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46Timely TransformaTionredecorating a bergen home in classic neutral tones created a calm, healthy environment.

52live well aT every ageHow to maintain your health and feel young from your 30s to your 70s—and beyond

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21LOCAL BUZZOur guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in Bergen County

30LOCAL FASHIONTake to the trails—without compromising your style.

32LOCAL JEWELRYCelebrate fall with natural wood pieces.

34SHOP LOCAL LEADERBill and Denise Hayes of the Haworth Apothecary update their pharmacy and gift store with a wellness center.

38AT HOMEEco-friendly products to beautify your living space

74POWER FOODSquash has a rich history—and power ful health benefits.

76TASTESFireside dining makes for a romantic evening at three local restaurants.

80WINE + SPIRITSCan beer be better? You bet. Try locally brewed craft beer.

88FINANCIAL BALANCEFive crucial saving-for-college tips

90GATHERINGSPhotos from recent charity and social events

96ESCAPESA healthy respite at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in the Berkshires

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As autumn settles in (and, thankfully, the weather cools off), we welcome the changing of seasons and look forward to quieter weekends, the easing of Shore traffic and the crunching of leaves underfoot.

Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the weather, the clothes and best of all the food—hearty, warm dishes. I can’t wait to fire up the oven and the slow-cooker to make my favorite com-fort foods like chili and cinnamon sticky buns (my kids’ favorite too). There’s nothing like walking into a warm kitchen that is filled with the delicious smells of spices, fresh-baked bread or a pot of simmering stew after a crisp hike in the woods, pumpkin picking at a farm or a day of apple picking in the orchard. (For places to pick apples this season, see page 21.) It always brings me back to childhood and that feeling of comfort and good times with the family, cooking together, playing board games or watching football.

So to kick off fall, we’ve created a stellar issue with seasonal diversity, such as high-tech hiking gear (page 30), fashionable natural wood jewelry (page 32) and great finds for your home—eco-furnishings and accessories (page 38). Foodies should check out our article on the top romantic fireside dining restau-rants in Bergen County (page 76), then, on page 74, there’s our Power Food article on squash—it’s perfect for roasting orpuréeing. And in “Beer Gets Crafty” on page 80, you’ll learn about the proliferation of new brews by small local producers. These last three articles alone could be the hallmarks of fall.

Whatever favorite comforts autumn evokes for you, share them with friends and family and create new memories.

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“I’ve always been a baker, and I’m also very into design and decoration, so this job combines everything I absolutely love,” says Alpert. “The beauty of the dessert table is that people can taste a number of bite-size sweets—and you don’t feel guilty because you’re not wolfing down big slices of chocolate cake. And when it looks nice, on top of everything else, it’s really special.”

canine carnivaleOctober is Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month, and Bergen County’s Companion Animal Advocates (201.706.7666, companionanimaladvocates.org) is honoring the occasion with the Carnivale of the Dogs on October 2 at the Wild Duck Pond in Ridgewood from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be caricaturists, a pet psychic, a doggie salon, the Delaney Dog Show and more. So grab the leash and a bag or can of food to donate and head to the park with your canine.

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CORRECTION In the September issue’s “Best in Bergen” article, we incorrectly named the fi rst-place winner in the BBQ category. It should have read “Cubby’s.” We apologize for the error.

CORE VALUESApples are good for more than just keeping the doc-

tor away. Studies show that regularly eating apples can help reduce wrinkles, increase bone density, lower cho-

lesterol and strengthen lung capacity. And the crunchy fruit tastes best when you’ve just picked it yourself. To pick your

own apples in Bergen County, head to Demarest Farms (201.666.0472, demarestfarms.com) in Hillsdale. With

more than 21 varieties of apples—including Red and Golden Delicious, Empire, Fuji, Granny Smith, Gala

and McIntosh—pumpkin picking and fresh apple cider, a trip to Demarest Farms

will make for a fun family day.

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rally to stop diabetesCapitol Hill has witnessed groundbreaking legislation, historic debates and even a few fights. But last June, the floor of the U.S. Senate saw something truly extraordinary: 150 kids armed with insulin as they listened to a hearing at the Children’s Congress, an annual convocation of children living with diabetes who gather to lobby lawmakers.

“Every time you turned around, there’d be someone going back to their parents because their blood sugar was too low, or testing their blood sugar on the floor,” says Hannah Anolik, 13, a Clifton resident and one of five delegates representing New Jersey at the conference of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).

Having lived with type 1 diabetes since she was 6, Anolik must test her blood sugar levels with a finger prick before every meal. But Anolik doesn’t let her disease stop her. A lacrosse player and huge musi-cal theater fan, she believes in using her story to help others. “I’m not a ‘diabetic,’ because that means diabetes defines me,” she says. “I’m a person with diabetes. I take control of it.”

Anolik has been an advocate for JDRF since her diagnosis, raising thousands of dol-lars with her walk team, Hannah’s Bananas. After applying for the past three years, Anolik was selected out of about 1,200 applicants for the three-day 2011 Children’s Congress, where she listened to a speech by Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor, sang a song with American Idol runner-up Crystal Bower-sox and met with members of Congress to ask for research funding.

“We needed to push the lawmakers for more funding,” says Anolik. “Meeting new friends and educating people—that was all a plus. But our real goal is a cure.”

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You submitted the best photos of your furry friends and then voted for a winner. The results are in! This year’s “cutest pet” award goes to…(drumroll, please)…Lucy, an energetic, fearless and affectionate Boston terrier. Two-year-old Lucy and her own-ers, Dr. Tom and Susan LoPresti, live in Fair Lawn. “Lucy is so smart, she knows the names of all of her toys, her favorite being a tree trunk with three squirrels in it,” says Susan. “She takes out the squirrels and brings them to us—and waits for us to put them back in, just so she can take them out again.” Visit bergenhealthandlife.com to meet the runner-up: Charley, a “muttigree” from River Vale.

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the grill masterBergen Health & Life’s inaugural Grill & Chill recipe contest, sponsored by Kings Super Market, was a huge success! After going over countless recipes submitted by Health & Life readers, the three best from Bergen, Westchester, Morris and Essex counties were chosen to compete in a preliminary round of cook-offs. The winner of each went on to the grand finale competition, which took place on June 25 at Kings in Cresskill. The three grillers—Marc Mangano from Bergen, Susan Jacob-son from Westchester and Karin Sainato from Morris—fought hard for the grand prize, a Weber S-450 grill valued at $1,700, courtesy of Reno’s Appliance in Fairfield. But in the end, Man-gano’s Asian turkey burgers with grilled pineapple and sesame-ginger mayonnaise took first place. Sainato came in second and Jacobson third, each taking home a Big Green Egg smoker/grill worth $1,000, courtesy of Modern Propane in Lodi.

Check out the winning recipe, and if you didn’t get a chance to enter this year, don’t worry—Grill & Chill will be back next summer!

CorreCtion In the July/August issue of Bergen Health & Life, Mangano’s recipe was printed incorrectly. We apologize for the error. Above is the correct version.

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Plan assignations. “Figure out the best day and time to get together. That gets your juices going. You begin to prepare mentally and anticipate in a positive way.” Broaden definitions. “A good sex life includes more than just intercourse itself. Be open to getting to know each other’s bodies.” Don’t wait to be “in the mood.” “For a woman, especially, desire often develops after her partner has started touching her in ways that feel good. Then she gets very interested.”

trendy tavernYou’re in Ridgewood, you’re hungry—and yes, there’s a bit of a thirst too. What do you do?

