WAG wit wonders: What gets you moving?
by“To help people. If I can do something to help people and put them in a positive direction, that gets me motivated.” – Ron…
March 2014
Empowered
Pet of the Month – March 2014
byIf in the words of the old spiritual, “You Gotta Move,” then Molly is the dog to do it with. She’s a 1-year-old Australian…
Galleries, Gardens & Gators
byNot every day is Mardi Gras in New Orleans, but in terms of carnal gluttony it sure can be. This year the feast day…
The benefits of wine for mind and body
byWine is a magical, mystical elixir, a panacea that can help shape a lifestyle and promote health. When consumed responsibly and in moderation, wine…
A chick-lit pioneer enters a new stage in writing
byThere’s no place Jane Green would rather be than at her Westport home, the beloved retreat near the beach where she lives with her…
Suit yourself
byOur attitudes toward swimsuits can be confounding. With the warning of warm weather, we stress about baring all, then pay top dollar for barely-there…
Laced-up luxe
byThink python, lace, pearls and tweed: All allow for an individual fashion statement. Now think python, lace, pearls and tweed – on sneaks. They…
Got the blues?
byThese days, we’re feeling blue – but in the best possible way. Retail powerhouses J. Jill, Nordstrom and Pottery Barn are all in an…
‘Little’ miracles’ through Pilates
byBody Wise Connection wraps an arm around people going through a difficult time, giving them some extra support and TLC. It began with Joy…
Leading the way to kids’ fitness
byChildhood obesity is exploding in our country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it has more than doubled in children and…
In enviable shape
byOLD STONE HILL COUNTRY ESTATE at a Glance • Pound Ridge • 7,167 square feet • 7.71 acres • Bedrooms: 4 • Baths: 3 full, 1…
Getting RIPPED
byBrian Ripka, president of Judith Ripka Jewelry, loves the exhilarating feeling he has after a run and says he gets his best ideas during…
Galloping to recovery
byGood health and overall fitness are important to Carol Mitchell. The Putnam Valley woman has, after all, black belts in three martial arts disciplines….
The Tao of tai chi
byWhat is empowerment ? Perceptions of empowerment vary greatly across time and culture. Some people are empowered by material gains, while others are empowered…
Saline solution
byAt first you wonder if anything’s happening. You’re sitting in an acrylic and wood booth the size of a telephone booth – remember those?…
That back pain might be due to a ‘pain in the neck’
byWhen back pain comes to mind, so might the image of someone hunched over a computer or doing heavy lifting. Although these activities put…
Rx for finding a top doc
by“Unfortunately, most people spend more time investigating and selecting a new restaurant than they do vetting out a doctor,” John J. Connolly says. Connolly,…
Body and soul in whole
byFor more than a decade, Dr. Jeffrey Morrison has been helping patients optimize their health and overcome disease through integrative medicine and nutrition at…
A passion to train
byIf Dana Cavalea calls the clients at his ML Strength fitness facility “athletes” and his six instructors “coaches,” it’s only natural. Until recently, Cavalea…
The road to fitness
byI blame Novak Djokovic. Ever since WAG featured him on our cover last August (our “S’wellness” issue) and I attended his appearance at retailer…