Healthy New Albany Magazine January/February 2019

January/February 2019

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The “first couple of yoga” to teach at Heit Center

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January/February 2019 Vol. 8, No. 3

7 First Glance

Letter from the Executive Editor

8 In & Out What’s happening in and out of New Albany

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10 My Story Lara Lambert

12 Personalities

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Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee

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Get Lean Crossrope Set

The Original Worm Heat Holders

17 On the Path Canine Companions roam the halls of NAPLS

20 Initiatives A look back on 2018

23 Mothers Unite New Albany mothers group gives back to the community

26 Good Optics

Special Section 28 Staying Connected Human interaction is key to overall health

30 All Aboard District celebrates new students

32 Java Talk Philanthropy group donates to local families

Eye health is about limiting risk

38 Student Spotlight Owen Troutman

40 Foods for Fitness The difference between fad diet and healthy lifestyle

42 On the Horizon Augmented reality broadens surgical capabilities

44 Gadgets and Gear Win great prizes from Healthy New Albany Magazine

On the Cover Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee Photo by Jenny Gorman 2

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Tasty Clean Kit

34 Connecting with the community City events promote connectedness

36 New Albany is No. 1 Master planning creates healthful and sociable neighborhoods

46 Scene At New Albany Women’s Network Annual Charity Fashion Show

47 Luxury Living

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We’re No. 1

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hen I hear the expression, “We’re No. 1,” I think about the many words and phrases that warrant this designation. It’s very clear in my mind what No. 1 means - best, at the top, none better and clear winner, to name a few. According to a number of sources, the city of New Albany is deserving of its No. 1 status. In 2015, Business Insider rated New Albany “The Number One Suburb in America.” In its recent issue, Ohio Magazine declared New Albany as one of Ohio’s “Best Hometowns.”

Of the many events that take place in New Albany, the New Albany Jefferson Series, initiated by the New Albany Community Foundation, has been recognized as one of the best lecture venues in the country. The New Albany Walking Classic has been voted the No. 1 walk in the country. And when you read Mayor Spalding’s article highlighting the many initiatives that took place in 2018 and the extremely positive feedback from residents about why living in New Albany, in their minds, is the best place in which they have lived, it’s apparent New Albany is No. 1 to many.

There are many other reasons why I consider New Albany No. 1. Some of these are much subtler than what has already been mentioned, but in my mind, they contribute to the quality of life that is omnipresent. Flip the pages in this issue and you will find that there are groups like the New Albany Moms Association made up of moms who are raising young children at home. Their goal is to support other moms in the same situation who seek commonalities and friendship with peers who are raising young children. As you continue, you will come across an article about the New Albany Coffee Club, an informal group that gets together on a regular basis to help local residents. Whether it’s a family that must delay a mortgage payment due to lost employment or an ill resident who cannot afford to pay a medical bill, the Coffee Club will assist with monetary donations collected from those who attend its gatherings.

For all the aforementioned reasons and many more, it’s easy for me to conclude that New Albany is No. 1.

Healthfully,

Phil Heit, Executive Director

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What's happening in and out of New Albany

Tuesday, Jan. 1

OhioHealth First on the First 5K 11 a.m., Westerville Community Center www.m3ssports.com

Tuesday, Jan. 15

New Albany Symphony Orchestra Community Kindness Concert 6 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts www.newalbanysymphony.net

Tuesday, Jan. 15

The Jefferson Series presents An Evening with Glenn Close

7 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts www.newalbanyfoundation.org

Saturdays, Jan. 5 and Feb. 2

New Albany Indoor Farmers Market 9 a.m.-noon, The Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany www.healthynewalbany.org

Friday, Jan. 18

New Albany High School Talent Show 7-9 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts www.napls.us

Sunday, Jan. 13

For more events visit www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

New Albany Walking Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Sundays at the Heit Center New Albany-Plain Local Schools A Cappella Cabaret 6 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts www.napls.us

Sunday, Jan. 20

Brokeman’s Winter Warm Up 8:30 a.m., Smith Farms trailhead, Columbus www.brokemans.com

Sunday, Jan. 20

Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn 7 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts www.mccoycenter.org

Tuesday, Jan. 22

24 Hour Theatre Performances

Community Parent Seminar: Executive Functioning in Middle & High School

7 p.m., New Albany High School Mini Theatre www.napls.us

7-9 p.m., Marburn Academy www.marburnacademy.org

To receive text updates about Healthy New Albany programs and events, text 88202. The keyword is HealthyNA.