Now, Park West Tavern (201.445.5400, parkwesttavern.com) is an option. Opened in June by Randy Carson and John Halligan, owners of The Park Steakhouse in Park Ridge, the eat-ery boasts a relative Ridgewood rarity: a liquor license. Executive chef Halligan’s not-to-be-missed dishes include several steaks, rib-eye spring rolls, pan-seared sea scallops and the PWT Tavern Burger, made from New York state grass-fed beef.

The new tavern “is a little more casual,” than its steak house cousin, says Carson. “Living in Ridgewood, I know it’s a family town, so we wanted to make our space family-friendly.”

When a family is coping with a serious childhood illness, everyone wants to help—though few know how. But friends and neighbors in Midland Park leaped into action to aid the Goodell family when then 2-year-old Andrew was found to have neuroblastoma, a can-cer that affects nerve cells.

Doctors diagnosed Andrew’s cancer in June 2010. By the following November, supporters had pulled together a sold-out fundraising dinner and raffle at The Brick House in Wyckoff. Students at Midland Park schools, where Andrew’s mom, Jackie, is a teacher, raised money through bake sales, T-shirts sales and service projects. In all, the community raised more than $30,000 to help with Andrew’s medical expenses.

The good works go on. On Nov. 15, the 2nd Annual Andrew Goodell Fundraiser for Neuroblastoma will be held at The Brownstone restau-rant in Paterson. The aim is to raise 10 times the amount raised last year; proceeds will benefit neuroblastoma research.

“This is a fundraiser that is near and dear to our hearts,” says Patti McCarthy, who is coordinating the event with high school teacher Brian Ersalesi. “The Goodells are family now.”

To learn more about the event, to contribute to Andrew’s expenses—or simply to find out how Andrew is doing—visit Jackie Goodell’s journal at caringbridge.org/visit/andrewgoodell.

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program that’s geared specifically toward people with diabetes. What we’re trying to do is take the handoff from the physician for somebody that’s been diagnosed and start the healthcare continuum. The person will come into the program, be evaluated by a registered nurse from a clinical standpoint and then meet with a lifestyle or wellness coach, who will help with an exercise pro-gram, diet issues and supplementation. Then we’ll work through an education pro-gram to set goals for the individual that have measurable outcomes. can people get

vaccinations? Yes. In the past, vaccines, such as the one for influenza, were only given to high-risk populations such as the elderly or children. But now it’s recom-mended that everyone get them. The key to achieving this is convenience. We’re here about 70 hours a week, 7 days a week, and in general, you can just drop in. are you up on the technology trend? We use robotics to dispense about 50 per-cent of our prescriptions, which allows us to spend a lot more time face-to-face talk-ing to people about their needs rather than counting pills. We also use the iRefill app, which allows patients to enter their pre-

afTeR WoRkIng In healThcaRe and the pharmaceutical industry, Denise hayes bought the haworth apothecary in 1993 from a family that had owned the town staple for 50 years. When a firedestroyed the historic building in 1999, Denise and her husband, Bill, made a fresh start, constructing a new apothecary—with significant improvements. Part retail gift shop, part pharmacy, this local favorite now boasts a state-of-the-art wellness center. We spoke with Bill about the new addition to the shop as well as their other offerings. What made you decide to open a Wellness

center? our goal is to develop a healthcare model that essentially becomes a con-tinuum of healthcare. In general, if you’re healthy, you see your physician once a year, or when there’s a critical need. But oftentimes there’s no continuity between that visit and the appointment you have the following year, even though there may be health concerns in the interim. We’re try-ing to make this community pharmacy a central gathering place that’s not just for filling prescriptions, but also for gaining a whole sense of well-being. What programs

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scriptions using an iPhone or an android. (We’re working on adding BlackBerrys as well.) all they have to do is enter their prescription number or cue and it’s right there and available. We’re also working on other things such as text reminders that will tell you when you need a prescription refill or when your prescription is ready to be picked up. What else does the apoth-

ecary offer? We sell cosmetics, home décor, jewelry, women’s accessories and seasonal gifts. Probably the lion’s share of our space is actually devoted to the gift boutique. We spend a lot of time at vari-ous gift shows trying to find things that are unique. you seem passionate about

your community. We live here in town, and it’s important to us that the business community is successful, that the needs and the values of the community itself are met and that we can be part of that. I’m an emT in town. Denise is on the Board of health and volunteered with the 5k run that happened in september. We’ve found that the community as a whole is very supportive of our business. We give a lot, but they in turn allow us to be here by their patronage. —michele corriston

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reduce reuse recycle1 Bring the outdoors in with this TwistedVine Table Lamp, $555, by the Jamie Young Company. The repurposed wood base is 27˝ high and 8˝ square. House 2 Home, Ridgewood, 201.447.4663. 2 Clean lines, hardware that won’t rust and the natu-ral glow of bamboo make these the perfect bath accessories. $38 at Crate & Barrel, Paramus, 201.986.2999. 3 Artwork rede-fined! Photographic print pillows, starting at $145, are hand-screened featuring origi-nal images by Michelle Pattee. Archival Décor, an eco-conscious design company, uses water-based ink, organic hemp and cotton velvet. House 2 Home, Ridgewood, 201.447.4663. 4 This eco-friendly throw, $95, made with 90 percent bamboo rayon and 10 percent cashmere, will keep you cozy all season long. blisslivinghome.com. 5 The Calais Chair, $1,955, is upholstered in all-natural burlap jute and hybrid khaki, a fabric made from 95 percent recycled cot-ton and 5 percent acrylic. The driftwood finish is water-based, emitting zero VOCs (volatile organic compounds). 26.5˝ W x 29˝ D x 38˝ H. Wostbrock Home, Ridgewood, 201.445.0807. 6 Make a new kind of fashion statement with this Recycled Denim Jute Rug. Pale shades of indigo, rich textures and durability are room-changing character-istics. Prices vary according to size. West Elm, Paramus, 201.261.2552. 7 It is back to basics with this Vitra Cork Stool, $405. The design is uniquely simple. Made with all-nat-ural and lightweight cork, the versatile piece can be used as a side table or sitting stool (13˝ H x 12.25˝ W). dwr.com. 8 Splash your kitchen table with colorful shades of green and cobalt blue. These Oenophilia Gree-nophile Tumblers are made from recycled wine bottles. Dishwasher safe, they mea-sure eight fluid ounces. Sold in sets of four, $19.99 at Bed, Bath & Beyond stores. 9 The playful Lex Mini Stool, $45, from DIGS is made with Acacia wood from asustainable harvest and recycled fabric. digs.com. —MEGHAN BASHAW

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After A mAjor life chAnge, designer meryl stern brought A cAlm, comforting new look to her bergen home

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Larsen’s Tempo grasscloth warms the entry, where wainscoting was added for character. An ink drawing hangs over the French fruitwood table and Asian vessel.

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“I wanted to go beyond ‘country,’” says Stern of the

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our home is your cocoon, your peace and sanity, the place that is safe and warm when everything else in your life is crazy,” says interior designer Meryl Stern. And she’s not just talking about clients. As a newly divorced mother of two teenagers, Stern used this time of major life change to give her own Bergen County home a new look that was tranquil, organic and reassuring.

Like many, Stern appreciated the conveniences of her 1980s construction, but she desperately wanted the look and coziness of an older home, which is typically layered with natural materials. “I exposed fir beams and stained the pine floors a high-gloss ebony,” says the designer. Next was adding wood wainscoting under the chair rail and expanding the existing three-inch base molding to seven inches. “Wood is warm to the touch,” says Stern. “It feels warm physically and emotionally. There’s something very comforting about the transformation of a tree into a floor plank or a piece of furniture. I have a full appreciation for that. It brings me closer to nature.”

