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Orthopaedic Patient
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letter
from the editor
“Be good to your work, your word, and your friend.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
I’ve been thinking a lot about trust, honesty and
integrity lately. My relationship with myself and others
is probably the most important aspect of my life, so
how I integrate these values into who I am significantly
affects how I feel. And how I feel significantly impacts
my health. When it comes right down to it, without
trust, none of us would feel very healthy.
Take the trust between a child and parent. Without
an extended hand those first steps would be very
frightening. How about marriage and friendship?
Without trust both will crumble. What about life in
general? We trust that when we get on a bus or train
it’s going to take us to our destination.
Trust has certainly affected my relationships with
you – the readers and advertisers of Buffalo Healthy
Living who have helped make the magazine a success.
Initially I had a tough time – not because I didn’t want
to work hard, but because I hadn’t yet engendered your
trust, and that takes time, honesty and integrity.
Thank you for trusting me to work hard at making
each issue of Buffalo Healthy Living one that you enjoy
reading. I’d love to hear your thoughts about how each
of these values affects your day-to-day life and health.
Tell me about them by writing to me at Annette@
buffalohealthyliving.com.
CONTENTS
Know About Mini-Strokes—It Can Save Your Life! 5
Care Tailored for Women
7
Surprising Pain Relief Technique
9
What You Need to Know About Allergies
10
Why Men Are Retiring Later
10
Medical 411: Polycystic Kidney Disease
11
Online Health Certification Training
12
Infertility – Not Only a Woman’s Struggle
13
Water: The Perfect Summertime Beverage
15
Rooting for Licorice17
Diagnosing a Heart Attack Gets Easier
18
Not Such Beautiful Music
19
Is Your Child Ready for Potty Training?
20
Dads Can Survive Daughters’ Teen Years
21
Try Composing This Season
22
Saying No to Bullying in Orchard Park
23
Seniors and Healthcare Expenses
24
A Feast for Your Eyes
25
Did You Know?26
Make Healthy Eating for Kids Fun
27
Light & Luscious Shrimp and Mango Salad
28
The Upside of Napping
29
Healthy Happenings30
Buffalo Life ... Made Better
President and Publisher
David T. Harney
Buffalo Healthy Living
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Managing Editor
Annette Pinder
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Associate Editor
Kathleen Moore, Ph.D
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Annette Pinder
Associate Publisher & Managing Editor
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Sheila Flavin, M.S., R.D., Dietician, Nutritionist, Adj. Professor Canisius College
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Shelley B. Hirshberg, M.A., HSA, Executive Director P2 Collaborative of WNY
Kathleen Moore, Ph.D, Psychologist
Peter T. Ostrow, M.D., Ph.D, Professor, SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine
Sylvia Regalla, M.D., MSCN Functional Medicine, Brain and Spine Center
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know about
mini-strokes
it can save your life!
by Annette Pinder
Did you know the rate of stroke death in WNY is 23
percent higher than the national average, and 70%
higher than the entire state of New York?
That’s one reason Vernice E. Bates, M.D. and Fran M.
Gengo, Pharm.D. at DENT Neurologic Institute want
people in Western New York (WNY) to know about
transcient ischemic attacks or TIAs. Also referred to as
a mini-stroke, when a TIA occurs symptoms usually last
less than 24 hours before they disappear. And, while TIAs
generally do not cause brain damage, they are a serious
warning sign of stroke and should never be ignored.
Symptoms of a TIA and stroke are basically the same:
• Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, leg,
especially on one side of the body
• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
that what are doing
is paying off,” says
Dr. Bates.
Dr. Gengo emphasizes
the importance of
knowing exactly what
medications a patient
is taking because some
may interfere with others.
He explains, “There
are many medications
that help prevent blood
clots from forming. Also, the medicine and therapy we
prescribe depends on the exact cause of the TIA.”
So what should someone do if they are experiencing
stroke symptoms? “Call your primary care physician, and
get to a hospital or emergency room immediately,” says
Dr. Bates. And if you think you’ve experienced a TIA and
your symptoms have disappeared, it is still important to
be thoroughly evaluated as soon as possible.
WNY RESOURCE:
Dr. Bates is Medical Director for the DENT
Stroke/TIA Clinic, and Dr. Gengo is Director of
Neuropharmacology, and Research Director for the
TIA Clinic. To learn more or to make an appointment
call 716.250-2000 and visit www.dentinstitute.com.
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance
or coordination
Causes of TIA include:
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• Low blood flow at a narrow part of a major artery
carrying blood to the brain
• A blood clot in another part of the body that breaks off
and travels to the brain blocking a blood vessel
• Narrowing of the smaller blood vessel to the brain,
blocking flow for a short period of time
Dr. Bates explains that, “Up to 40 percent of all people
who experience a TIA will go on to have a real stroke,
and studies show nearly half of all strokes occur within
two days of a TIA. During this time, five percent of
people will have a stroke, and within three months after
a TIA, 10-15 percent of people will have one.”
There is clearly a window of time where the possibility
of a deadly stroke may be averted. Drs. Bates and
Gengo are focusing on these patients at the new Acute
TIA Program at DENT. There, these patients can be seen
immediately, rather than having to undergo various
lab tests and schedule an MRI. Instead, they are able
to have a thorough evaluation, assessment of their
medications, and an MRI.
“The goal of the Acute TIA Program is to prevent people
from having a future stroke, and so far, the data proves
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Medical Breakthroughs Are Changing Lives
New Technologies for Pain Relief and More
There are few medical breakthroughs so amazing that they literally
change the course of medicine. Just as LASIK surgery revolutionized
vision care, and gastric bypass revolutionized weight loss, new
technologies are revolutionizing how doctors treat pain and
debilitating diseases like osteoporosis, psoriasis, and digestive
disorders.
