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We asked and you answered!

Much of the subject matter in this issue is in response to questionsposed by our readership. Keep it up, and we will post and answer thosequestions for you in future issues.

Most readers are concerned with staying healthy. As we all know, goodhealth begins with a healthy body weight. Read 20 Ways to Cut 500 Caloriesa Day, and Obesity Solutions, and practice better eating habits. JodiHarrison takes the blame away from age; Fit & Fabulous at 50 proves thata healthy diet and exercise will increase your metabolism, thereby making

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Obesity is a disease that has reached epidemicproportions in the United States.

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Odds are that were also eating more than we shouldbe. The five extra pounds that crept up without warninghave suddenly turned into a stubborn 10 or 20 that just

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unwanted weight and live a healthier, longer life.Redefine Your Diet

The idea of changing your diet can be scary anddisconcerting. Over the years youve developed personaltastes to foods and nobody likes the idea of suddenlyhaving to give up the foods they love. With a few easychanges, however, you will see results.

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Starving yourself will only slow your metabolism furtheIts important to eat four to six low calorie meals each dto keep your metabolism going and those unwantepounds off. The same goes for water depriving youbody of water can encourage it to hoard rather thaburn, so try drinking eight to 10 glasses every day.

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Winter may be the worst time of year for yourskin, particularly if you suffer from an underlying

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3. Not realizing the Importance of HearingAnother reason hearing aids are rejected is that people haveforgotten how important hearing is to their quality of life.

People who cannot hear well can often experience anxiety,isolation and depression, gradually withdrawing fromfamily and friends because without auditory contact, theylose the feeling of being connected. In essence, they cangrow numb to the world around them.

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Depression is a common, serious medical illnessthat involves the brain. Its more than just afeeling of being down in the dumps or blue

for a few days. If you are one of the more than 20million people in the United States who havedepression, the feelings do not go away. Theypersist and interfere with your everyday life.

Symptoms can include:QA persistent sad, anxious or empty moodQ Loss of interest or pleasure in activities you used to

enjoyQ Reduced appetite and weight loss, or increased

appetite and weight gainQ Difficulty sleeping or oversleeping

Q Fatigue or loss of energyQ Feeling guilty, hopeless or worthlessQ Thoughts of death or suicide

What causes depression?Following are factors that can contribute to the illness:Biological - People with depression may have too little

or too much of certain brain chemicals.Cognitive - People with negative thinking and low

self-esteem are more likely to develop depression.

Gender - Women experience clinical depressionnearly twice as often as men. The reasons mayinclude hormonal changes women go throughduring menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth andmenopause.

Co-occurrence - Depression is more likely to occurwith certain illnesses, such as heart disease, cancer,Parkinsons, diabetes, Alzheimers and hormonaldisorders.

Medications - Side effects of some medications canbring about depression.

Genetic- A family history of clinical depressionincreases the risk.

Situational - Difficult life events, including divorce,financial problems or the death of a loved one cancontribute to depression.

Teen depression is acommon problem

Between 10 to 15 percent ofteenagers have some symptoms ofteen depression at any one time.30 percent of teens withdepression also develop asubstance abuse problem.Teens with untreated depressionare more likely to engage in riskysexual behaviors.

Teens with depression catchphysical illnesses more often thanother teens.Untreated depression is thenumber one cause of suicide, thethird leading cause of deathamong teenagers.Less than 33 percent of teens withdepression get help, yet 80 percentof teens with depression can besuccessfully treated.

Teenage DepressionWarning Signs

Although teens will normally gothrough some of these followingsigns, when they occur forextended periods of time and/oroccur in conjunction with eachother its important to look at whatmay be causing them.Sadness or hopelessnessLow self-esteemSubstance abuseSpending more time aloneDecrease in desire to do thingsthey used to like to do (sports,hobbies)Physical ailments (headaches,appetite problems, sleepingproblems)Problems in school (falling grades,getting into trouble)

Talking about death or suicide(never to be taken lightly)Not caring about appearanceRunning away from home

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Depression?Every teen is at risk in developingmajor teen depression, but thereare certain groups of individualsthat are more prone to this type ofdisorder.