A hiker who is a regular at Sunday farmers’ markets, Stern says she tries to live a green life—and an important part of that

is decorating with antiques. “I believe in reusing as much as possible,” says the designer. “I have some of my grandparents’ things and other antiques that I have bought on my own. These pieces also add meaning to a house.”

Among her collections are round objects such as antique finials, cannon balls and blown-glass spheres. “I love the organic shape of round objects,” says Stern. “Geometric shapes really offer a pleasant simplicity.” It was the simplicity and purity of a photo-mezzotint of a solitary ear of corn that made her want the image for her dining room. “I confess, I was designing the Harvest Bistro & Bar in Closter, which sits next to a 20-acre farm, when I saw this photograph. I bought it for them and then kept it for myself.”

The designer arranged her furniture and works of art against a quiet, calm palette of monochromatic oatmeals, mochas, chocolates and ebonies. Natural fibers were another essential decorating tool, with leather-bound sisal underfoot and grasscloth for select walls.

“It can take a long time to get a house together,” says Stern. “It’s not something I do quickly, but I think the effect here is both ethereal and anchoring. I feel like I am on solid ground.”

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There’s good news on the healthy lifestyle front. Are you sitting down? Well, stand up—you’ll burn more calories that way—and repeat after me: I need do only one, that’s one, set of strength-training exercises, twice a week, as part of my exercise program. So says Riva L. Rahl, M.D., medical director of Cooper Wellness Program at Cooper Aerobics Center in Dallas and preventive medicine physician at Cooper Clinic. Dr. Rahl is the author of Physical Activity and Health Guidelines: Recommendations for Various Ages, Fitness Levels, and Conditions from 57 Authoritative Sources (Human Kinetics). “It doesn’t take too much time, and strength-training exercises are important to prevent injury, maintain lean body mass, build bones, lower cholesterol and reduce risk for diabetes,” she explains. And in case you haven’t heard, the other half of our exercise program—that 30 minutes of cardio we sweat through five days a week—has gotten a little easier too: We can do it in 10-minute increments.

Exercise is crucial to living well, but there’s more we need to do. Harvey R. Gross, M.D., chief of the Department of Family Practice at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, says we should make it a habit early on to stay out of the sun and get the recommended screenings and vaccinations that will help us prevent disease as we age. And of course, he says, “exercise, eat well and watch your weight.”

Both doctors have given us their specific Rx for living well at every age, and much of it has to do with prevention. “Many of us have long felt that it is easier, less expensive and more effective to prevent disease than to treat it once it is there,” says Dr. Rahl. “That view is becoming more mainstream as the costs of healthcare climb.”

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guidelines for every age stay out of the sun“It’s an accumulation issue,” says Dr. Gross. “Put on sunblock. Wear a hat. Stay under an umbrella.” The American Academy of Dermatology suggests wearing an SPF of at least 30 and looking for “broad-spectrum” on the product’s label, which means it also f i lters out dangerous UVA rays that are not as easily blocked as UVB rays. Reapply every two hours.

exerciseAt least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity a week is suggested; 300 minutes is even better, says Dr. Rahl, and you can do it in 10-minute increments. Add strength-training exercises, one set of eight to 10 exercises, doing eight to 12 repetitions of each, twice a week.

eat carefullyCut back on carbohydrates and dairy, increase fruits and vegetables, limit red meat and do not drink soda or diet beverages. “Water is the best drink,” Dr. Gross says. Both he and Dr. Rahl recommend following the 2010 Dietary Guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Gone is the food pyramid and in its place is a new graphic: a plate, which is half full of fruits and vegetables. The other half is split between lean protein and grains. A small side of dairy sits aside the plate. Visit choosemyplate.gov for more tips, such as healthy choices to make at restaurants and an eating plan customized to your age and activity level.

try to stay in a healthy weight rangeBoth doctors recommend knowing and controlling your body mass index or BMI. Use this formula to calculate it: [weight in pounds/(height in inches × height in inches)] × 703. Scores between 20 and 25 indicate a healthy weight. A BMI of less than 20 may mean you are underweight; one more than 25 usually means that you are overweight.

know your family’s medical historyand discuss it with your doctor to prevent or better manage diseases that run in the family.

speak to your doctor about available vaccinations.

and of course, don’t smoke or use illegal drugs, and drink alcohol in moderation.(That means no more than one drink a day for women or two drinks a day for men, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)

“Many of us have long felt that it is easier, less expensive and more effective to prevent disease than to treat it once it is there. That view is becoming more mainstream as the costs of health care rise.” —riva l. rahl, M.d.


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This is a Time To esTablish healThy habiTs and set a good example for family. Manage stress by finding coping mechanisms that work for you. Also watch for signs of depression and substance abuse, as their prevalence is higher among younger adults.

exercise Do 150 (300 is better) minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise each week. To determine your cardio intensity, Dr. Rahl says to do the “talk test.” If you can carry on a conversation but feel somewhat out of breath, then you are at 70 to 85 percent of your maximum heart rate, where you want to be to burn fat and get the best cardiovascular benefits. Strength train twice a week, not on consecutive days. Pick eight to 10 exercises and perform one set of eight to 12 repetitions for each.

nuTriTion Don’t overeat. Think about the USDA’s new plate: ½ fruits and veggies, ¼ lean protein, ¼ grains, with a little side of dairy. We all need to eat a little fat, but which fats we choose can help determine whether cholesterol levels are high or healthy. Stay away from saturated and trans fats such as coconut oil and palm oil. Opt for unsaturated fats, such as olive and peanut oils, and omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish. Also, men and women should consume 25–35 grams of fiber a day, and try to get 1,000 milligrams (mg) of calcium daily from dietary sources, recommends Dr. Rahl.

supplemenTs Consider taking 1,000–2,000 international units (IU) vitamin D3 and 1,000–2,000 mg fish oil, says Dr. Rahl, particularly if you are not getting adequate amounts in your diet.

vaccinaTions Get a seasonal flu shot, says Dr. Gross; also get vaccinated for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough)—even if you were given these shots in childhood. They need to be renewed every 10 years (though pertussis is only approved for people up to age 64, unless they have regular contact with an infant). Speak to your doctor.

healTh screenings Women need annual pelvic examinations and periodic Pap tests. Men over age 34 should be screened for high cholesterol at least once before age 40, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

as benjamin Franklin said, “aT 20 years oF age, the wil l reigns; at 30 the wit; at 40 the judgment.” Now is the time to use good judgment and not let busy schedules thwart healthy habits.

exercise In our 40s, our bodies begin to lose f lexibil ity. Maintain muscle mass and continue cardiovascular conditioning by following the same exercise regimen as is recommended for people in their 30s, says Dr. Rahl. But add stretching exercises such as a seated toe touch to maintain f lexibil ity: Sit on the f loor, legs together straight out in front of you. Reach toward your toes slowly, as far as you can, and feel the stretch in your legs. Hold for at least 10 seconds. You should not feel pain. The American Council on Exercise of fers several stretching exercises at acefitness.org.

nuTriTion Continue to follow the government’s guidelines for good nutrition, opting for foods lower in sugar, salt and trans fats. Too busy to come up with meal ideas? Visit choosemyplate.gov for recipes.

supplemenTs People in their 40s may need to take 1,000–2,000 IU vitamin D3 and 1,000–2,000 mg f ish oil, says Dr. Rahl.

vaccinaTions A yearly seasonal f lu shot is recommended.

healTh screenings Women should start annual mammograms, especially if there is a family history of breast cancer, and continue with Pap testing. The NIH recommends women start cholesterol screening at age 44, repeating every five years. If there is a family history of prostate cancer, men should get a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test and a yearly prostate exam. Both men and women should get their blood pressure checked every two years, more often if it is high.