Healthy New Albany Community Programs Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, 150 W. Main St.

Wednesdays, Jan. 9-Feb. 13

Thursday Jan. 10

Wednesdays Jan. 16-March 20

6-8 p.m.

6:30-8:30 p.m.

1:45 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Mondays Jan. 7-Feb. 4

Monday Jan. 14

Saturday Jan. 19

10 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.

6-7 p.m.

9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Mondays Jan. 7-Feb. 4

Tuesdays Jan. 15-Feb. 5

8 weekends, beginning Feb. 15

7 p.m.

10 a.m.

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays

Ayurveda Wellness Series

Multi-Level Flow Yoga

Intro to Meditation

Community Cooking Class

Exercise is Medicine Lecture

Chair Yoga

Moving with Purpose

Winter Wellness Retreat

Yoga Teacher Training

For additional information, contact Kristina Isenhour at 614-685-6345 or kristinaisenhourhna@gmail.com.

Plot registration for the NewSaturday, Albany Community Jan. 19Garden is open. Sign up for a plot by calling 614-685-6344 or visiting hna.recdesk.com.

Heit Center Running Club meets Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. at the Heit Center 8

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First on the First: Photo courtesy of Robb McCormick Photography. NAHS Talent Show: Photo courtesy of NALS.

in & out

Sunday, Feb. 10

The Chilly Chili Mile

Thursday, Jan. 24

The R Factor Parent & Community Session “Step Up�

7-8 p.m., New Albany Intermediate School www.napls.us

8 a.m., Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, www.thechillychilimile.com Walk or run for health and/or competition.

Participants may walk, run at top speed or at a comfortable pace. The new one-loop course will start and finish at the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany.

This event is conducted by Healthy New Albany, the same team that brings you the New Albany Walking Classic. The faster you walk or run, the sooner you get out of the cold and enjoy a bowl of chili and corn bread.

The Chilly Chili Mile is one of a series of races organized by Healthy New Albany to promote well-being. Healthy New Albany has partnered with the American College of Sports Medicine and its Exercise is Medicine program to promote your well-being. One-hundred percent of proceeds, including entry fees that are raised from this event, will be donated to support initiatives that seek to promote well-being.

Thursday, Jan. 24

Saturday, Feb. 16

7:30 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts www.mccoycenter.org

8 a.m., Rhodes Tower, Columbus www.climbcolumbus.org

Josh Turner

Friday, Jan. 25

The Goodwill Studio & Art Gallery Show 4-8 p.m., Hayley Gallery www.localohioart.com

Fight for Air Climb

Sunday, Feb. 17

Warm Up Columbus Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K 8 a.m., Metro Place North, Dublin www.sciotomiles.com

Saturday, Feb. 23

Wednesday, Feb. 27

The R Factor Parent & Community Session: Adjust and Adapt 7-8 p.m., New Albany Intermediate School www.napls.us

Thursday, Feb. 28-Sunday, March 3 Arnold Sports Festival

Various Times, Throughout Columbus www.arnoldsportsfestival.com

R Factor: Photo courtesy of NALS. Goodwill Studio & Art Gallery Show: Photo courtesy of Cody Miller. Gladys Knight: Photo courtesy of CAA. Artist Opening Reception: Photo courtesy of Shannon Godby. Arnold Sports Festival: Photo courtesy of Arnold Sports Festival.

Artist Opening Reception: Shannon Godby 4-8 p.m., Hayley Gallery www.localohioart.com

Tuesday, Feb. 12 Gladys Knight

7:30 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts www.mccoycenter.org

Monday, Feb. 25

New Albany High School Band Concert 7 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts www.napls.us

Wednesday, Feb. 27

Marburn Academy College Fair 6-8 p.m., MD & HS Division Space www.marburnacademy.org www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

Submit Your Event Do you have an event you would like to submit to our calendar? Send details and photos to ncollins@ cityscenemediagroup.com.

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my story

By Lara Lambert

Editor’s Note: “My Story” is a first-person column about health issues that touch New Albany community members.

Have a story to share? Email ncollins@cityscenemediagroup.com. Submissions should be no more than 500 words.