You might wonder how something you have probably never heard of
can be such a major breakthrough. In fact not just one, but three new
FDA approved technologies are being used here in Buffalo at the
office of Dr. Anthony J. Bianchi D.C. to help those suffering from
chronic pain, neuropathy, osteoporosis, disc degeneration, spinal
stenosis and many other debilitating conditions.
Until recently those suffering from back pain or sciatica caused by a
bulging or herniated disc, a pinched spinal nerve, disc degeneration
or spinal stenosis were severely limited in their treatment options.
Physical therapy required many months of difficult exercises and
didn’t always work. Pain pills and injections only masked symptoms
and provided temporary relief, often with negative side effects. And
according to the New England Journal of Medicine 51% of all
back surgeries are unnecessary and International Orthopedics says
53% of lumbar back surgeries fail to produce relief.
That has all changed with the newest innovation for pain called Disc Rehydration Therapy which is the primary non-surgical safe and effective treatment for patients with herniated disc, degenerative joint disease, facet
arthritis, sciatica, disc bulge and spinal stenosis. This new therapy actually reduces the pressure inside the discs
of the spine by drawing the bulging and herniated material back into the disc, relieving the pressure on the
nerves of the spine, and eliminating pain. Unlike drugs or injections this new therapy is natural and its effects are
lasting and often permanent.
Another new technology is Whole Body Vibration (WBV) which was initially used by the Russian
aerospace industry and is now being used to reduce arthritic pain, increase muscle strength, flexibility, blood
circulation, improve walk balance, and increase bone density!
Finally LLLT or Cold Laser Therapy brings the best parts of acupuncture together into an automated and
digitized needle-free system. These lasers work on a cellular level to stimulate normal cell activity in a damaged
cell. The resulting biochemical reaction causes a reduction in swelling, pain and acceleration in healing without
any negative side effects. In addition to pain relief, patients also experience amazing results with allergies, food
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care tailored for a
woman's
unique needs
Catholic Health WomenCare
is making a difference
Women today lead hectic lives, juggling family, work
and social obligations. Coordinating healthcare for
themselves and their families is just one more thing
to add to their to-do list. Now Catholic Health wants
to meet the needs of these women by tailoring its
WomenCare program to address many of these issues.
The goal of WomenCare is to provide comprehensive
women-focused health care, including prenatal care,
mammography for the earliest detection of breast
cancer, to senior services and the most advanced
minimally invasive gynecologic surgery for smaller
incisions and quicker recoveries. Catholic Health is
refocusing its programs, services and medical expertise
in primary care, OB-GYN services, toward the kind
of health care services that women are seeking at all
stages of life.
Catholic Health especially wants women to know
more about its leading robotic and laparoscopic
surgery team, which performs minimally invasive
gynecologic surgery with results that exceed the
national average. Experienced gynecologic surgeons,
gynecologic oncologists and urogynecologists are able
to offer women the latest surgical options resulting in
less pain, and scarring, shorter hospital stays, fewer
complications, and quicker return to normal activities.
Learn more about these minimally invasive surgical
options at www.chsbuffalo.org/misgyn.
And did you know that Catholic Health delivers nearly
half of all the babies born in Western New York at
Sisters of Charity Hospital and Mercy Hospital of
Buffalo? Both hospitals are the only facilities in the
region that provide ICU care for mom and baby under
one roof, allowing mothers and babies who need
intensive care to remain together at the same hospital.
There, board-certified neonatologists and certified
neonatal nurse practitioners provide advanced care for
premature infants and babies with special needs in two
fully equipped neonatal intensive care units.
A recent partnership with Horizon Health Services
offers behavioral health assessments and counseling
services for women at the M. Steven Piver, M.D., Center
for Women’s Health and Wellness on the Sisters Hospital
campus. Services help women cope with behavioral
health issues like anxiety, depression, grief and
loss, and post-partum depression. Appointments are
available by calling Horizon at (716) 831-1800.
Whether at a partner
physician office, a
hospital, physical
therapy or long-term care
site, Catholic Health is
focusing on women. From
new diagnostic tools
and treatments for heart
disease and cancer, to
high-tech mammography
and bone densitometry,
certified maternal-fetal testing services, programs for
female-related conditions like urinary incontinence
and osteoporosis, prevention and treatment for femaleprone sports injuries, wellness and health education
programs, and advanced senior care through the LIFE
(Living Independently for Elders) program, women are
seeing a difference.
With all this and help with breastfeeding or parenting
classes; information on health insurance, Medicaid
eligibility or WIC; or referrals to social service agencies
and community services, Catholic Health is redefining
women’s care. And, like every aspect of the Catholic
Health network, WomenCare is concerned with
promoting all healing processes – mind, body and spirit.
For information on Catholic Health WomenCare
or to find a primary care physician or women’s
health specialist, visit chsbuffalo.org/Women or call
HealthConnection at (716) 447-6205.
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Infertility treatment
Lab services
Maternal-child services and home care
Medical obstetrics
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Obstetrics and maternal-child care (including neonatal intensive
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Prenatal care and high risk pregnancy care at 4 WNY locations
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Urinary incontinence treatment
Uterine fibroids treatment
Weight management treatment (including bariatric surgery)
Pick a physician who practices at Catholic Health.
Visit chsbuffalo.org/Women or call 716-447-6205.
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a surprising pain
relief
technique
By Annette Pinder
Many of us have the
experience of waking up
with an annoying crick
in the neck or shoulder.
Usually we ignore it,
knowing we probably slept
the wrong way and the pain
will disappear.
That’s what Karen Crego, a
teacher’s aide and mother
of three in Buffalo did when
she woke up with shoulder pain. But the pain got worse.
