WAG wit wonders: What gets you moving?
“To help people. If I can do something to help people and put them in a positive direction, that gets me motivated.” – Ron…
Pet of the Month – March 2014
If 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
Not 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
Wine 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
There’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
Our 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
Think 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?
These 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
Body 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
Childhood 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
OLD STONE HILL COUNTRY ESTATE at a Glance • Pound Ridge • 7,167 square feet • 7.71 acres • Bedrooms: 4 • Baths: 3 full, 1…
Getting RIPPED
Brian 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
Good 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
What is empowerment ? Perceptions of empowerment vary greatly across time and culture. Some people are empowered by material gains, while others are empowered…
Saline solution
At 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’
When 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
“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
For 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
If 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
I blame Novak Djokovic. Ever since WAG featured him on our cover last August (our “S’wellness” issue) and I attended his appearance at retailer…
Editor’s Letter March 2014
Several years ago, my sister Jana asked me to participate in a Central Park marathon for women sponsored by More magazine. As the event…
Re-Inn-vented
It’s day two of Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s latest dining destination, The Inn at Pound Ridge. He takes a seat with me in his chic country…
Linked in
Knollwood Country Club, the historic golf and recreation destination nestled into a quiet corner of Elmsford, is all about shaping up these days. With…
A model of reinvention
For 10 years, Donna Bunte lived the glamorous life of the high-fashion model – gracing the covers of Australian and British Vogue, Mirabella, Glamour…
Evolving into ‘best and brightest’
This is the second of two parts. The first part can be found here. I first went to China as a student in 1946…
Second sight
You couldn’t pick a more apt setting to meet Joan Carra – the new psychic in residence at Wainwright House in Rye – than…
All tressed up
For anyone who’s heard of VaZa Salon and wondered what it’s all about, here’s the scoop. VaZa is a nod to the first names…
Shifting gears
“About five years ago I made a personal decision to help empower Phelps Memorial Hospital Center to have a dedicated thoracic surgery department, something…