In Mandela’s Honor

South African native’s mission is clean water for all

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Lambert (shown at left) met representatives of Design Outreach while drilling water wells in Haiti.

Growing up, I always had the dream to go to a Christian university in America. There are no Christian universities in South Africa and I knew this is where I wanted to be. When I was 18, my brother and I took advantage of the opportunity to come to America to visit a friend who was diagnosed with brain cancer. We came to say goodbye

Lambert in Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa that is split by the Great Rift Valley and Lake Malawi.

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to him, and while we were here, we visited a small private Christian university in rural Tennessee. I immediately knew this is where I wanted to be, and two weeks later, they called my brother and I and offered us both full tuition scholarships.

America overwhelmed me – people were generous and kind and hospitable.

My life was shaped and molded over those next four years. I was constantly amazed at how lucky I was to be given this opportunity to get an education. My brother and I were first generation college students in our family.

I realized later that I never would’ve gotten to that point without the help and support from so many people. I decided that I had the obligation to do the same – provide hope and opportunities for other people in this world.

There is a quote that I often share when I think about my story, “I am because we are.” It’s the sentiment that we are defined by our compassion and kindness toward others – an idea shared

by Nelson Mandela, from the Xhosa word, Ubuntu.

For the next six years, I dedicated my time to humanitarian projects in Sub-Sawww.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

Photos courtesy of Lara Lambert

lo se lavi. Maji ni uhai. Water is life.

In Africa, they often say this phrase.

From South Africa to America, my passion and purpose in life is to help bring clean and safe water to those who don’t have access. This is my story.

My name is Lara Lambert. I was born in a small suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. At the age of 6 – two years before Apartheid officially ended and Nelson Mandela became president – my family moved to a small town, called Mthatha. Mthatha is in the eastern part of South Africa and close to the Indian Ocean. This is also the home of beloved Nelson Mandela. At the age of 6, I had no idea how the vision of this man would later shape my life.

My mom and dad, who are both natives of Zimbabwe, were raised in foster homes during their high school years. My dad left home at 16-years-old and joined the army. He was a Selous Scout and fought in the Rhodesian War. My parents were first generation Christians in our family and raised us as such.

cal governments, non-profits, and missionaries in Haiti to help identify problems to be solved. Our goal is to have 50 LifePumps installed by the end of 2019, bringing reliable water to almost 20,000 people. But we won’t stop there. In addition to LifePump, our engineers are already working on future innovations.

I feel honored to be a part of this work and to know that we’re making a difference, thanks to the generosity, compassion and kindness shown from so many people here in America. When we look around us and see a world full of suffering and pain, we often feel as if our small contributions are not nearly enough to make a dent in the world’s problems. But each small contribution – combined with all the others – is enough to truly change the world.

Lambert installing hand pumps in a remote area of Haiti.

haran Africa and later, Haiti. We worked in areas with major food insecurity and a lack of clean drinking water. Growing up in South Africa, I often saw firsthand what it was like to not have access to water, and soon found my purpose. In 2016, I was working with an organization in Haiti doing clean water projects. We drilled wells and installed hand pumps in very remote areas that were often hard to access. We spent our days working alongside communities and installing hand pumps in fragile areas. There is nothing like seeing a community experiencing access to clean, fresh water for the first time – it stays with you and makes the long hot days in the sun even more worthwhile.

This is when I met Design Outreach.

Co-founded in Columbus, Design Outreach is a Christian humanitarian engineering non-profit dedicated to creating life-sustaining solutions that alleviate global poverty. Its flagship product, LifePump, is a new innovative hand pump that can reach deeper and last longer than standard hand pumps. You see, installing hand pumps every day and then having them break down after six months is devastating for a community.

Technology that breaks down also breaks trust between the organization and the people being served. LifePump is engineered to reach a depth of up to 500 feet and not break down, providing water for people every day of the year for many years!

At Design Outreach, I now have the privilege of overseeing all of our field work in Haiti. I work closely with lowww.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

Lara Lambert is a New Albany resident. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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personalities

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By Rocco Falleti

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Focus on the Moment Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee to teach the New Albany community the art of yoga

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or Rodney Yee, it all started with a bit of curiosity. At one time, he was a philosophy and physical therapy major at the University of California, Berkley and dancing with the Oakland Ballet.

The studio where the Oakland Ballet rehearsed also housed a yoga studio which caught Yee’s attention.