Karen recalls, “I ended up in tears every day, and the only
thing that made it feel better was lying flat on my back.”
After enduring two and a half years of pain, and
seeing a general practitioner, chiropractor, two
surgeons and five specialists, Karen went to Buffalo
Spine and Sports Institute.
During her initial exam it was noted that Karen turned
her head to one side when standing. She was diagnosed
with cervical dystonia, a condition that causes the neck
muscles controlling the head to twist and turn to one
side. Dr. Leonard Kaplan explains, “Cervical dystonia
causes considerable pain in the neck and shoulder
area. Oral medications can help relieve discomfort
but, surprisingly to many, Botox has been consistently
effective for treating this condition.”
Karen agreed to undergo Botox injections, and 18 months
later, says, “I used to have throbbing pain from the
bottom of my scalp down through my left shoulder blade,
like a toothache that never went away. I still ache
sometimes, but I can take part in daily activities and
live a normal life. The Botox injections definitely made a
difference in my life."
It has been over 10 years since Botox was approved
by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for
treating wrinkles, and 23 years since it was approved
for treating crossed eyes. Derived from a bacteriaproduced toxin that is purified and diluted, the FDA has
approved Botox for safety and it has been effective in
treating several pain disorders. It works by blocking the
release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in muscles,
forcing them to relax, alleviating chronic pain and other
conditions. Some approved therapeutic uses for Botox
include headache, chronic neck pain, low back and
buttocks pain, cerebral palsy, and temporomandibular
joint pain (TMJ), among others.
Dr. McAdam, co-founder of Buffalo Spine and Sports
says, “We are one of the few medical practices in
Western New York to utilize this advanced medication.
Our physicians' extensive knowledge of muscle anatomy
and function combined with the use of advanced electrodiagnostic tools, make it possible to precisely place
medicine in the specific target muscles.” Treatments are
followed with state-of-the-art physical therapy to retrain
and reverse muscle imbalances that frequently lead to
various painful musculoskeletal disorders.
Most of all, the physicians at Buffalo Spine and Sports
want people to know that living with pain shouldn’t be
considered normal. Most often it can be helped without
the need for addictive pain killers or surgeries. Most
insurances cover the treatment options available at
Buffalo Spine and Sports. To learn more visit http://
www.buffspine.com or call 626-0093.
WNY RESOURCE:
Buffalo Spine and Sports Institute is located in
Williamsville, Orchard Park and Lockport, and
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While many people consider home a
safe haven, allergy sufferers might
find their homes are actually havens
for a host of harmful allergens.
Even those who suffer hay fever
and other outdoor allergies might
find their home's interior is actually
making their condition worse. That's
because allergens often get trapped inside a home,
making it difficult for allergy sufferers to find shelter
from their allergies. House dust, for example, is an
airborne mixture that can contain fine particles of
plant material and soil from outdoors, meaning allergy
sufferers won't escape those pesky plants that cause
their allergies by simply going inside. Those who
suffer indoor allergies also don't catch a break when
it’s colder outside. Unlike seasonal allergies, indoor
allergies can last all year long and can become more
of a problem when windows are closed due to heat or
air conditioning causing people to be stuck inside with
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According to the Center for
Retirement Research at Boston
College University, men are now
retiring later than they have in the
past. In an analysis of data collected
by the U.S. Census Bureau, the Center for Retirement
Research found that the average retirement age for men
has risen from 62 in the mid-1990s to 64 near the end
of the first decade of the 21st century. The reasons for
this change are likely not because men are reluctant
to leave office life behind, but because of a variety of
factors that have to do with finances. Many companies
no longer offer pension plans, so men are more likely to
work longer to save more money for their retirement. In
addition, Social Security benefits in the United States
are now calculated differently than they were in the
past, so men have a greater incentive to work longer.
But finances aren't the only reason men work longer.
Many men now have jobs that are not physically taxing,
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medical 411:
polycystic
kidney disease
by Annette Pinder
urine, excessive nighttime urination, flank pain on one or
both sides, drowsiness, joint pain, and nail abnormalities.”
Meg A. of East Amherst maintains a healthy lifestyle
– she eats healthy foods and works out regularly. So
when a routine blood test revealed a kidney problem
she was surprised and concerned. Following a renal
ultrasound, her primary care physician told her to make
an appointment with a kidney specialist.
Tests can determine if a person has cysts on the liver or
other organs, and genetic tests can determine whether
someone carries the PKD gene. Treatment involves
controlling symptoms and preventing complications
through blood pressure medicines, diuretics and a low-salt
diet. Sometimes removal of one or both kidneys is needed.
Meg decided it was time to do some homework,
and learned The Regional Center of Excellence for
Transplantation and Kidney Care at Erie County
Medical Center (ECMC) was created from a merger of
two transplant programs – Buffalo General Medical
Center and ECMC. The Center is devoted to lifesaving
kidney and pancreas transplants, vascular surgical
care, hemodialysis for outpatients and inpatients,
and treatment and disease management services for
patients with all stages of chronic kidney disease. It is
also home to the region’s largest up-to-date outpatient
dialysis unit.
The good news is that the disease gets worse slowly, and
medical treatment may relieve symptoms for many years.
Also, people with PKD who don’t have other diseases
may be a good candidate for a kidney transplant.
Meg called ECMC to ask for an appointment with
ECMC Corporation Chief Medical Officer and Interim
Center Director Dr. Brian Murray. After undergoing a
test called Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)
Meg was relieved to learn she didn’t have any blocked
renal arteries. However, she did have PKD (Autosomal
Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease).
PKD is a disorder that affects 1 in 1,000 Americans
in which many cysts form in the kidneys. Dr. Murray
explains that the disease is genetic, and says, “If one
parent carries the gene, children have a 50% chance of
developing the disorder.” Although PKD occurs in children
and adults, it is much more common in adults, and
symptoms do not usually appear until middle age. A more
serious form of PKD appears in infancy or childhood.