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50sFor women, menopause begins, and with it, major changes in their bodies. “Women need to think about the accelerated bone loss that occurs in the f irst few years of menopause and emphasize the muscle/bone-strengthening exercises,” says Dr. Rahl.

exercise Continue the same cardio and strength-training routine as in your 30s and 40s. Remember to add stretching exercises to your workout.

nutrition “Women will typically need to be more cognizant of calcium intake, focusing on getting 1,200 mg/day,” says Dr. Rahl. “Supplement only if your intake is quite low. There may be a higher risk for heart attack in individuals taking calcium supplements, so it is best to try to get it from dietary sources.”

supplements Continue vitamin D and omega-3 f ish oil supplements, says Dr. Rahl. Men and women this age should avoid supplements containing iron. “They may contribute to iron overload in susceptible individuals,” she cautions. Too much iron in the blood can lead to hemochromatosis, a desase of iron overload.

vaccinations Continue getting the seasonal flu shot yearly.

health screenings Everyone over 50 should have a colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer. This should be repeated as of ten as one’s doctor recommends, but usually every 10 years.

exercise is still crucial in one’s 60s, and For new reasons. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says for adults in their 60s and beyond, regular exercise helps prevent falls and improves cognitive function and mood. Recent studies show that regular exercise can lower the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

exercise Continue with 150 minutes of cardio and two strength-training sessions per week; however, balance becomes an issue in the 60s, and with it the very real threat of falling, which is a precursor to many health problems. Yoga, Pilates and tai chi are beneficial to maintain and increase balance. Dr. Rahl recommends getting medical clearance if you are initiating an exercise program at this stage of life.

nutrition According to the government’s dietary guidelines, older adults need fewer calories, so they should focus on getting the most nutrition out of food. Choose foods rich in vitamins A, C, D and E, as well as potassium, calcium, fiber and magnesium. Fruits and vegetables contain potassium, fiber, magnesium, and vitamins A and C. Choose fat-free or low-fat milk for calcium and vitamin D. Vitamin E is found in many nuts, cereals and vegetable oils.

supplements Continue taking the same supplements as in your 50s (i.e., no iron), but add a multivitamin that contains B12, says Dr. Rahl. (There are multivitamins on the market that do not contain iron.) B12 deficiency is more common in the older population, due to decreased absorption in the GI tract.

vaccinations Get vaccinated for pneumonia if you’re over 65. You should also get vaccinated for shingles. (Dr. Gross warns that the shingles vaccine can be costly and is not always covered by insurance. Check with your provider.) Remember your yearly seasonal flu shot.

health screenings Women in their 60s are post-menopausal, so they should have a bone-density test to screen for osteoporosis. Men should now have regular prostate exams. They should also discuss osteoporosis screening with their doctor.

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Socialization becomeS more important at thiS age. “People who are social ly involved and are interacting with others of fset their r isk of developing dementia,” says Dr. Gross. “I ask my patients who are in their 80s, ‘What do you do each day?’ When they’re just home alone, it’s a big problem.”

exerciSe The focus at this age is on maintaining muscle and bone integrity and minimizing your fall r isk. Memory loss may star t to occur, but studies have shown that regular aerobic exercise can protect against Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Believe it or not, the recommendation is sti l l 150 minutes of cardio and two strength-training sessions per week, if possible. Lower-impact exercises are suggested. “Brisk walking is the best form of exercise in this group, although anything equivalent wil l work, such as ballroom dancing and gardening,” says Dr. Rahl. Remember to get medical clearance if you are initiating an exercise program at this stage of l i fe.

nutrition Metabolism slows; maintain a balanced diet and watch caloric intake.

SupplementS Dr. Rahl says certain individuals—particularly those taking statin medications—should consider adding CoQ10, 50–100 mg daily, to the supplementation regimen of 1,000–2,000 IU vitamin D3 and 1,000–2,000 mg f ish oil, and a multivitamin that does not contain iron. As the body ages, it can’t manufacture CoQ10 as well as it used to.

vaccinationS Get vaccinated for pneumonia. A seasonal f lu shot is even more important at this age, as older populations are more prone to complications from the f lu.

It isn’t quite the fountain of youth, but if you score well, it might put a l it tle spring in your step. We’re talking about the RealAge Test, developed by Michael F. Roizen, M.D., best-sell ing author and chief wellness of f icer at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. The quiz asks questions in four categories: health, feelings, diet and f itness. Your answers wil l yield your body’s biological age based on how well you’ve taken care of yourself over the years. What is your RealAge? Take the test at realage.com (it takes about 20 minutes) or get an idea of how you’d fare by answering the eight questions on the next page.

Dr. Roizen developed the RealAge concept as a way to motivate his middle-aged patients to make choices that improve their longevity. He and his team pored over more than 35,000 studies on the lifestyle and health factors (there are about 190, 149 of which we can change) that inf luence aging. The takeaway? We can make choices that slow our rate of aging. For instance, don’t laugh easily? “You can build optimism and humor without this being native to you,” Dr. Roizen says. “Optimistic people l ive longer.”

here are Dr. roizen’S top five tipS for Slowing your rate of aging:

1 learn how to manage stress. that means learning how to let stressful thoughts go. use mindful meditations and guided-imagery techniques.

2 floss your teeth every day. flossing helps prevent gum disease, which can lead to cardiovascular and pulmonary problems.

3 Spend the money for a good pedometer to track your steps. Set a goal of taking at least 10,000 steps a day. and it helps to have thin fr iends. “the waist size of your fr iends is infectious,” says Dr. roizen.

4 eat six walnut halves 30 minutes before each meal. walnuts unleash hormonal stimulants that help reduce your appetite.

5 Develop the smart habit of doing strength-training exercises. it ’s the key ingredient for aging well.

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Max Policastro saw a rainbow, but it had no pot of gold. the wash-ington township resident, now 18, was practicing with his westwood regional High school football team in august 2009 when he and a teammate collided, helmet to helmet. Max didn’t see stars—he saw wavy colors. it’s called rainbow vision, and it’s one of the signs that the brain has crashed into the skull—in other words, that a concussion has occurred.

when young athletes have a concus-sion, the american academy of Pediatrics (aaP) says they’re supposed to stop playing until they’re evaluated by a physi-cian—and a new state law signed by Gov. chris christie last December now says the same thing. but Max, a running back, figured, as many players do, that getting “dinged” or “having your bell rung” is just part of the game. He played on despite a frightful headache. later that week, Max was tackled hard during a scrimmage, and his head pounded the turf. this time, he was injured so badly that after recov-ering he decided to give up football. He’d become an example of a problem that has drawn national attention.

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is good for kids in many ways, teaching discipline and teamwork, building stam-ina and strength, rewarding determined strivers with fan adulation and memories that last a lifetime. but at what cost?

there’s mounting evidence that by exposing players to the danger of repeated concussions, football may have troubling long-term effects on the brain. when veteran chicago bears star Dave Duerson took his own life last winter after experi-encing mental decline and poor impulse control, he left a note asking that his brain be examined. sure enough, boston Uni-versity scientists found in his brain tissue evidence of a condition called chronic trau-matic encephalopathy, or ctE, which results from repeated head trauma—and has been linked to dementia and depression.

a problem just in the pros? Hardly. the boston University researchers have also found ctE in an 18-year-old who had played only through high school. and experts say even a single concussion can be especially harmful to the young. school-aged children experience post-concussive symptoms longer than adults, reports the aaP, and a recent study found that 11 percent of school-aged concussion suf-ferers still reported concussion-related

symptoms three months after their injury.the american association of neurolog-

ical surgeons defines concussion as “a clinical syndrome characterized by immediate and transient alteration in brain function, including alteration of mental status and level of consciousness, result-ing from mechanical force or trauma.”

a GrowinG ProblEMreported concussions are on the rise—in one study in the American Journal of Sports Medicine that looked at several sports but found football responsible for most cases, the rate of concussions rose more than 15 percent annually from 1997–98 to 2007–08. christopher Mendler, M.D., medical director of sports medicine at Holy name Medical center, believes the trend is mostly because both coaches and healthcare providers have become more aware of concussion. “but i’ve also observed that the kids on the line in high school football are bigger today than they were 20 years ago,” he says.