“Physically, I was still pretty tight from some of the gymnastics I did, and I wanted to see what that was all about,” Yee says. “I pretty much fell in love with it; it really combined everything I was interested in from physical therapy, philosophy, the meditation of the mind, service and teaching.”

Yoga and dance overlapped throughout Yee’s life from 1980 to 1985. Soon after, though, yoga became his main practice and he would become a very prominent figure throughout the industry.

Yee has made a number of instructional yoga videos, flown around the world to lead classes, has made appearances on CNN and the Oprah Winfrey Show, and has even written a couple of books.

However, his relationship with his wife, Colleen Saidman-Yee, is where he truly flourishes.

Rhythmical and Smooth

Around the same time that her now-husband was finding yoga, Colleen Saidman Yee was living in New York, in the 13

What is Urban Zen?

A yoga program involving movements, restorative poses, meditations, breathwork partnered with aromatherapy and reiki. midst of a successful modeling career.

There, Saidman Yee began to engage with the yoga community.

As she was taking classes to become a yoga instructor herself, she crossed paths with Yee, and the two soon formed a close bond. Now married, the two work together at the Saidman-owned yoga studio, Yoga Shanti, and travel the world teaching the mindful activity.

“We are really fortunate,” Yee says.

“It took us a while to learn to teach together but as we did, it really makes for a perfect marriage where we spend 24/7 together.”

“Sure, it wasn’t necessarily smooth when we first started teaching in the classroom, but it has been more than 16 years since we started teaching together and we have honed our dance,” Saidman Yee says. “So that it is rhythmical and smooth.”

Traveling 200 days out of the year is quite the challenge, but it is something Rodney and Colleen couldn’t imagine doing without each other.

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The “first couple of yoga” teaches students to explore and love their own bodies.

That being said, the two do have endeavors separately throughout the year, including Saidman Yee’s women retreats.

“Rodney is not invited, although he always tries to get invited,” Saidman Yee says laughing as Yee does the same.

with Colleen Saidman Yee

Colleen Saidman Yee shares her wellness habits

What are your favorite ways to stay active?

Yoga and walking. We spend so much time on the road, that, in addition to our daily yoga practice, we love to explore the cities where we are teaching and clock in a few miles of foot traffic. We also try to hear live music in every city where we teach.

Why has yoga remained such a major part of your life?

We love it. Simply, yoga makes us feel good and there is always so much more to learn. It is an endless well of magic and a journey full of love. And, to top it off, we get paid to teach it.

What do you do to relax?

Binge watch series such as “This Is Us,” or “How to Get Away with Murder.” We have also been known to shop for cool sneakers.

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Are there any foods you try to avoid or emphasize?

How do you balance your teaching and traveling I have been a vegetarian since I was a teenager. I also with your own yoga practices? follow a ketogenic diet, which helps with my seizure disorder.

You just get up and practice regardless of where you The diet is high fat and low carbs, which is pretty limiting for are. If Rodney and I are teaching separately, then we will take a vegetarian. each other’s classes.

Deep Breaths Quick Tip for dealing with anxiety

“If you stop for a moment and bring awareness to your feet, feel the soles of your feet, are they in shoes, on the ground, are they warm?

Just feel your feet. That brings you back into the present moment and stops you from spiraling out of control. Observe your breath, don’t just take a deep breath. A lot of the time when you are anxious, you are holding your breath and not exhaling.

Stop, feel and focus, and that acute panic attack should subside,” says Saidman Yee. “I even grew my hair out,” Yee chimes in.

“He even wears ballet tights and he still can’t get in,” Saidman Yee exclaims.

Coming to New Albany

In September 2018, Yee and Saidman Yee journeyed to central Ohio and taught their first Urban Zen class in New Albany.

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New Albany’s overall sensibilities are synergistic with Urban Zen.

“We have a student in New Albany that we have been teaching for a very long time, and she has talked about this community and how much she has loved it,” Saidman Yee says. “She felt that New Albany’s sensibilities would be aligned with Urban Zen.” Everyone is eligible for Urban Zen Yoga classes, regardless of age, experience or ability. Whether you are a high school student taking the SAT, or in elementary school, both Yee and Saidman Yee believe the community will truly benefit from these practices.