So what causes these clusters of cysts? Dr. Murray
says, “PKD is associated with aortic aneurysms, brain
aneurysms, cysts in the liver, pancreas, testes, and
diverticula of the colon. About 50% of all people with
PKD have cysts on the liver.
Sometimes there are no symptoms, but when present they
can include abdominal pain or tenderness, blood in the
While Meg is concerned about her health she can’t say
enough about the care she is receiving at ECMC from
Dr. Murray. She also recently met with Dr. Rocco Venuto
who is overseeing a clinical trial to test a new drug that
may keep cysts from growing. Meg says, “It’s exciting
to be involved in a study that is taking place in 300
different locations all over the world. And, I am glad to
be contributing to finding a drug that some day may
help me and others.”
To learn more about the ECMC Regional Center of
Excellence for Transplantation and Kidney Care, call
716-898-5001.
WNY RESOURCE:
Erie County Medical Center
462 Grider Street, Buffalo, NY 14215
716-898-50001
Do You Get Cold Sores?
The University at Buffalo School
of Dental Medicine is looking for
males or females between the ages
of 18 and 70 who qualify to
participate in a research study of
an investigational drug to help, heal,
or stop the spread of cold sores.
For more information and to be screened for
the study, contact Michele at 716-829-2885.
take responsibility for your
health with
online
health certification training
by Annette Pinder
Have you ever taken a CPR certification courses so
that you are prepared to save someone’s life during an
emergency? But what are we doing to help ourselves?
After all, no matter how much confidence we have in
our health care providers and insurance companies,
responsibility for our own health is ultimately up to us.
That’s why BWI National Health Promotion Training
Institute (BWI) is inviting people to participate in a
personal certification program (PHC) that teaches
people how to take better care of themselves. Shawna
Dosser, CEO of BWI says, “We are certifying people to
save their own lives with a new self-paced interactive
online program.
She adds, “There
are no gimmicks
or fads – just
straight facts on
topics ranging
from weight
management
to healthcare
consumer skills.
Better yet, those
in need of professional continuing education credit can
earn it through the PHC program.”
Shawna explains, “PHC retrains individuals in health
basics, and provides tools to make educated decisions
through activities that include interactive videos,
lectures, interviews and questionnaires.
Now Buffalo Healthy Living Magazine and BWI are
offering a 25% discount coupon to individuals or
businesses that purchase BWI’s online PHC training
by June 30, 2012. Just go to the BWI e-learning store at
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For more information about BWI’s Personal Health
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infertility
not only a woman's struggle
by Annette Pinder
Women are often the first to undergo a battery of tests
when conception is slow to happen, but nearly half of all
infertility problems are directly attributed to the male.
Although low sperm count is the most frequent culprit,
surveys reveal that only 17 percent of men ever get tested.
Dr. Lani Burkman, fertility specialist and founder of
LifeCell Dx, recommends advanced testing for all
men when there is a delay in producing a pregnancy.
There are also several things men can do to help boost
fertility naturally:
Eat zinc and selenium-rich foods. Fruits, vegetables,
whole grains, seafood, nuts and low-fat proteins help
boost zinc and selenium levels. Selenium has been
found to contribute to healthy sperm, while a zinc
deficiency may contribute to reduced fertility. A daily
vitamin and mineral supplement high in antioxidants
is also helpful.
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, nicotine (including the patch)
and marijuana, as all of these substances create
imbalances that can result in infertility.
tests. She explains
that standard
semen analysis
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During the hot summer months, it’s important that you
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licorice
used in healing for centuries, licorice root
may have exciting new properties
by Dave Harney
(TAH) - Licorice root has been used for centuries as a
healing herb. It is still used in many cultures, from
China to the Middle East. It is primarily grown in
Greece, Turkey, and Asia. It has been used as a dietary
supplement for stomach ulcers, bronchitis, and sore
throat, as well as infections caused by viruses such as
hepatitis. It can be used peeled in dried and powdered
form, or in capsules, tablets, and liquid extracts. An
injectable form of licorice extract—not available in
the United States—has been shown to have beneficial
effects against hepatitis C in clinical trials. But more
research is needed before reaching any conclusions.
Now researchers are discovering a new potential use for
licorice root that may be very exciting. Scientists at the
Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics in Berlin,
Germany, think the herb may be an effective treatment
for type 2 diabetes. Specifically, they believe that
licorice root may help reduce glucose levels and prevent
the development of insulin resistance, a common cause
of diabetes in overweight type 2 diabetics. They have
found that natural substances within the licorice root
called amorfrutins can reduce blood sugar levels
and inflammation in mice that have diabetes. The
substances also prevented development of fatty liver, a
common problem with those who eat a fat-rich diet.
People with heart disease or high blood pressure should
be cautious about using licorice.
When taken in large amounts, licorice can affect the
body’s levels of a hormone called cortisol and the action
of related steroid drugs, such as prednisone.
Pregnant women should avoid using licorice as a
supplement or consuming large amounts of licorice as
food, as some research suggests it could increase the
risk of pre-term labor.
Tell all your health care providers about any
complementary and alternative practices you use.
Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your
health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.
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(NU) The "Hollywood heart attack" – where victims grab
their chests, gasp and fall to the floor -- is not always
the way it really happens. Often, doctors struggle to
diagnose whether a heart attack has even occurred
because many patients have symptoms that mimic
other conditions.
About 25 percent of heart attack patients have no chest
pain, and many patients have normal EKG readings.
This is especially true for women, who often exhibit
different symptoms than men.
So, how can physicians diagnose a real heart attack?
