fatigue and improve your sleep. Limit how often you have high-fat and high-sugar snacks like cake, candy, chips, and sweetened soft drinks. Decrease your salt and sodium intake.

Extra Calcium: There is a continuous loss of bone calcium, especially in women, due to the change in hormone levels. Try to get required 1200 mg per day of calcium by consuming calcium rich food like milk, broccoli, beans and almonds

Exercise: Incorporation of daily exercise into your daily routine can reduce your risk for heart disease, arthritis, diabetes and osteoporosis.

Mental exercises: Working out your brain is needed on a regular basis to improve memory and mind clarity both short term and long term. Stimulate your mind and mem-ory daily for an all around better life.

Avoid smoking: Even occasional smoking has been proven to be detrimental to the health of your heart. Apart from the many health hazards, smoking contributes to the wrinkling of your face.

The Bristal Assisted Living Communities have facilities in East Meadow, East Northport, Lynbrook, North Hills, North Woodmere, Westbury and Massapequa. For informa-tion on The Bristal Assisted Living Communities, visit www.thebristal.com.

The Bristal Assisted Living Communities631-580-6420

The Bristal Assisted Living offers tips for healthy living


A t Home Active Motion Physical Therapy Services provides patients with one-on-one attention by provid-

ing services in your own home. Specializing in the care of older adults and the elderly, our expert and highly trained staff will help you get the most of your program with patience and compassion in your own natural environ-ment, allowing for maximum rehabilitation.

Physical therapy in your home leads to a more personal and beneficial rehabilitation program. Patients rehabilitate in the place where they are most comfortable and secure. The hassles of traveling or finding transporta-tion to and from traditional facilities are eliminated.

At Home Active Motion Physical Therapy Services provides services in Nassau, Suffolk, Brooklyn, and Queens.

“When I decided to open my own business in 2006, I envisioned a home-based therapy program that encompassed compassion, skill, success and pride,” said Dr. Rosario Accardi, PT, DPT. “ I personally hand pick my staff, so you can be confident that your are in good hands. I communicate with my therapists daily, guaranteeing the best possible treatment and supervision.” Dr. Accardi’s credentials include a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a Master’s and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from D’Youville College in Buffalo, N.Y.

“I am personally involved in each and every patient’s plan of care,” said. Dr. Accardi. “I welcome and encourage my patients, their family and their physicians to contact me at any time with any questions or concerns. It is this personal touch that I promise you will receive as one of our clients.”

At Home Active Motion Physical Therapy33 South Service Rd., Jericho • 866-605-5634 • www.activemotionrehab.com

Get back to doing what’s important with physical therapy at home


Dr. Rosario Accardi, PT, DPT

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T he skin is the body’s largest organ and when it soaks up the sun, it helps produce Vitamin D, which is vital to maintain-ing a healthy calcium balance, immunity, blood pressure and

insulin secretion. However, when skin is exposed to the sun for extended periods of time repeatedly, the risk can far outweigh the reward. That’s because excessive, ongoing sun exposure puts an individual at great risk for skin cancer. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, with more than one million skin cancers diagnosed annually. In fact, the number of new cases of skin cancer diagnosed each year in the U.S. exceeds the combined number of new cases of breast, prostate, lung and colon cancers that are diagnosed. Other risk factors include having many moles; having a fair complexion; and a personal or family his-tory of skin cancer. If you enjoy basking in the sun, whether sun bathing, gardening, exercising or playing a round of golf, the staff at South Nassau Communities Hospital urges you to adhere to the following sun safety steps recommended by the American Academy of Dermatol-ogists (ADD):• Minimize exposure to the sun between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.• Apply sunscreen, with at least a SPF-15 that protects against both

UVA and UVB rays, to all areas of the body exposed to the sun• Reapply sunscreen every two hours, even on cloudy days• Wear clothing that covers the body and shades the face• Avoid exposure to UV radiation from sunlamps or tanning parlors• Have an annual skin cancer screening The three types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma, squa-mous cell carcinoma and melanoma, which is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer

