Fitness

Reclaiming Your Health After 40

How to Combat Aging Through Strength Training and Healthy Living Article by Tony Bianchino | Photography by Craig Smith Writer and fitness expert, Tony Bianchino, is the owner of Out Run Your Fork Personal Training in Westfield, NJ. For over 37 years he and his wife, Melissa, have been helping people over 40 lose weight, get strong, and increase energy without risking injury. Together they have taken a responsible, human-centered approach to designing fitness and nutrition programs that...

Health + Wellness

Nurturing Care in Playful Spaces

Creating Supportive Environments for Children's Health and Growth Article by Dr. Blair Rolnick Bee Kind Pediatrics new developmental patient rooms, designed by Dr. Rolnick herself, create age-appropriate environments that cater to the unique needs of children and adolescents. These thoughtfully crafted spaces foster a sense of safety and comfort, significantly reducing anxiety associated with medical visits. By incorporating engaging themes and interactive elements, these rooms encourage...

Health + Wellness

Mental Health Moves

Helpful tips from Bartley (Buddy) Zucosky of Arbor Counseling Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Craig Smith One It’s okay to get anxious, and a lot of times it's about expectations - I expect this to happen, or I feel like I'm expected to do this.  Evaluate how many things you feel obligated to do versus how many things you actually want to do. If you find yourself doing more obligations than wants, a lot of anxiety is going to come from that.   Two Another way to cut down on...

Life + Culture

Wolves Basketball Academy

How a Scotch Plains resident was inspired by his son to create a place for all kids to be their best Article by Erica Landis | Photography by provided Saturday mornings are Jeff Mayerson’s favorite time of the week. Arriving extra early to the gymnasium at The Newmark School, Mayerson, a 27-year resident of Scotch Plains, begins setting up stations for that morning’s clinic of Wolves Basketball Academy. Before the joyous sounds of children, volunteers, and basketballs fill the gym, Mayerson...