One way includes inexpensive cardiac lab tests done
quickly with a blood sample to measure substances
indicating cardiac stress or damage. One of these
substances is troponin, which enters the bloodstream
within hours of a heart attack and remains there for up
to two weeks.
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be treated
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incorrectly. Up
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of a heart attack are sent home from emergency rooms.
According to the journal Academic Emergency Medicine,
the chance of dying from a heart attack is doubled for
a person sent home because of atypical symptoms, or
symptoms that don’t register on an EKG.
Conversely, when tests show that patients haven’t had
a heart attack, it prevents unnecessary treatment and
the ability to be sent home sooner. About $12 billion is
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music
musicians can develop contact dermatitis
by Dave Harney
(TAH) - Whether you play a musical instrument in your
school band, as a weekend hobby, or as a professional,
you may be at risk for a common skin condition known
as contact dermatitis. It is characterized by a rash that
can occur anywhere on the body (typically the hands
and face in musicians) and is caused by something that
comes into contact with the skin that can make it become
red, scaly, and inflamed. Contact dermatitis can be
caused by an irritant or an allergy. While metals, skin
care products, and cosmetics are common culprits for
allergic contact dermatitis, musical instruments pose a
potential hazard due to some of the components of the
instruments that come into contact with the skin.
Dermatologist Dr. Anthony F. Fransway says these are
the instruments that may cause problems:
Treating Contact
Dermatitis
Use of topical
corticosteroids can allow
the skin to heal, but
musicians should refrain
from playing the instrument
during healing. Seeing a dermatologist who can perform
patch testing to identify the cause of the dermatitis is also
a good idea. Once the cause is known, the dermatologist
can help the musician determine what changes should be
made in order to return to playing the instrument.
If the musician has irritant contact dermatitis caused by
friction or pressure, modifying the area of contact with
the instrument – such as wearing protective gloves – may
help improve the condition.
If allergic contact dermatitis is the culprit, using a
different material is recommended. For example,
mouthpieces and guitar strings are available in different
compositions. If a change is not made, Dr. Fransway says
it is likely that the dermatitis will recur more rapidly with
each exposure.
If the musician shares an instrument, as is done in some
schools, mouthpieces should be cleaned with soap and
water or with alcohol to prevent the spread of infection.
Instruments should also be clean, and worn or damaged
parts in intimate contact with the body should be replaced.
Brass instruments such as the trombone, trumpet, and
tuba. Also flutes.
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Metals found in the instruments, such as nickel, cobalt,
palladium, silver, and gold, can cause contact dermatitis.
Lip swelling can result from the pressure of forcing air
through instrument mouthpieces. Staphylococcus aureus
infections and herpes simplex virus can spread through
sharing mouthpieces. Human papillomavirus (HPV) and
Hepatitis A, B, and C also can be spread if instruments
are not cleaned properly.
Did
You
Know?
Woodwind instruments such as the bassoon, clarinet,
oboe, and saxophone.
A variety of specific allergens are responsible for irritant
contact dermatitis in these musicians. They include:
cane reeds, chromium, cobalt, exotic woods, and nickel.
Allergens in these materials can produce lip swelling
and infections. The spread of viruses can also occur
from playing these instruments.
String instruments, including cellos, violas, and violins.
The composition of string instruments and accessories
used with them may contain allergens that can cause
contact dermatitis. These materials include chromium,
exotic woods, and nickel. Rosin may also be a problem.
Much rarer is propolis, which is a bee glue used in
varnishes on all Stradivarius violins.
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• Cherish the moments while you can. Before you know it,
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• Lead by example. Show her how much you love her
mother and ingrain those images in her mind. They say
girls often lean toward men who emulate their
own fathers.
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as they progresses into womanhood. It can be a happy
or challenging time for her as she comes to terms with a
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out with time.
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an identity. Unless it's a health threat or dangerous, you
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by Annette Pinder
About two and a half years ago Eggert Road Elementary
School Principal Lisa Krueger was working on her
doctoral dissertation on bullying. It prompted her to ask
fellow administrators about bullying in Orchard Park,
who said they didn’t have a problem. Now administrators
like House Principal Terence Tryon realize they had to
dig a little deeper to find out that they did.
As schools all over the world struggle with the effects of
bullying, Orchard Park Central School District (OPCSD)
has been at the forefront in addressing the issue for
more than 2½ years with the help of a program named
after Dr. Dan Olweus, research professor of psychology
from Norway, and considered the "pioneer" in bullying
research. Dr. Olweus spent decades researching
bullying to help keep children safe in schools and
other settings. Today the Olweus Bullying Prevention
Program (Olweus) is the most researched and bestknown bullying prevention program available.
Olweus is designed for students in elementary, middle,
and junior high schools (students ages five to 15), but
it is also effective in high schools with some program
adaptation. Students participate in most aspects of the
program, while students identified as bullying others,
or targets of bullying, receive additional individualized
interventions. “Everyone must be trained,” says Kimberly
Cirillo, an Olweus trainer and administrator for OPCSD,
including school bus drivers, teachers, cafeteria
workers, and substitute teachers. A Bullying Prevention
Coordinating Committee (BPCC) oversees the program
in each of the school’s six buildings.
Goals of the program are:
• 50% or more reductions in student and teacher
bullying reports;
• Significant reductions in student reports of negative
behaviors including bullying, vandalism, school
violence, fighting, theft and truancy.
• Improvements in classroom behavior, and a more
positive attitude toward social relationships, schoolwork
and school relationships.
• Greater support for students who are bullied, and stronger,
more effective interventions for students who bully.
Everyone at Orchard Park Middle School is fully invested
in Olweus. They even wear bracelets that say, “Stand
Up for Someone,” and
standing up they are.
