BIKE TO FIGHT PROSTATE CANCER By Rodney Folmar, Sr. Prostate cancer is a serious disease for men, especially African American men. African American men are at increased risk to develop prostate cancer compared to Caucasian men. THE FACTS One in six black men will develop prostate cancer in his lifetime. Black men are 1.7 x more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. And, 2.5 times more likely to die from prostate cancer than white [...]
BEYER FORD DELIVERS The ultimate goal to ensure the entire community is able to make their way through the pandemic and on to a brighter future During times like the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that we come together as a community. Beyer Ford's commitment to serving the residents of Morristown, NJ shows how deeply the staff cares for the neighborhood and all of the people who reside here. As active members of the community, [...]
I’d like to lose weight and get into shape, and a friend recommended getting a personal trainer. Do I really need one? My friend went on and on about the benefits of a certified personal trainer. They apparently have special expertise and advanced knowledge of general fitness, especially as it relates to human anatomy, exercise and nutrition. She said that personal trainers are able to design and execute exercise fitness programs for individuals and small [...]
Mommy Makeover By Sandy Collins Many women, especially mothers, find joy and success in providing for their family’s needs. This often means putting in long hours, spending countless nights up dealing with crying children, and balancing full-time work with homework and housework. It’s not easy. And, you wouldn’t change what you do. Yet, at the end of the day, there’s no time for the things you, personally need. You may lack time to get a [...]
A Survivor's Story By Jane Meggitt Every woman with breast cancer goes through that specific moment when she suspects something is wrong. For Debra Rains, it was at age 44, in 2004, while trying on outfits in a store in preparation for a vacation. Right there, in the dressing room, she felt a lump in her breast. She’d had false alarms before, because her breasts tended toward the cystic, but she knew this needed checking [...]
Wellness is Everywhere HERE Scores of Montclair entrepreneurs, together with health-related non-profits, do all they can to keep residents in tip-top shape. Walk along Montclair’s main streets and its commitment to health and wellness is hard to miss: Yoga studios, massage therapy centers, restaurants touting organic and vegetarian options, and practitioners of traditional and complementary medicine dot the streets. All told, Montclair has 14 acupuncturists, 26 chiropractors, 78 dentists, 117 personal trainers and 200+ physicians [...]
OBESITY & CANCER, IF FAT WASN'T ENOUGH By Selena Ricci There are few things worse than being so fat that you hate looking in the mirror. Shopping for clothes that are anything besides leisure wear is painful and don’t get me started on what it’s like to get winded when you bend down to tie your shoelaces. Even if you somehow manage to find clothes that you feel slightly confident in, you’ll quickly get thrown [...]