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1) Complex Carbohydrates. Because they boost serotonin activity in thebrain. Some good sources of complex carbs are: whole grain breads andcereals, brown rice, leafy green vegetables, pasta, potatoes and wintersquash.2) Folic Acid (vitamin B11) People who are depressed often exhibit adeficiency in Folic acid which is available in: asparagus, beets, spinach,avocados, brussel sprouts, bok choy, cabbage, beans, chick-peas, soybeans,

lentils, oranges, peas, turkey, and broccoli.3) Magnesium (acts as a natural muscle relaxant): black beans, artichokes,spinach, chocolate (oh yea!), pumpkin seeds, oysters, sunflower seeds,brazil nuts, avocados, almonds, barley.4) Niacin. Positively affects nerve cell function and can provide some relieffor depression as well as feelings of anxiety and panic. High-Niacin foodsinclude: brown rice, chicken, pomegranates, tuna, lamb, wheat, turkey.5) Omega-3 fatty acids.A well-known building block of human brain tissue,these are available in: salmon, trout, tuna flaxseed, flaxseed oil, soybean oil,pumpkin seeds and walnuts.7) Vitamin B6. Plays a significant role in the tryptophan-serotonin pathwayin the brain. Its relatively easy to boost in your diet, either with a

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Exercise as an AntidepressantThe Release Of EndorphinsExercise helps to reduce the symptoms of depression because itcauses the body to release a chemical called an endorphin. Endor-phins are the bodys natural pain reliever and help create a sense ofhappiness and wellbeing By causing a release of these substances youare triggering bodily systems that are targeted towards feeling better.

It may be difficult to get moving when you feel depressed and youmay wonder, why bother? One reason is that you can get some imme-diate relief, even if you can only manage 10 or 15 minutes of exercise.Studies have shown that exercise can improve your mood for up to 12hours. How can you overcome the inertia that often accompanies de-pression?Set simple goals. It doesnt take much exercise to lift your mood. Set agoal to walk around the block. Promise yourself youll walk around theblock at least 3 times that day. The next day, do more.Do what you usually enjoy. Think about what you normally like when

youre not depressed. If yoga feels good to you, spend a few minutesgoing through a few simple poses. If you like fresh air, go for a walk or

a bike ride. You may not enjoy it at first, but even a small change inyour mood can make a difference.Make it social. Find a friend to walk with. Talking to people can helpraise your energy and remind you that youre not alone.Get outside. Even a little sunshine can help boost your mood and re-mind you that theres a world out there.

Work with your doctor. Be sure to talk to your doctor about your treat-ment options and your plans to exercise.

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So, how are all those New Year Resolutionsgoing so far? Uh huh, thats what I thought.Can I make a suggestion? Make one resolution you can

definitely live with laugh more in the New Year!Research has shown that laughter provides many healthbenefits including strengthening your immune system,helping to reduce your food cravings and even increasing

your threshold for pain! Think about that the next timeyou slam your finger in the car door or bang your shin onthe coffee table... try laughing about it! The medical worldis also embracing laughters health benefits. An entirelynew field of therapeutic research is emerging, also knownas humor therapy. Its designed to help individuals healmore quickly through the use of humor! Lets try it out

with this joke from Henny Youngman: A doctor gave aman six months to live. The man couldnt pay his bill, sohe gave him another six months! Im feeling betteralready! How about you?

Lets face it, today were all experiencing higher levelsof stress than ever before. Well guess what? Laughter isgreat with helping you manage your stress too! But dont

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Laughter:Boosts the immune system by decreasing stress

hormones and increasing immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance todisease. Worried about the H1N1 flu? Laugh it off!

Provides both a physical and emotional release. Thisis the great feeling you have after a good laugh, leaving

your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes.Gives you an internal workout.A good laugh actually

exercises the diaphragm, contracts the abs and works outthe shoulders. Your muscles feelmore relaxed afterward.

Gives us a better perspective when we are dealing withstressful situations, makingthem less threatening and morepositive.

Protects the heart. Laughterimproves the function of bloodvessels and increases bloodflow, which can help protect youagainst a heart attack and othercardiovascular problems.

Connects us with others.Lets face it, laughter iscontagious. So if you bring morelaughter into your life, youllalso be helping those around

you to laugh more, thusreducing stress levels all around!

The sound of roaring laughter is farmore contagious than any cough,sniffle, or sneeze. When laughter isshared, it binds people together and

increases happiness and intimacy inaddition to providing the many healthbenefits weve mentioned.