Cirillo says, “Olweus
has become ingrained
into our school’s culture,
and it has prompted us
to make other healthy
changes.” One of these
involves the school
vending machines,
which have been all been replaced with healthier snacks
and beverages through a partnership with Buffalo Strive
Vending, a company owned by former Buffalo Bills player
and Orchard Park graduates Jon and Jen Corto.
Meanwhile, Kimberly Cirillo and Terence Tryon hope
other area schools will follow their example, and
welcome others interested in implementing Olweus
in their own schools to contact them. Academics is
important, say Cirillo and Tryon, but “It’s not just about
numbers – it’s also about character, and it has made a
tremendous difference for us in Orchard Park. Our goal is
to use our enthusiasm to shine a bright light on character
development and empower others to pay it forward.”
To learn about the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program,
including a series of videos, program materials,
a readiness assessment, core components, trainer
certification requirements, and more visit www.
violencepreventionworks.org.
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both beneficiaries and their spouses prior to the former’s
death, and to continue to have effects by significantly
reducing the surviving spouse’s financial resources.
In addition, high out-of-pocket costs may create
significant inequality in care at the end of life, with
those with limited financial resources having fewer
care options, according to new research. In the first
study of its kind, researchers from the Mt. Sinai School
of Medicine analyzed information – including medical
histories and household wealth—about more than 3,000
Medicare beneficiaries who died between 2002 and 2008.
The researchers calculated each beneficiary’s out-ofpocket spending for insurance, nursing home care,
and other health-related expenses over the five years
preceding each beneficiary’s death. The average
out-of-pocket expenditures over the five years were
roughly $23,000 for individuals and more than $39,000
for married couples. All told, one in three beneficiaries
accrued expenditures exceeding his or her non-housing
assets, with spending on long-term care a dominant
contributor. In addition, average spending varied
considerably by cause of death, ranging from roughly
$31,000 among those with gastrointestinal disease to
over $66,000 among those with Alzheimer’s disease.
The study concluded that, despite nearly universal
insurance coverage under Medicare, older adults
face considerable financial risk from out-of-pocket
expenditures in the last five year of life, and that large
disease-related differences further complicated efforts to
plan for health-related expenses late in life.
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eyes
a feast for your
By Diane M. Terranova, Certified Health Coach,
Licensed Optician
The health of your eyes depends on the variety of
foods you consume so take advantage this season’s
bounty to keep your eyes bright and healthy. We are
very fortunate here in Western New York to have an
abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables produced by
local farmers and available soon at farmer’s markets
and grocery stores.
We can improve the health of our eyes by adding
antioxidant fruits and vegetables to our diet. Research
cited by the American Optometric Association has
concluded that vitamins A, C and E, essential fatty
acids and zinc will reduce the risk of many eye diseases
including macular degeneration and cataracts.
Vitamin A provides us with beta carotene which protects
the surface of the eye from infection. Greens such as
kale and spinach, and orange vegetables including
cantaloupe, carrots, pumpkin, winter squash and sweet
potatoes are good sources of this vitamin.
To limit your intake of pesticides and herbicides, look
for organic or locally grown produce. Add some of these
brightly colored fruits and vegetables to your family
meals this season to improve the health of your eyes
and give your body the nutrients it deserves.
Our vision is a treasure that can last a lifetime and
is too important to squander with poor food choices.
Healthy food is a feast for your eyes. Enjoy!
About the Author: Diane Terranova is a Certified
Health Coach and Licensed Optician. A graduate
of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, she conducts
workshops on health and nutrition focusing on
women and families. To learn more visit www.
openingdoorstowellness.com.
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Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps to nourish the
blood vessels and capillaries to the cornea and helps
to keep the blood flowing smoothly. To keep your eyes
clear and bright, eat a diet rich in spinach, tomatoes,
peaches, apples, prunes, bell peppers and broccoli.
Wake up exhausted?
Suffer from morning
headaches, irritability,
depression and forgetfulness?
Have a history of stroke, heart
disease, heartburn/reﬂux,
diabetes, obesity or
high blood pressure?
Vitamin E protects our eyes from the damage caused
by free radicals which result from smoking cigarettes
and being exposed to various environmental pollutants.
Consuming foods such as sunflower seeds, sweet
potatoes, spinach, broccoli, kiwi, mango and tomatoes
may help prevent cataracts and the development of
macular degeneration.
If you answered YES to any of
these questions, you may be
suffering from Sleep Apnea/a
Sleep Disorder; potentially
life-threatening, life-altering
conditions that are treatable
and we can help.
Zinc is an antioxidant which helps our bodies absorb
vitamin A, reduce free radicals and has been found
to improve night vision. You can get these benefits by
eating eggs, peas and baked beans.
Talk to your physician today to get a referral to one of our convenient locations!
Essential fatty acids are important to our cardiovascular
system as well as the drainage system in our eyes.
The excessive build up of intraocular pressure is
a serious disease called glaucoma. Pumpkin and
sunflower seeds and green leafy vegetables keep our
eyes moist and alert.
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know?
Men and women aren't
the only ones who
can experience some
unfortunate side effects
of gas accumulation
in their stomachs.
Flatulence can plague
man's best friend as
well. Though it might
not be pleasant, a dog's
flatulence is rarely
indicative of any serious
health problem.
without too many fillers or artificial preservatives. Such
ingredients are unhealthy and are often found in cheap
or low-quality dog food. A great website that provides
comparisons of dog foods is www.dogfoodadvisor.com/
best-dog-foods.