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Know the signs of concussionif your child experiences any of these conditions after a blow to the head, con-sult a healthcare professional right away:• prolonged headache• vision disturbances• dizziness• nausea or vomiting• impaired balance• confusion• memory loss• ringing ears• difficulty concentrating• sensitivity to light• loss of smell or taste source: American Association of neurological surgeons

Reducing the dAngeRif your child plays football, make sure he or she limits risk by:• wearing protective gear such as hel-mets and mouth guards (Remember, though, that helmets can’t preventconcussions.)• following the rules of the game• being supervised at all times by a trained coach or instructor

did you Know?Male-dominated football is the sport with the highest incidence of concussion, but rates of concussion in other sports are actually higher for girls than for boys.

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in spring Valley, n.y. “the subject comes up routinely in sports-medicine acad-emy meetings.” More than 100,000 high school football players are diagnosed with a concussion each year—and the AAP calls the condition “likely underreported.”

though concussion is a widely familiar term, not everyone correctly understands the injury. “Many people assume that concussions always involve a loss of con-sciousness, but that is not true,” says tae Keun Park, M.d., sports medicine phy-sician at Proform sports Medicine and wellness Associates in Rutherford. “in fact, most of them don’t.”

A second concussion is often more damaging than the first, but everyone’s dif-ferent. “one person may have a hundred concussions with no permanent injury, while another may have lasting problems from just one,” says Peter heilbroner, M.d., a pediatric neurologist with the neurology group of Bergen county in Ridgewood.

KeePing Kids sAfethe best way to help prevent a concus-sion is by educating athletic trainers about the dangers of the problem and teaching coaches the best techniques for players to avoid head trauma, says dr. Kraushaar, a former team doctor for the new york Jets and the washington Redskins. “you have to be able to count on them to be educated and ethical,” he says.

frank Armstrong, head athletic trainer at westwood Regional, is one such trainer. for all of its contact sports teams, the school requires baseline screening—a test of neurologic function that is used after an injury to assess damage—and he oversees this process. he also runs a concussion awareness program for all the school’s contact sports teams.

“no football player at our school can take the field without seeing our instruc-tional video,” he says. he also works with coaches to teach tackling techniques that minimize risk to the head. But he’d like to see such education become more preva-lent in pre-high school football programs.

dr. heilbroner declines to blow the whistle on high school football. “with something like smoking the advice is clear, but with riding motorcycles or climbing mountains—or playing high-school foot-ball—there are risks and benefits, and no hard-and-fast answer,” he says. But he joins drs. Kraushaar and Park in one bit of advice: if your child is smaller than average—and thus at greater risk of injury—

it’s wise to choose another sport.that’s what Max Policastro did. After

his second concussion, he recalls, “it was really painful. My coach and trainer had to help me off the field.” when his doctor diagnosed a concussion, he says, “he told me to do nothing for two weeks, not even watch tV or play video games—he said there’s nothing you can do for it except wait.” for two months, Max suffered a constant headache, was overly sensitive to noise, slept a lot and couldn’t concentrate. “when i first tried watching tV again, i’d

end up staring at the wall,” he says.Max is fully recovered today, but he

has switched sports for good. “i’m only 5-8, 135 pounds, so i wasn’t going pro,” he says. “frank said it’s not worth the risk.” As a high school senior this past year, he went out for track and field instead, competing in the high jump, long jump, triple jump and pole vault.

“i missed football at first,” says Max, who is now a freshman at Montclair state university. “it was fun, but it wasn’t worth another concussion.”

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These days iT seems you almosT need a medical degree to separate fact from fallacy when it comes to protecting yourself against breast cancer. From controversies over mammograms to questions about whether birth control pills raise your risk, it’s easy to be perplexed. But the truth isn’t really so elusive. Here are 10 misleading statements you may have heard about breast cancer—corrected.

1 “no one in my family had breasT cancer, so i needn’T be concerned.” More than 85 percent of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). The main risk factor is simply being a woman (the disease is about 100 times more common among women than men). Other than that, your r isk increases as you age (about one in eight invasive breast cancers are found in women younger than 45, while roughly two-thirds of all breast cancers occur in women age 55 and older, according to the ACS). But it’s true that having a f irst-degree relative (mother, sister or daughter) with breast cancer doubles your risk, and having two f irst-degree relatives increases your risk threefold.

2 “anTiperspiranTs and deodoranTs cause breasT cancer.” A 2003 study of breast-cancer survivors found that those who used antiperspirants and deodorants and shaved their underarms most frequently were diagnosed at an earlier age. (Researchers theorized that this is because antiperspirants contain aluminum, which may be absorbed into the skin and acts like estrogen, a hormone that may play a role in breast cancer.) However, the study did not prove that using these products causes breast cancer. In another small study, parabens—preservatives used in some deodorants and antiperspirants—were found in 18 out of 20 tissue samples from breast tumors. Parabens have been shown to mimic estrogen in the body. However, the study did not prove that parabens cause breast cancer. More research is needed to determine what effect, if any, parabens may have on breast-cancer risk. A 2006 study found that there was no association between antiperspirant use and the risk of breast cancer.

The bottom line: There is no causal link between antiper-spirants and breast cancer, so women need not worry. “I always say we’d all be in big trouble if there really was a link,” says Erika Brinkmann, M.D., director of breast surgery at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck.

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3 “A breAst lump is AlwAys cAncer.” Eightypercentofbreastlumpsarebenign,saysDeborahAxelrod,M.D.,associateprofessorofsurgeryatNewYorkUniversityLangoneMedicalCenterinNewYorkCity.Mostlumpsareduetobenignconditionssuchasasimplecystorafibroadenoma,amassthatmaybefirm,easilymoveableandpainless.Ifyouhaveabenignlump,yourdoctormaysuggestmonitoringtheareaandreportinganychanges.

4 “A mAmmogrAm cAn ActuAlly cAuse breAst cAncer.” Whenamammogram—anX-rayimageofthebreast—istaken,theamountofradiationawomanreceivesisverysmall—muchtoosmalltocauseamalignancy.It’slessthantheamountyou’reexposedtowhenyoutakeacross-countryf l ight,explainsDr.Brink-mann.“Thebenefitsoutweightherisks,”shesays.

TheAmericanCollegeofObstetriciansandGynecolo-gists(ACOG)recentlyrecommendedthatallwomenreceiveannualmammogramsstar tingatage40.(Previously,thegrouphadcalledforthescreening“everyonetotwoyears”star tingat40,andtheneveryyearbeginningatage50.TheU.S.PreventiveServicesTaskForcecurrentlyrecom-mendsthatwomenbegingettingmammogramsat50andgetthemeveryotheryear.)

ACOGbaseditsnewrecommendationonthefactthateveryyearabout40,000womenintheir40sarediagnosedwithbreastcancer,andabout20percentofthemultimatelydiefromit.Plus,tumorsinyoungerwomentendtogrowmorequicklythanthoseinolderpeople.“I’mthrilled[aboutthenewguidelines],”saysLaurenCassell,M.D.,chiefofbreastcan-cersurgeryatLenoxHillHospitalinNewYorkCity.“Weseeasignificantnumberofwomenwhodevelopbreastcancerintheir40s,andpreviouslyIfeltwewerethrowingthemunderthebusbynotrecommendingannualmammograms.”