and it usually shows up on the face, ears, scalp, neck, or upper body as a red patch; a pink, red, or white bump that is shiny or pearly; a crusty, open sore that will not heal; or a scar-like area. Squamous cell carcinomas account for about two out of 10 skin cancers and commonly appear on sun-exposed areas of the body such as the face, ear, neck, lip, and back of the hands. Squamous cell carcinomas tend to be more aggressive than basal cell cancers and are more likely to be found in men than women. As the deadliest form of skin cancer, melanoma requires aggressive and skillful treatment. Malignant melanomas are usually small brown-black or larger mul-ticolored patches, plaques or nodules with irregular out-line. They may crust on the surface or bleed. Many of them are found in pre-existing moles. Surgery is the most common treatment option for skin cancer. Under the direction of Rajiv Datta, M.D., Medical Director of South Nassau Communities Hospi-tal’s Cancer Center, South Nassau uses leading-edge sur-gical technologies to remove skin cancer. This includes electrodesiccation and curettage (an electric current that dehydrates the tumor and a surgical tool to remove the tumor); cryosurgery (freezing the tumor to kill it); micro-graphic surgery (removing the cancer with minimal dis-ruption to normal tissue) and laser therapy (a highly focused beam of light that destroys only the cancer cells). For more information about skin cancer surgery or South Nassau’s Cancer Program, call 1-877-SouthNassau.

South Nassau Communities Hospital, Oceanside1-877-SouthNassau

Too much of a good thing can be harmful


C omfort Keepers is a franchise owned by Oceanside resident Judy Geier. Comfort Keepers is a worldwide

franchise servicing Nassau County and surrounding areas. Its main goal is enabling independent living at home with respect and dignity.

Comfort Keepers aims to keep seniors in their own homes while providing non-medical care and companionship. Although elders are the main focus, all adults are serviced, including pregnant women. The many services provided by Comfort Keepers include conversation, companion-ship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errand services, grocery shopping, respite or relief for the family, medication reminders, grooming and dressing guidance, incidental transportation, laundry and lining washing, recreational activities and crafts, mail assistance and organization, periodic review and communication, and emergency monitor systems. Caregivers are certified by The Alzheimer’s Association of Long Island.

Each is equipped to meet the needs of any and all patients. All caregivers have cars and have been subject to criminal and DMV background checks. In addition, all employees are bonded and insured.

A free in-home client assessment is done so that your loved one is assured the correct caregiver “match” for his/her specific needs.

Comfort Keepers 516-442-2300 • [email protected]

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B ack to school is an exciting time for children. New notebooks and clothes give children an opportuni-

ty to make a fresh start academically and socially. This can also be a time to make positive healthy changes to their diet. Schools are only beginning to catch up with the need for healthier more nutritious foods, so depending on a hot lunch program to provide children with a well-balanced meal might not work out. Sending your child to school with lunch will help ensure that they are getting the proper nutrition needed to look and feel their best. Some healthy lunches ideas are: turkey on whole wheat bread, cut up vegetables and hummus, low-fat cheese, or a chick-en wrap with avocado and low-fat dress-ing. Good snack ideas are obviously fruits and vegetables, but many companies now make 100-calorie varieties of your kid’s favorite snacks. This is a nice way to incorporate a treat with your child’s lunch but keep calories and fat in check. Finally, talk with your child about healthy eating. The goal here is not to encourage weight-loss, but rather to explain the impact his/her diet has on overall health and well-being, which can directly impact their school year. Dr. Bo Rosenblat is a board-certified medical doctor with office locations in Hewlett, Great Neck, Brooklyn and Manhattan. For more information about Dr. Bo’s Diet, call 516-284-8248.

Healthy lunchesfor a healthy school year


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WE CAN HELP! Couples who have had the opportunity to be cared for by our doctors know that they understand their predicament.

The team at GENESIS – including scientists, nurses, laboratory and operating room technicians, medical assistants, even the billing and administrative staff – have been thoroughly sensitized to the special needs of infertile couples.

We’ve made a priority of combining medical excellence with compassionate care. The countless notes from patients that decorate our halls are testimony to the quality of the GENESIS program. We deliver to every patient reproductive technology with the human touch.

1175 W. Broadway, Suite 24, Hewlett, NY 11557(516) 216-4220 www.genesisfertility.com

Most Major Insurances Accepted Donor Egg Program

W e all have been told that flossing is important for the health of our teeth and gums. Flossing removes food and

plaque that accumulates at the gum line and between teeth. Plaque is a soft and white accumu-lation of micro-organisms. It contains about 400 different species of bacteria, and billions of individ-ual germs in each milligram. Flossing removes the plaque and the bacteria associated with it. In an effort to encourage his patients to continue to floss at home, Dr. Hasday, of Periodontology and Dental Implants of Rockville Centre, likes to tell his patients, “Only floss the teeth that you want to keep.” Humorously reminding them that healthy gums and good oral hygiene goes a long way in pre-serving a person’s teeth.