The bottom line is laughter is apowerful antidote to stress, pain, andconflict. Nothing works faster or moredependably to bring your mind andbody back into balance than a goodlaugh. Humor lightens your burdens,inspires hope, connects you to others,and keeps you grounded, focused, andalert.

With so much power to heal and renew, the ability laugh easily and frequently is a tremendous resource fosurmounting problems, enhancing your relationshipand supporting both physical and emotional health. Sget out there and stick to your New Years Resolution th

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The hardest situations to hear in are at movies,watching television and in noisy restaurants.

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Learnedwine & cheese reception; 6:30 pmSt. Josephs College, OConnor Hall, McGannConference Center [email protected].

Saturday, Feb. 6th 8 pmThe Comedy Club at Theatre Three412 Main Street, Port Jefferson(631) 928-9100 www.LIComedy.com

Feb. 12, 7:30 pmThe Beautiful Guitar of BuckyPizzarelliDix Hills Performing Arts Center631.656.2148 www.dhpac.org

Feb. 13, 7:30 pmA Tribute To Styx with RockinThe ParadiseDix Hills Performing Arts Center631.656.2148 www.dhpac.org

Feb 13, 2010 10 am - 5 pmFine Arts and Craft ValentinesSpectacularCW Post University (Tilles Center)720 Northern Blvd., Greenvale, NY 11548516-221-6593

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Feb. 19 & 20 7:30 pmA Better Hue ~ Comedy Theatre byJohn BlennDix Hills Performing Arts Center631.656.2148 www.dhpac.org

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The Comedy Club at Martha ClaraVineyards6025 Sound Ave., Riverhead(631) 298-0075 www.licomedy.com

Feb. 20 8 pmMartha Graham Dance CompanyStony Brook University, Nicolls Road, StonyBrook, NY 11794631-632-2787 www.stallercenter.com

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St. Josephs College, Clare Rose PlayhouseBox office 631.654.0199 www.sjcny.edu

Feb. 24 6 8 pmThe Institute for Financial EducationRoth IRA Conversion Workshop (light dinnerwill be served)Hometown Agency Conference Room5 Orville Drive, Suite 400Bohemia, NY 11716

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Feb. 25 5:30 pm career workshop,

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Expert Lecture In Health Care:Careers In Health Care: Todays NeedsAnd Tomorrows OpportunitiesSt. Josephs College, OConnor Hall, McGannConference Center155 West Roe BoulevardPatchogue, NY 11772631.687.2654 [email protected]

Feb. 1 - April 25Come join us on a Seal Walk atMontauk Point State Park.Montauk Point State Park631.668.3781www.nysparks.state.ny.us/parks

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March 6Winter Birding at the LighthouseCome along on this winter birding programto identitfy and observe some of FireIslands various birds species.Fire Island LighthousePreservation Society, Inc.(631) 321-7028www.fireislandlighthouse.com

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The Long Island Breakfast ClubSpeaker: Kenny MooreThis organization provides advocacy,support, career and employment counselingand referrals to prepare mature individualsfor productive employment.www.longislandbreakfastclub.org

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March 11-13 7:30 pmTommy ~ The Musical,Dix Hills Performing Arts Center631.656.2148 www.dhpac.org

March 19 7:30 pm

Tribute to Bossa Nova - Felipe SallesQuintet & Vocalist Eleonora BianchinDix Hills Performing Arts Center631.656.2148 www.dhpac.org

March 20 7:30 pmMostly Moptop ~ Let It Be: A Fab FouSong CelebrationDix Hills Performing Arts Center631.656.2148 www.dhpac.org

March 21 2:00 pmSouth Shore Syncopators featuringHolly SickingerDix Hills Performing Arts Center631.656.2148 www.dhpac.org

March 22 6 8 pmAsset Protection and WealthPreservation (light dinner will beserved)Hometown Agency Conference Room5 Orville Drive, Suite 400Bohemia, NY 11716631.589.0100

March 26 7:30 pmTribute To Chicago with BeginningsDix Hills Performing Arts Center631.656.2148 www.dhpac.org

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Long Island Childrens Museum11 Davis Ave.East Garden City, NY 11530Phone: 516-224-5800www.licnm.org

Heckscher Museum of Art2 Prime Ave. at Route 25AHuntington, NY 11743Phone: 631-351-3250www.heckscher.org

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she is trying to hide. The shirt onthe right is made of fabric that ismore structured, in a shape thathas some more fit. In addition, the

wrap style of the top is flattering for

tummy problems, as is the slightgathering or rushing that gentlydrapes her tummy.