Amongwomenintheir40s,mammogramsareestimatedtosaveonein1,900fromdyingfrombreastcancer,butthereareotherbenefitstoo.“Forme,thatnumberdoesn’ttakeintoconsiderationthenumberofbreaststhatcanbesaved,”saysDr.Brinkmann.“Losingabreastisalife-alteringevent.Whenbreastcancerisdetectedearly,manywomenarecandidatesforlumpectomyinsteadofmastectomy.”

5 “iF i get breAst cAncer, i’ll probAbly die From it.” Onthecontrary,theoutlookispositive:Thankstoearlydetectionandbettertreatments,morethan90percentofthosewhohavebeendiagnosedsurvivethedisease,accordingtoDr.Brinkmann.(Seethechartbelowforsurvivalratesbystagesofbreastcancer.Yourdoctorcantell youhowthesenumbersmayapplytoyoudependingonyourparticularsituation.)

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6 “iF i hAve A breAst lump And it hurts, it’s not cAncer.”It’struethatabout90percentofcancerousmassesarenotpainful,saysDr.Cassell. That’sbecausepainfulbreastlumpsaretypicallycaused bynormalhormonalchangesduringthemenstrual cycle.Stil l,sometumorscancausepain—especiallyif theygrowbeyondtwocentimeters.“Itellmypatients thatiftheyfindalump—anylump—theyneedtohaveitchecked,”saysDr.Brinkmann.

7 “breAst cAncer is preventAble.” Certainmedications,suchastamoxifen,raloxifeneandexemes-tane,havebeenshowntoreducetheincidenceofcancer inwomenathighriskfordevelopingthedisease.Butthereisnoprovenwayforhealthywomentopreventcancer.“Youcandoeverythingrightandstilldevelopbreastcancer,”saysDr.Cassell.Still,therearewaystoreduceyourrisk(see “5HabitsThatCanSaveYourLife”onthenextpage).

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bumpy while that of the inner and lower parts of the breast feels sof t. Your breast tissue may feel more tender or lumpy just before you get your period. “When you’re in the show-er, do a breast self-exam,” advises Dr. Cassell. “It’s best to do it af ter your period is over. Look for any thicker areas. If a new lump pops up and doesn’t disappear af ter your menstrual cycle, get it checked.” Other reasons to see your doctor: if a lump seems to have grown; if you have bloody discharge from your nipple; or if there are skin chang-es (such as redness or dimpling) on your breast. “Cancer doesn’t obey rules,” says Dr. Brinkmann. “One of my pa-tients was told not to worry because her lump was sof t, but she had cancer anyway. There are no hard-and-fast guide-lines about texture. In fact, by the time a breast lump is hard, it’s probably locally advanced because it has already adhered to skin or muscle.”

9 “Birth control pills permanently raise your risk of Breast cancer.” Women who are using bir th control pil ls do have a slightly greater r isk of developing cancer, but the risk returns to normal af ter a woman stops taking the pil l. Those who stopped using bir th control pil ls more than 10 years ago don’t seem to have any increased breast cancer risk, according to the ACS. Talk with your doctor about whether bir th control pil ls are right for you. And keep in mind, says Dr. Brinkmann, that they may prevent ovarian cancer.

10 “my mammogram was normal, so i don’t have to worry aBout Breast cancer.” Mammograms miss up to 20 percent of breast cancers at the time of screening, according to the National Cancer Institute. The cause is usually dense breasts, which are more common in younger women. As a woman ages, her breast tissue becomes more fatty, and mammograms become more accurate. “It’s important to have your doctor do a clinical exam during your annual checkup,” says Dr. Brinkmann. If you’re at high risk for breast cancer, your doctor may prescribe an ultrasound or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) test of your breasts.

HABITS THAT CAN SAve YOuR LIfe

Research shows that these are the best strategies for reducing your r isk of developing breast cancer:

1. Get movinG. In a study from the Women’s Health Initiative, as little as one to two-and-a-half hours per week of brisk walking reduced a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer by 18 percent. Walking 10 hours per week lowered the risk even more. The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends 45 to 60 minutes of exercise for five or more days each week. “exercise reduces your body fat composition,” says Dr. Brinkmann. “And body fat contains estrogen, which may play a role in breast cancer.”

2. Breast-feed as lonG as you can. Nurs-ing your baby can help reduce your breast cancer risk, especially if you do so for one-and-a-half to two years. That’s only true, however, if your period has stopped, since skipping your period reduces your exposure to estrogen, which is implicated in breast cancer.

3. limit your alcohol intake. Women who con-sume one alcoholic drink per day have a small increase in risk over teetotalers; those who have two to five drinks daily face a one-and-a-half times higher danger of devel-oping breast cancer compared with those who don’t drink at all. The ACS recommends limiting your consump-tion to no more than one drink per day.

4. maintain a healthy weiGht. Being overweight or obese raises your breast-cancer risk—especially if you’ve reached menopause. Prior to menopause, your ovaries produce most of your estrogen. Afterward, most of your exposure to estrogen comes from fat tissue (be-cause your ovaries have stopped making the hormone). Having more body fat can raise your estrogen level, boosting your risk of cancer. In a new study of nearly 4,000 breast cancer survivors, researchers found that women with estrogen-dependent cancers who were obese had a 69 percent higher chance of dying from the disease than women at a healthy weight. Keep your body mass index (BMI)—a measure of your height and weight— below 30. (find out your BMI at nhlbisupport.com/bmi.)

5. avoid hormone replacement therapy (hrt). using combined hormone therapy (estrogen and progesterone) after menopause increases your risk of developing and dying from breast cancer. As little as two years of use can raise your risk. A new study recently published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that women who start HRT as they begin to go through menopause have a higher risk of breast cancer than women who start taking the drugs later.

HRT can also reduce the effectiveness of mammo-grams because the exposure to hormones increases your breast density. fortunately, stopping HRT returns your risk to normal within five years.

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Should you choose to grow your own squash, methods will vary depending on the kind you want to cultivate. In general, squash need considerable growing space, and young seedlings can be harmed by frost. You may choose to start seeds indoors or wait until the last frost. Pick a place with lots of sun and good drainage. Space according to seed instructions. If you’re transplanting seedlings outdoors, cover them with a flowerpot for a few

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PoWeRSThere are a variety of health benefits attributed to squash, which is typically grouped into two categories: winter squash (such varieties as acorn, pumpkin and butternut squash) and summer squash (which include zucchini and yellow crookneck squash). Both types of squash contain antioxidants. These carotenoids, particularly lutein and zeaxanthin, have been recognized for reducing the risk of chronic eye diseases like age-related macular degeneration and cataracts and for their anti-inflammatory properties, which may be beneficial to both the cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems. Recent studies also suggest that the polysaccharides found in squash,

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BuY · SToRe · GRoWThe main difference between summer and winter squash is at what stage of maturity they’re harvested. Summer varieties are harvested while immature and tender, while winter varieties are allowed to harden. Winter squash should be chosen for their dull, hard rinds. They’re available now through March and are at their peak in october and november. Winter squash can last anywhere from one week to six months, depending on the type. They should be stored in a cool, dry place.