It also may surprise you to know that daily flossing has other health benefits. In fact, there’s an increasing amount of evidence linking periodontal disease to an increased risk of heart disease. Some researchers think that mouth infections, like any infections, can increase the levels of inflammatory substances in the blood, which can promote blood clots and slow blood flow to the heart. Another theory is that bacteria from a mouth infection can easily enter the bloodstream and impact your cardiovascular system.

In addition, flossing gives you the opportunity to regularly examine your mouth for any swelling or redness. Flossing gives you an opportunity to take a good look at your teeth, tongue, and gums. Certain conditions including some cancers and HIV/AIDS can cause lesions in your mouth and redness and swelling of the gums. Flossing gives you a daily look in your mouth that can give you life saving early detection.

So remember to continue to floss for your oral health as well as your overall health!

Keith Hasday, D.D.S. • Periodontology & Dental Implants of Rockville Centre, P.C.132 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre

516-678-1316

Flossing your teeth for good health!


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M acular Degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of legal blind-ness among older Americans. It is

characterized by degeneration of the macula associated with aging. Patients may notice blur-ring or distortion affecting their vision, or may have no symptoms. Dry AMD accounts for 85 percent of patients and is usually treated with Amsler Grid testing and vitamin supplements.

The more severe form is wet AMD where blood vessels grow under the macula which may leak fluid or blood. Without treatment, choroidal neovascularization will form a scar under the macula, which may permanently affect central vision. People may fear the loss of their independent lifestyle, because the loss of vision can make it hard to recognize faces, street signs, reading small print, or a newspaper, and family may not fully appreciate the lost vision since the eye looks normal from the outside.

New treatments for AMD have been directed at wet AMD. These include new lasers and injections (Lucentis or Avastin). Each treat-ment modality has its own advantages and disadvantages and should be tailored to the individual.

Dr. Stroh is a retina specialist in Rockville Centre who specializes in Macular Degeneration, Diabetes and other Retinal Disorders. He has published numerous articles and frequently lec-tures at national meetings, including The American Academy of Ophthalmology and Associa-tion for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. He can be reached at 516-536-9525 for appointments and consultations as well as second opinions.

Dr. Edward Stroh • Retina Consultants of Long Island165 N. Village Ave., Suite 203, Rockville Centre • 516-536-9525

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Park Avenue Extended Care Facility has estab-lished what we believe is the finest Neuro Rehabilitation Program on the South Shore.

Created by Dr. Mihai Dimancescu of N.S.P.C. (Neu-rological Surgery, P.C.), it benefits those individuals in need of a specialized neurological program.

Dr. Dimancescu, the program’s coordinator, has amassed world wide recognition in the management of coma. Each client will be evaluated and a program for treatment designed for that individual. This pro-gram will greatly benefit those clients who have suf-fered a stroke and those who are recovering from traumatic brain injury.

Our staff has been trained in utilizing the latest equipment to assist in the recovery of brain disorders. In addition to the mass suspension harness, we have acquired the QUADRICISER, a motorized total body therapy system. Since its introduction, many patients have made significant strides towards an improved quality of life. Through the use of motor and cables, those patients unable to walk are gently moved to simulate walking. This pat-tern of repetition stimulates the brain and improves muscle function. As the program progresses, we will be acquiring additional equipment in an effort to offer the finest reha-bilitation possible. We intend to incorporate all equipment into our general rehabilitation program for the benefit of all.

In addition to our existing staff, we welcome Dr. Ivan Mikolaenko, F.A.A.N., who is board certified in Neurology and Neurocritical Care. He will be on staff to meet the needs of all our neurological patients.

We welcome any inquiries about our facility as well as offering tours to those who are considering Park Avenue for themselves or loved ones.