Other tips for tummies:Diagonals are slimming lines.

When choosing stripes or seams in your tops, try to find ones wherethe directions move in a diagonalmanner. Optically angled linesmake you look slimmer.

Opt for a little ruching or gather-

ing in the tummy area of your shirts.The slight gathering will make ithard to tell if it is you or your shirtthat is causing the minimal rip-pling effect.

Keep the tummy area clear of toomuch bulk.While slight gatheringand ruching are quite acceptable

ways to camouflage, avoid wearingpants with large pleats, overly gath-ered elastic waist bands, ruffledtops, or tops with way too much

embellishment over the tummy.Any bulky treatments like these willjust make you look bulky.

ThighsThighs have been my issue

since I was a teenager. While I havelearned to accept them, as I getolder, Im sort of stunned by howour good friend gravity has madethings go from bad to worse. Thefirst step in taming the thighs is touse the whole Ziploc bag analogythat I used in the tummy solution.The last thing you want is for yourthighs to roam free under airy,free-range fabrics. If you havelarge thighs, leave the Hills are

Alive looking skirts at the store.Other solutions for large thighs

include: Wearing boot cut pants and

shirts with wider necklines. When

you widen your shoulders, yourthighs will optically appear smallerin relation to your broader shoul-der line. With a wider shoulder line,the eye is also directed upwards to-

wards your shoulders, vs. down-wards towards your thighs, makingyour thighs appear smaller. In ad-dition, a boot cut pant that fits in atthe knee and then flares slightly atthe hem, has a counter balancingeffect on your thighs and makesthem look balanced.

Show off your waist!! Mostwomen with large thighs have de-fined waistlines. If you wear a box-ier top when you have large thighs,

your body looks as wide as yourthighs because you have bypassedthe slimmest part of your body

with a boxy top. Your thighs will always look more balanced whenyou show off your waist.

Instead of big A-line skirts, whichseem to camouflage large thighs,choose a pencil skirt instead.Whilethis seems very counterintuitive,think about it: An A-line skirt cre-

ates the exact same body shapethat you were trying to avoid em-phasizing, an A shape. However, apencil skirt that tapers ever soslightly at the hem, gives you moreof an hourglass shape, which looksmore balanced.

In the photo on the left, you cansee that this womans shoulderslook really narrow in her T-shirt.

What happens is your eye goesright to her thigh area, the part of

her body that she is trying to kee you from looking at. Now, wheyou look at her in the outfit on thright, the wider shoulder line of thtop, along with the cinched waiand pant that hangs straight fromher thigh, and therefore camouflages them, makes her look morbalance and her thighs more pronounced.

In the end, the only real solutio we have is to work with the bodwe have, right now, rememberinthat, in 15 more years, wed happi

choose to have the body we havbefore us.

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Q The right earrings canrreally brighten up

your face andgive you an

extrasparkle. Gofor earringsthat gleam or twinkle in the light to mak

you look younger.

Q Everyone looks good in a wrap dress. This

is a must have for every woman's fashioncloset no matter what age. The lines are veryflattering, it is a stylish and flirty look that

will not only make you look younger, butfeel younger as well.

Q Bold jewelrysuch as bangles, cocktail ringsor statement necklaces make you look

younger because it shows the fun anddaring side of your personality.

Q Scarves, scarves, scarves! Bright colors bring to minyouthful and carefree images, not only will they makyou look younger, but they are fashionable as well.

Q Comfortable shoes can still be incredibly chic. If yocan't wear a heel, a cute and modern flat will make yofeel light on your feet and oh-so fashionable. Forgeabout boring and blah sensible shoes!

QWhen it comes to tops, don't be afraid of colorful an

slightly fitted pieces. Once again, a vivid shade wibrighten up your face for a more youthful appearance

Q To update looks, simply throw a belt on it. if you hava loose sweater, blazer or cardigan on, it might mak

you look bigger than you are, older, out of shapeThrow a wide or thin belt over it, and it creates

younger, more shapely figure, even if you don't havan hourglass shape.

Q Change your hosiery! There are so many great optionout there right now, jewel-tones, knits, elegant patternthat all ages can wear. When you make your look morupdated and modern, it creates a persona around youthat makes you look younger as well.