Table scraps and overdoing it with doggy treats can
also cause flatulence. For dog owners who feed their
dogs healthy foods yet still find themselves with a
gassy pooch, that flatulence could be indicative of a
larger, more serious medical issue or might be a side
effect of certain medications the dog is on. Such dog
owners should consult their dog's veterinarian with any
concerns. PE113535
Instead, flatulence
occurs when bacteria
breaks down certain
types of food and gas accumulates as a result. Dog
owners know that Fido's flatulence can be especially
unsettling, and one way dog owners can avoid this
fetid assault on the senses is to look for dog foods
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make healthy
eating
fun for kids with just a
spoonful of creativity
By Melissa Goldberg
As a mother, one of the most important things to me is
my children's health. I’ve learned that I can't force my
kids to eat anything. But I can make sure that I offer
them healthy options in an enticing way to encourage
them a little bit! Here are some things I’ve learned.
You don't have to have a degree in education to
teach a child.
Food can be fun, and educational. If your two year
old is learning her letters, you can use alphabet
pretzels, cut her sandwich into letters using cookie
cutters, or cut them free-hand. You can arrange
her fruit or anything in bite-size pieces into a letter. If
your preschooler is interested in math, give him some
grapes to count, ask him to eat a certain number and tell
you how many are left. If your toddler is learning colors,
it's a great way to get a variety of fruits and veggies on
the plate! My blog (http://thebuffalobalabusta.blogspot.
com) started out as a place to showcase some fun
lunches I made for my preschooler that correspond to the
letter her teacher assigned to the week. As you can see
on my blog, not only do you not have to be a teacher
to make things educational, but you don't have to be a
great artist, either! Which brings me to my next point:
You don't have to be Martha Stewart.
My kids are not very discriminating. I learned this when
my oldest daughter was perfectly satisfied when I
drew a circle with red crayon and called it Elmo. I’ve
capitalized on this in many facets of my parenting life,
including the kitchen. Sometimes I’ll come up with
something that is pretty artistic, but most of the time I
rely on cookie cutters, which are the lifeblood of many
lunches in my household! Many a sandwich that would
otherwise go untouched by my kids has been gobbled
down because it was in the shape of a few flowers, stars
and bunnies. You don't have to be a celebrity chef.
As my mother says, "If you can read, you can cook". My husband has created beautiful and elaborate
birthday cakes. They are delicious, from scratch, and
usually require a bit of architectural planning. I always
considered myself a from-the-box kind of girl. But when
a friend got me
interested in keeping
preservatives
to a minimum, I
realized the best
way to do that is to
make things from
scratch. I made
my first zucchini
bread and I was
hooked! Knowing
that I could turn
whole wheat flour,
honey, and zucchini
into something
delicious (and more
importantly, into
something my kids
would eat) made me wonder what else I could make. I’ve
learned how to make crackers (yet another wonderful
use for those little cookie cutters!), breads, dips--you
name it. I can read, so there's nothing I can't cook!
The bottom line is, all you need is a little knowledge,
a tiny bit of creativity, and a ton of love to create good,
healthy meals for your children.
Melissa Goldberg is an attorney-turned-stay-at-homemom who is enjoying the best job she's ever had.
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light & luscious
roasted shrimp and mango salad
(FF) Summer brings engagement parties, bridal showers,
brunches with family and friends, and several holiday
weekends. Reasons to celebrate are many, but that’s
no reason to pound down the calories. Here is a simple
recipe featuring a fruit you may nave not tried, the
mango. In addition to tropical flavor, mangos deliver a
host of nutrients and and are great for dieters. One cup
is only 100 calories. The versatile mango is available
year round and exotic flavor to a balanced diet.
Try this tasty tropical seafood treat at your next
summer soiree.
Roasted Shrimp and Mango Salad
Serves 8 to 10
2
6
2
2
1
6
2
1/4 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
teaspoons paprika
Salt and pepper
tablespoons lemon juice
tablespoon honey
cups mixed baby lettuces, washed and dried
large mangos (about 2 pounds), peeled, pitted and diced
cup shaved or shredded Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 400°F.
On large rimmed baking sheet, toss shrimp with 2
tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon
salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast until pink and
cooked through and beginning to lightly brown, 8 to 10
minutes.
Remove from oven and transfer to bowl to chill in
refrigerator.
In large bowl, whisk together remaining 4 tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and honey. Season with
salt and pepper.
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the upside of
napping
by Dave Harney
(TAH) - Waking up can be a bummer. It can also be a
fantastic start to a new day! Unfortunately, for many
people, the first scenario is the one they wake to on many
days. But it doesn’t have to be that way. New research
is showing that there are ways to sleep better. From
medications to meditations, there are answers to help you
get the sleep you need to awake refreshed and ready to
meet the challenges of the day.
More than half of seniors do not get enough sleep at
night. Although sleep disturbances can be caused by
conditions like COPD, sleep apnea, and restless legs
syndrome, sometimes older people just wake too early or
can’t stay asleep. As a result of chronic sleep deprivation,
many older people experience daytime sleepiness,
depression, low activity level, and generally poor mental
and physical functioning during the day.
Medicines are often not the answer either. They can
result in daytime sleepiness, and one of their side effects
may be depression. And some current research indicates
that some sleep medications may lead to an early death.
After about age 60 the body experiences less deep
sleep. This is sometimes referred to as slow-wave sleep.
Instead, seniors experience more rapid sleep cycles and
wake more often during the night. Research has shown
that some seniors sleep as much as 2 hours less per
night than they did when they were young. And seniors
do need their rest, despite some thinking in recent years
that older people needed less sleep than younger ones.
Everybody, seniors included, should try to get at least
7.5 hours of sleep per night. 8 is better, if you can get it.
Those that do will typically function much better during
the day than those who don’t.
What if you’re not getting 7.5 to 8 hours of sleep per night?
Will napping help? Again, some medical thinking in
recent years indicated that napping would somehow
interrupt the sleep cycle and thus was not recommended.