Park Avenue Extended Care Facility425 National Blvd., Long Beach • 516-431-260

Park Avenue announces new neuro rehabilitation program


What happens when a family seem-ingly has everything, yet the one thing they are desperate for eludes

them? GENESIS Fertility & Reproductive Medicine, the brainchild of Dr. Richard Grazi, is not a promise of happiness or a secret to pre-natal success; it is however, a beacon of hope to some when it seems there is none left. Dr. Grazi has brought his expertise in infer-tility to the Five Towns by establishing an office at 1175 West Broadway in Hewlett. Dr. Grazi is smart, soft-spoken, and very confident. When asked why he chose this field, he imme-diately replied, “Mine is a field unlike any other. By virtue of the human drama that we deal with every day, we create new families. While it’s not often that we get to save a per-son’s life, we do get to change our patients’ lives. And that is a difference that is everlast-ing.” He recalls, “The thought of becoming a doctor came late to me. I had an epiphany after my first year of medical school, when the first “test tube baby” was born. The birth of this one baby, and how it was accomplished, all seemed so exciting and fresh. It was something new, scientific but very artful, very out-of-the-box.” For 25 years, Dr. Grazi and his expert staff consistently achieve and exceed national pregnancy rates while at the same time maintaining one of the lowest multi fetal preg-

nancy rates. Dr. Grazi proudly boasts however, that at GENESIS we treat patients and not statistics!

GENESIS is truly a masterpiece, a full-service infer-tility program open 365 days a year, and conveniently located in our community.

GENESIS Fertility & Reproductive Medicine1175 West Broadway, Suite 24, Hewlett

516-216-4220 • www.genesisfertility.com

Hope for couples tryingto have a baby


A lan B. Greenfield, M.D., is a board certi-fied diagnostic radiologist with over 20 years of experience in interpreting

all types of medical imaging studies, including MRI, CT scans, Ultrasound, Doppler exams, women’s imaging, and general radiology. Dr. Greenfield has recently relocated his radiology practice from Islandwide Medical Imaging in Long Beach to Southwest Radiology, located at 147 E. Merrick Road, in nearby Valley Stream.

Dr. Greenfield has spent more than a decade servicing the medical community in the Long Beach and surrounding towns, and has been a multiple recipient of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce’s “Professional of the Month.” In addition to being committed to providing top-notch radiological interpretation, Dr. Greenfield has been an integral part of the community. He has mentored students from Long Beach High School, was a volunteer rescue worker at the 9/11 WTC site, as well as a rescue volunteer in Haiti during the earthquake of 2010.

Dr. Greenfield is proud to become part of the team at Southwest Radiology with Harvey Lefkowitz, M.D., and his staff. As part of a well-trained and compassionate team of radiologists, technologists and support staff patients are put first to deliver high quality care in the comfort of a modern, well appointed office setting. As always, prompt and accurate interpretation will be delivered to the referring physicians. In order to accommodate patient’s schedules, evening and weekend hours are also available.

Southwest Radiology147 E. Merrick Rd., Valley Stream

516-825-6500

Southwest Radiology welcomes Dr. Alan B. Greenfield


I sland Dermatology has been providing der-matological care to Long Islanders for more than 23 years. The practice, which opened in

1989, has offices in both Long Beach and Ami-tyville, and now provides care for more than 150,000 patients. By offering a wide range of ser-vices administered by a group of highly qualified professionals, Island Dermatology has distin-guished itself as a trusted name in the Long Island medical community. Island Dermatology is deeply invested in the well being of each of its patients. As a result, the practice offers a whole range of medical and cos-metic procedures that improve physical appear-ance as well as general health. After all, the doc-tors at Island Dermatology know that how you look on the outside can have a tremendous impact on your overall health. So it is with great pleasure that Island Der-matology introduces its new Cool Sculpting pro-cedure to patients across Long Island. In fact, the doctors are offering $200 off patients’ first Cool Sculpting treatment in celebration of the new procedure. Cool Sculpting is a new, FDA approved, non-surgical procedure that reshapes your body non-invasively and without damaging surrounding tissue. The Island Dermatology team is proud to be at the forefront of this new advancement in cosmetic care. For more information or to schedule a consultation, visit Island Dermatology onlineat www.islandderm.com or call one of their offices: (516) 432-0011 for Long Beach or(631) 598-5373 for Amityville.

Island Dermatology • 604 East Park Ave., Long Beach 516-432-0011

Cool Sculpting: A great new service available from Island Dermatology


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Designed to increase patient comfort, the 71 centimeter aperture of St. John’s new MRI with anultra-short, open bore provides ample room for patients to feel comfortable during exams. It alsooffers a wider range of exams to accommodate a great variety of patient needs.

ADVANCES IN DIAGNOSTIC IMAGINGMAMMOGRAPHY – BONE DENSITY – MRI

NUCLEAR – ULTRASOUND – CT SCAN

FOR AN APPOINTMENT TODAYPLEASE CALL 718-869-7780

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