Hair Color Is your color aging you?

As we age, our hair color

changes when we lackmelanin, the pigment thatgives our hair its color.Fortunately, we can improvethis condition with the helpof a professional colorist. Toachieve great results, ask the

following four key questions and remember to haveyour colorist use darker tones underneath, lighterones on top and the brightest lights around yourface to achieve your best look:

QWhat color would be most compatible with myskin tone and lifestyle?

QWhen is it time to use permanent, temporary coloror a glaze for shine?

QWhat would add more body to my hair; a singleprocess, highlights or both?

QWhat products can I use to maintain my color andretain body?

Once you achieve your best color, heres what youshould do to maintain it:

Tips to Maintain Your Color:Q Use the products that your colorist recommends;

many ingredients in certain hair products can dryyour hair and fade your color so its important touse the product that has been prescribed for you.

Q To preserve your color as long as possible, do notshampoo your hair every day unless you haveextremely oily hair. You can wet your hair using

warm water (not hot) and work your fingersthrough it as if you were using shampoo; addconditioner, if necessary.

Q If you have quick regrowth, have your coloristapply a single process color to your hairline or partin between visits. This is cost effective and willprovide you with color consistency.

Looking your best takes work, but the end result isworth the investment.

Kathy Savage trained at the Vidal Sassoon Academy and is the ownerof Christopher Street Salon located in Commack . In the next issue of Generations

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Growing up, when the weather turned cold,

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meals to prepare, and one of my favorites.

The basic chicken or beef soup can have many

variations. Use your favorite vegetables to create

something special; add your leftovers and create a

new meal. When preparing a soup utilize all the

vegetable parts. Add celery tops, leaves, parsley

leaves and stems (stems hold more flavor) neck

bones and any parts of the chicken except the

chicken liver; when boiled the liver will alter the

chicken broth, making it muddy and unclear. Cook

potatoes separately just until tender and add to

soup at the end. Do not overcook

potatoes.

Anything can be added to a basic

soup. Use a variety of grains, pastas

or green leafy vegetables (rice, barley

or wheat, escarole, dandelion, kale,

or spinach). The pasta can be small

to medium, depending. Ditalini,acini pepe, orzo, even broken

spaghetti can be used for a delicate

soup and small or medium shells,

rotelli and tortellini for a heartier

soup.

I prefer a chunky soup, with

pieces of carrot, celery and onion.

You may prefer to camouflage your

veggies. This can be easily done by

pureeing them in a blender or food

processor and adding them back tothe broth.

Soup is one of the best make-

ahead meals, and freezes well.

Prepare your soup 2-3 days ahead;

when ready, reheat. If adding pasta

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package directions, drain and add to

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1 pound of carrots, peeled and cut intobite size pieces

2 stalks of celerycut into bite size pieces

2 cloves of garlic, peeled

2 medium onions peeled and quartered

2 plum tomatoes (canned or fresh)

4-5 sprigs of fresh parsleyor 2 tablespoons dried

Salt and pepper to taste

Use a stock pot large enough to hold all the ingredients. Coverwith cold water to about 2 inches over contents. Bring to a boil

removing any foam with a slotted spoon. Allow to simmer for 3hours, until the chicken falls from the bone and water reducesby 1/4.

Put soup through a large colander and cool down a bit. Removall bones, fat and skin from the contents and discard. Add allvegetables and chicken meat back to broth, add pasta or grainsand serve, or store in an airtight container and refrigerate forlater use.

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While economic and market forces are, as always,somewhat unpredictable, the overall outlook is generally

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its March lows, climbing 18.8percent in 2009. The S & P 500 rose 23.5 percent off of itslow.

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Of course, despite the potentially favorable investmentenvironment, theres always the possibility of bumps in theroad.

To protect yourself, consider taking these steps:

$ Stick with buy and hold.Despite some claims thatbuy-and-hold is no longer a viable investment strategygiven todays volatile markets, it worked pretty well forthose investors who were patient enough to ride out thebear market. Continue looking for quality investments andholding them until they no longer meet your needs or untilthe fundamentals of the investments themselves change.

$ Own some short-term investments. During the longbear market, short-term investments, particularly cash,held up better than most other assets. Yet many investorshad too little cash in their portfolios. Dont make thatmistake. Keep an appropriate amount of cash for your age,income level, risk tolerance and long-term goals.

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