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MADELEINE’S PETIT PARIS Light French cuisine, 416 Tappan Rd., 201.767.0063

NORWOOD DIMORA RISTORANTE Italian cuisine served in a family atmosphere, 100 Piermont Rd., 201.750.5000

OAKLAND ELM STREET GRILL Classic American bar food, 20 Elm St., 201.651.0005

PORTOBELLO Upscale, modern Italian cuisine featuring pizza and a raw bar, 175 Ramapo Valley Rd., 201.337.8990

TROVATO’S DUE II Italian fare featuring pasta and seafood, 4 Barbara Ln., 201.337.0813

ORADELL FELICE’S Casual Italian dining, 279 Kinderkamack Rd., 201.261.9500

PARAMUS BRASSIE’S Traditional American fare, 123 Paramus Rd., 201.848.0170

EL CID Romantic Spanish fine dining, 205 Paramus Rd., 201.843.0123

KIKU Traditional Korean and Japanese fare served hibachi style, 365 Route 17 South, 201.845.8008

LEGAL SEAFOOD Seafood restaurant with a raw bar, 1 Garden State Plz., 201.843.8483

PINEHILL RESTAURANT Korean barbecue and Japanese fare, 123 Paramus Rd., 201.843.0170

PARK RIDGE PEPPERCORN’S Classic American steak house, 176 Colony Ave., 201.391.2818

VALENTINO’S Continental Italian fare, 103 Spring Valley Rd., 201.391.2230

RAMSEY APOLO’S RESTAURANT Mediterranean seafood, BYO, 61 Main St., 201.825.1111

CAFÉ PANACHE Eclectic American fine dining, 130 E. Main St., 201.934.0030

LAKESIDE GRILLE Contemporary American entrees, 105 Lakeside Dr., 201.327.0009

TAWARA Japanese sushi bar, 53 W. Main St., 201.825.8712

RIDGEFIELD GOTHAM CITY DINER American favorites, 550 Bergen Blvd., 201.943.5664

RIDGEFIELD PARKBELLA ITALIANO Traditional Italian cuisine, BYO, 170 Main St., 201.440.2150

LUKA’S Casual Italian BYO, 238 Main St., 201.440.2996

RIDGEWOOD GEN SUSHI Hibachi, sushi and Asian fusion, BYO, 15 E. Ridgewood Ave., 201.493.1988

NATALIE’S RESTAURANT Authentic Italian cuisine, BYO, 24 S. Broad St., 201.444.7887

SMITH BROTHERS STEAK & CHOPHOUSE Classic American pub fare, 51 N. Broad St., 201.444.8111

WILD GINGER Asian fusion bistro, BYO, 31 Chestnut St., 201.857.3830

RIVER EDGE FUKI SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT Fresh sushi, 828 Kinderkamack Rd., 201.225.0160

GREEN PAPAYA Asian fusion cuisine with blends from Thailand, China, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore, 110 Kinderkamack Rd., 201.678.1888

A TASTE OF GREECE Classic Greek taverna, 935C Kinderkamack Rd., 201.967.0029

RIVER VALECRECCO’S CAFE Casual, family-style restaurant offering Italian-American fare, 655 Westwood Ave., 201.664.7200

ROCHELLE PARKBISTRO 55 Casual eatery featuring seasonal, local food, 55 Route 17 South, 201.845.3737

VILLA ROBERTO RISTORANTE Fine Italian cuisine, 70 W. Passaic St., 201.845.8333

RUTHERFORD CAFÉ MATISSE Leisurely French dining with grazer portions, 167 Park Ave., 201.935.2995

MIGNON STEAKHOUSE American steak house with a raw bar, 72 Park Ave., 201.896.0202

SABOR PERU Peruvian- and Japanese-blended cuisine, 8 Highland Cross, 201.935.7378

STEVE AND ANDREA’S RESTAURANT Casual American restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, 298 Park Ave., 201.939.7668

SADDLE BROOK CARUCCI’S Pasta, pizza, burgers and more, 495 Saddle River Rd., 201.909.0611

MATSUYA Cozy, elegant Japanese steak house, 490 Market St., 201.843.5811

SADDLE RIVER THE SADDLE RIVER INN Romantic, upscale eatery, 2 Barnstable Ct., 201.825.4016

SOUTH HACKENSACK ALDO & GIANNI RESTAURANT Casual Italian restaurant specializing in gnocchi, 268 Huyler St., 201.487.4220

PLAZA 46 DINER Authentic diner fare, 380 Route 46, 201.440.3704

TEANECK CLASSIC QUICHE CAFE French and Continental fare specializing in several varieties of quiche, 330 Queen Anne Rd., 201.692.0150

MEXICALI LIVE Authentic Mexican fare with live music, 1409 Queen Anne Rd., 201.833.0011

SHALOM BOMBAY Classic Indian cuisine, 166 Cedar Ln., 201.357.8505

VEGGIE HEAVEN Vegetarian Chinese cuisine, 473 Cedar Ln., 201.836.0887

TENAFLY AXIA TAVERNA Stylish Greek eatery, 18 Piermont Rd., 201.569.5999

HAMSA Middle Eastern fare, 7 W. Railroad Ave., 201.871.6060

MAX’S ITALIAN GRILL Quaint Italian BYO, 39 Highwood Ave., 201.569.7171

PALMER’S CROSSING RESTAURANT Casual American and Continental eatery, 145 Dean Dr., 201.567.4800

WALDWICK ANDREA’S ITALIAN RISTORANTE Cozy, authentic Italian eatery, 26 E. Prospect St., 201.670.0275

MATTHEW’S DINER Classic American fare, 4 Franklin Tpk., 201.447.1411

THE VILLAGE GRILLE Eclectic fare with Mediterranean, Japanese and Greek influences, 71 Crescent Ave., 201.670.8200

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BACARI GRILL Fine contemporary American dining with an extensive wine list, 800 Ridgewood Rd., 201.358.6330

BACKWOODS BBQ AT THE DOG HOUSE Traditional American fare with Texas-style BBQ, 270 Pascack Rd., 201.666.4BBQ

WESTWOOD GRANITA GRILL Italian cuisine, 467 Broadway, 201.664.9846

WOODCLIFF LAKE BLUE MOON MEXICAN CAFE Traditional Mexican dishes, 42 Kinderkamack Rd., 201.782.9500

WOOD-RIDGE MARTINI GRILL European-inspired dishes and specialty cocktails, 187 Hackensack St., 201.939.2000

RED HEN BISTRO French-American cafe, BYO, 525 Moonachie Ave., 201.728.4501

WYCKOFF BOURBON BBQ Traditional Texas barbecue specializing in ribs and hot wings, 529 Goffle Rd., 201.690.9660

THE BRICK HOUSE Fine steaks, chops and sea-food,, 179 Godwin Ave., 201.848.1211

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2save what you can. “Most projections say that 18 years from now, the total cost of four years at a state school like Rutgers University—tuition and fees, room and board, the works—will be around $300,000,” says Fergang. But that figure’s more easily reachable than

YoU’ve Read the headliNeS: tuition and other college costs have soared in recent years. a 2009 Money magazine report found that after allowing for financial aid, what families paid for college had risen 439 percent since 1982. and even state schools—traditionally higher education’s bargain—are likely to get pricier, what with most states, New Jersey included, facing budgetary crises.

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3use a 529 savings plan. “these plans were created about 10 years ago specifically to help families save for college, and they have several advantages over traditional savings vehicles,” explains Roger Michaud, senior vice president for U.S. advisory services with Franklin templeton investments in Short hills, which manages NJBeSt, New Jersey’s plan. “they allow funds to grow tax-free, and as long as the money is used for qualified college expenses, it’s tax-free when you spend it too,” says Michaud. Your funds are invested—and if you’re worried about the volatile equity market, there are conservative options. Grandparents, aunts and uncles or family friends can give to a 529 plan for your child. these savings are in your name, not the student’s (so they’re not subject to an 18-year-old’s spending whims), and they can be transferred, say, to Mike’s sister Kate if Mike snags a football scholarship. You can even use the money yourself if you decide to go back to school. Find out more at college board.com, keyword “529 plans.”