But that turns out to be a fallacy. Recent research is
showing that napping increases seniors’ total sleep
time and does not result in daytime drowsiness. It also
shows that a nap during the day can provide dramatic
improvements in cognitive function.
Experts believe that these results occur because napping
increases the time spent in slow-wave and REM (rapideye-movement) sleep. These sleep phases are thought to
be important in the restoration of our bodies and brains.
It also turns
out that both
long and short
naps, although
maybe not
“power naps,”
can deliver
benefit and
qualify for the
restoration that
is necessary
to keep cognitive functions performing well.
So, for the moment, napping appears to be a great thing
for seniors. So don’t feel guilty. Go ahead and catch
some mid-afternoon zzz’s. Your body and brain will thank
you for it!
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Walking on Wednesdays
Meet in Kaminski Park at 12:00 noon every Wednesday,
and walk from 12:10 to 12:40 pm. We walk rain or shine,
unless there is lightening. Contact: 851-4052.
Yoga in the Parks
June 25 to August 31 - Get Moving this summer!
Independent Health and the YMCA Fitness in the Parks,
a FREE program, 60-minute classes taught by YMCA
instuctors, including Zumba, Yoga and Pilates. No signup or registration required – Just Show Up! In Amherst
at Bassett Park, Mon. and Wed. 6:30 pm. In Buffalo
Canalside Mon. and Wed. 6 pm. In Buffalo Delaware
Park, Mon. and Wed. at 10 am. In Cheektowaga Town
Park, Tues. and Thurs. at 10 am. In Orchard Park Chestnut
Ridge Park Tues. at 6pm. In Tonawanda, Ellicott Creek
Thur. at 6 pm. Call 565-6000, ext. 128 for information or
visit ymcabuffaloniagara.org.
June 6
Gluten Free and Loving It! Join this workshop at Healthy
Transformations to learn how to enjoy gluten free living
at home, at work, and on the go, 5:30-6:30 pm, $20/person,
Call 688-1825 to register.
June 7
Learn gentle movements that help arthritis pain and
stiffness with certified Arthritis Foundation instructor at
Liberty Park Apartments, 10 Manko Lane, Cheektowaga, 2
pm, FREE. To reserve your place call 491-6470.
June 9
Learn gentle movements that help arthritis pain and
stiffness with certified Arthritis Foundation instructor at
Chiro One Wellness, 4214 Clinton Street, 12:30 pm, FREE.
To reserve your place call 675-2225.
June 9 and 10
Allentown Art Festival, See http://www.
allentownartfestival.com.
June 10
St. Anthony’s Festival , 12-5pm, Lake Erie Italian Club,
3200 S. Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY 14218, includes free
blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol screening by
Catholic Health.
June 13, 16, 20, 23, 27 and 30
Introduction to Tai Chi, Series of 6 FREE Classes, Ages 13
to 130, by experienced Tai Chi & Chi Kung Practitioner,
Robert Sachs, Wednesday and Saturday mornings at
11 am. Tai Chi is a meditative experience, engendering
body-mind integration by keeping the mind focused
on coordinating & integrating a series of motions that
emphasize body unity. Amherst Main Library at Audubon,
350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst, NY 14228,
716-689-4922. Classes take place in the Meeting Room
or on the lawn outside the Meeting Room, depending on
weather.
June 14
Advances in Joint Replacement Seminar (FREE), 6-7:30
pm, Williamsville Diagnostic Center, 400 International
Dr., Williamsville, NY 14221 Could a knee or hip
replacement be in your future? Join Joseph Falcone,
MD, DO, to discuss joint replacement options, as well
as the pros and cons associated with many treatments
available today.
June 16
Party for the Planet, Earth Day and Expo at the Buffalo
Zoo, http://www.wnyearthday.org.
June 23
Ride for Roswell, http://www.rideforroswell.org
June 24
Yoga in the Park, 10-11:30 am, Delaware Park , Colvin and
Amherst, Buffalo, NY 14214, Call 447-6205 for details or
register at chsbuffalo.org/yoga.
June 25
FREE Try out the Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease
Class on Monday June 25 at 1:30 pm at First Presbyterian
Church, 2085 Union Road, West Seneca. To rerserve a
place, call 491-6470.
June 28
Newly Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),
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does that mean? What should you do next? Participants
in this workshop will learn about supports and services
available through school, doctors and other community
resources, and walk away with the information
necessary to take the next steps toward success. For
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workshops/workshopregistration, 5-8 pm at People, Inc.,
3131 Sheridan Drive, Amherst, NY 14226.
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INDEPENDENT HEALTH AND YMCA BUFFALO NIAGARA PRESENT
JUNE 25 TO AUGUST 31
Get moving this summer with Independent Health and YMCA Buffalo Niagara’s Fitness in the Parks –
a FREE program designed to encourage all Western New Yorkers to stay on track with their fitness goals!
Everyone is welcome to participate in these FREE, 60-minute fitness classes,
taught by YMCA certified instructors, including: Zumba®, Yoga and Pilates.
AMHERST
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Williamsville, NY
Mondays and
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Canalside
44 Prime St.
Buffalo, NY
Mondays and
Wednesdays, 6 p.m.
Delaware Park
Meadow Dr.
Buffalo, NY
Mondays and
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Town Park
2600 Harlem Rd.
Cheektowaga, NY
Tuesdays and
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Chestnut Ridge
6121 Chestnut Ridge Rd.
Orchard Park, NY
Tuesdays, 6 p.m.
Ellicott Creek
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Thursdays, 6 p.m.
Visit the YMCA Buffalo Niagara website for a detailed exercise schedule. Please note: Classes will be canceled in the event of rain or poor weather.
No sign up or registration is required; just show up!
For more information, visit ymcabuffaloniagara.org
or call (716) 565-6000, ext. 128.
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