4weigh our state’s plan. every state has a 529 plan, and you’re free to use any state’s. But New Jersey’s plan does have special perks if your child attends a college, public or private, within the state. “there’s a $1,500 scholarship built in that applies toward the first year’s tuition,” says Michaud. “also, the state excludes your first $25,000 in NJBeSt savings when calculating your assets for financial aid packages.”

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Oct 3–4 Bergen Health & Life helps sponsor this year’s fashion & Beauty Week at the Pleasantdale Châ-teau in West Orange. Join us for runway shows featuring top designers, dinner, a wine tasting, an accessories showcase, a beauty bar and a silent auction. You can also hit the VIP/press lounge and mingle with celebrities like music icon DMC, New York Giants star David Diehl and the cast members of Jerseylicious and The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Proceeds benefit the Dia-betes Research Institute. Tickets: $150–$350. Visit fashionandbeautyweek.com for more information.

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Oct 15–30 Take the kids to the 13th annual halloWeen spook-tacular, a great non-scary Halloween event. The entire New Jersey Children’s Museum in Paramus will be transformed. Let the children get dressed up and enjoy trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorat-ing and Halloween stories. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday–Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday–Sunday. Tickets: $14.99 for children, $10 for adults. To learn more, call 201.262.5151 or visit njcm.com.

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Nov 11–13 Are you a lover of independent films? Then head to the 6th annual teAnecK InternAtIonAl FIlm FestIvAl. Highlights include Ahead of Time, a film about correspon-dent and photojournalist Ruth Gruber; Anita, the story of a young Argentinean woman with Down’s syndrome; and Welcome to Shelbyville, a look at a Bible Belt town when it encounters an influx of Hispanics and Muslims. Single tickets: $5. Weekend pass: $25. To learn more, call 800.811.2909 or 201.836.0114 or visit teaneckfilmfestival.org.

Nov 11–19 Head to The Grange Hall in Fair Lawn for the Radburn Players’ performance of rAbbIt hole, which tells the story of a familyovercoming grief of the worst kind. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Nov. 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19; 2 p.m. Nov. 13. Tickets: $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, $10 for members of the Radburn Players. Call 201.873.5570 or visit radburn players.com for additional information.

Nov 14–18 Do you love jew-elry? How about free jewelry? Participate in Devon Fine Jewelry’s 3rd annual FInders Keepers contest. Thirty-two pieces of jewelry totaling over $40,000 will be left out in plain sight in Devon’s trademark gold and white shopping bags in the towns of Allendale, Franklin Lakes, Glen Rock, Hawthorne, Ho-Ho-Kus, Mahwah, Midland Park, Oakland, Ramsey, Ridgewood, Waldwick and Wyckoff. Sign up in advance on Devon’s website to receive clues about the location of the bags via e-mail, Facebook and Twitter during the week of the event. For more information, call 201.848.8489 or visit devonfinejewelry.com.

Nov 17 Show your support for the YWCA Rape Crisis Center by attend-ing its FAll beneFIt at the Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, 7 p.m. Enjoy fine food and wine, as well as tempting auction items. Tickets: $100. For additional information, call 201.881.1720 or visit ywcabergencounty.org.

Nov 20 The most popular doll & teddY beAr shoW in the United States is coming to the Teaneck Armory, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Browse up to 300 tables of dolls, bears and accessories from the 18th through the 21st century. Special features include a doll hospital, an expert appraisal clinic and autograph sessions. Get $1 off the

price of admission (for up to five people in your group) by printing the coupon from the website. Admission: $7 for adults, $1 for children. Call 352.527.6666 or visit jmkshows.com to learn more.

Nov 23 mooseltoe, the moose with a dream, and his friends come to life in a colorful, magical and whimsical musical tale at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, 7 p.m. Follow our hero as he pursues his seemingly impossible dream while learning many valuable lessons along the way. Narrated by Al Roker. Tickets: $10–$20. Call 201.227.1030 or visit bergenpac.org for more information.

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After dropping off my things in the Annex, I was eager to take my first yoga class that afternoon. Given the choice of gentle, moderate and vigorous, I chose to start slow and took gentle, which was held in what was the seminary chapel, with a soaring ceiling and an altar up front. My class was filled with men and women of all ages and sizes, and the teacher was fantastic, gently leading us through easy postures. She never criticized and was very enthusiastic and encouraging. Off to a good start.

Dinner followed in the dining hall. It’s served buffet style, with one line for vegetarian food and one line for offerings that may contain poultry or fish. The Kripalu kitchen is known for its all-natural meals made with fresh, locally grown or produced organic ingredients, and I found myself wanting to try everything. I strove to practice some restraint, telling myself that this was only my first meal!

After dinner came an evening workshop on something I’d always been curious about but never tried: meditation. I listened as an instructor talked about the practice of meditation, offering practical sugges-tions on how to focus and quiet the mind. Then we tried it. I left so relaxed, it was easy to sleep that night.

I awoke the next morning and went to what Kripalu calls “silent breakfast.” The idea is that silent dining helps support conscious eating. I was extremely con-scious of how delicious the homemade bread was, that’s for sure. It was a very peaceful way to start the day. (Lunch and dinner in the main dining room aren’t silent, but a silent dining room is available.)

I filled my remaining time at Kripalu with kayaking, YogaDance (an aerobic workout that combined stretching, yoga and dance set to great music), a guided hike through the woods, more yoga classes and a drum circle. (Research has shown that drumming circles reduce stress and boost the immune system.) Kripalu offers “healing arts” spa services, and I also enjoyed a 50-minute Restorative Massage. The treatment rooms aren’t anything to write home about (they are former dorm rooms), but the music was soothing and the massage loosened my overworked muscles.

By the time I left, I was refreshed and refocused on living a healthier life. I felt a little like I’d been to summer camp for adults, and it was exactly what I needed. —Marisa sandora

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WITh TWO YOunG chILDRen AnD a full-time job, I don’t have a lot of down time. Lately, “stressed” has become my regular state of mind. So when I had a chance to visit Kripalu center for Yoga & health in the Berkshires of Massachusetts in August, I knew it was the perfect opportunity for me to get away from the responsibilities of everyday life and focus on me for a change.

A friend of mine had been going to Kripalu for years and had raved about everything from the serene setting in the mountains to the healthy yet delicious food, not to mention the yoga classes and educational seminars on topics like nutri-tion, so I was excited as I hastily packed my bag for the trip.

As I pulled up to the large, unassuming brick building in Stockbridge, just down the street from the Tanglewood Music center, it was easy to see why it had been a Jesuit seminary: The setting felt spiritual. Kripalu is located on a hill overlooking Lake

Mahkeenac, surrounded by mountains. It’s a real contrast with busy Bergen county.

Those expecting spa-like luxury won’t find it here. The building once built for the Jesuits is dorm-like, and many people stay in shared rooms in the main building with bathrooms down the hall. But just last year Kripalu built the Annex, a LeeD-certi-fied “green” building adjacent to the main structure that offers private rooms with private baths—and ice cold air condition-ing, a welcome amenity in summer, as the rest of the place can get very warm.

I was there on a Retreat and Renewal package that allowed me to choose from a variety of yoga and movement classes each day, in addition to educational work-shops and outdoor activities like guided hikes, bike rides and kayaking on the lake. I was told to check the board in the lobby to see what was on tap for the coming days, and there was so much to do, I was slightly overwhelmed pondering how I would try it all.

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serenity nowour editor takes a much-needed trip to kripalu center for yoga & health

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