“We hope people gain awareness first of all from this class, and hopefully they can take one little tool with them and utilize that to teach to three or four people,” Saidman Yee says. “It can be something as simple as when you are feeling anxious; feel your feet and watch the end of your exhalation.”

Much of the practices through Urban Zen aim to help those in the medical field, like doctors, nurses, patients or family members of a patient.

“We are not trying to heal anyone, we are trying to create comfort and we are doing that with several modalities,” Saidman Yee says. “Obviously, we

have been yoga teachers for decades; and we are bringing everything that we know is effective for things such as pain and anxiety, sadness and exhaustion and so on.”

“Some of the biggest aspects of health care are not necessarily acute,” Yee says. “One of the biggest problems in health care is burnout for the staff and people trained to work hard and do what we do in the world. But, a lot of the time, we are never trained to take care of ourselves.”

Signature Shanti

The “first couple of yoga,” as Yee and Saidman Yee are often dubbed, will enable yoga enthusiasts to become certified in teaching yoga through the Signature Shanti 200-Hour Teacher Training.

For eight weekends, Rodney, Colleen and some of their senior teachers have the opportunity to practice the methodology acquired from their combined 75 years of teaching.

“When you want to start yoga in a more serious way, you have to have a good foundation,” Yee says. “The foundation, though, doesn’t have to be so narrow that you are pigeon holed into 15

Something for Everyone:

Whether you are sticking with a traditional class, attending a hot yoga class, or venturing into the abstract with goat yoga, there is a yoga class for everyone and for every interest… Even goats!

“We want people to be safe, we want people to explore and love their bodies,” Yee says. “Whether that’s a goat standing on your back while you are doing downward facing dog, if that really turns the dial for you, who am I to say that you shouldn’t be enjoying that?” one form. This allows the student to have a beautiful yoga life.”

Yee describes developing a good foundation in yoga much like learning music. In order to become a better musician, one needs to learn the notes and scales to make sense of their instrument.

“Our training revolves around the alignment of the body and safety for the body,” Yee says. “When you learn those tricks, you can have fun.”

One Step at a Time

The couple’s approachability and accessibility in the classroom truly benefit their students. Their classes range anywhere from pre-adolescents to octogenarians and across a wide range of experience.

Though yoga may seem difficult to get involved with at first, Yee and Saidman Yee’s stint in New Albany may be the perfect place to begin your own journey.

“One step at a time,” Saidman Yee says. “Once you do it, you fall in love because you feel so good.”

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By Amanda DePerro

Working Like a Dog Service animals make life easier and brighter

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s a New Albany-Plain Local Schools intermediate School Counselor, Kelley Schubert’s office is a frequent stop for students looking for a one-on-one connection, and today was no different. Today, Schubert and Shirra, a Canine Companions for Independence dog, were meeting with a student who had been in cancer remission.

However, the cancer was back, and the student wasn’t ready to tell her friends, classmates and teachers. She wasn’t prepared to “go backward.”

The student began talking with Shirra, petting and interacting with the dog.

Finally, she looked up at Schubert.

“She’s being really gentle with me,” she said. “Do you know why?”

“No,” said Schubert.

“She knows I have cancer.”

“I don’t know if that would have happened without the dog. There was something very safe in that moment with the companionship with the animal that just allowed her to talk,” says Schubert, reflecting on that day. “That was a tender and beautiful moment for her to be able to open up, and she hadn’t done that yet at school.”

Many studies, including a 2012 study published by Frontiers in Psychology, suggest that human-animal interactions can help “promote social interaction, reduce stress and anxiety, and enhance human health.” And though Shirra has since passed, you can still find a Canine Companions dog roaming the halls of NAPLS, often followed by a cloud of students stealing a quick pat between classes or saying hello.

Jon Hood, director of student services, safety and security at NAPLS, noticed a need that was not being met, especially among students with disabilities, when he was principal of Maryland Elementary School in Bexley. Through his desire to meet that need, he found Canine Companions and his service dog, Darius, a yellow lab. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

Service dogs assist adults with physical disabilities by performing daily tasks, such as retrieving a phone or other dropped items.

“It can be as simple as a fire drill and it’ll ruin their day. It might be an hour and a half of human intervention to get them dialed back in so they can function,” says Hood. “With Canine Companions,

they can come in and, where humans aren’t able to provide that same intervention, a dog can dial them right back down and get them connected to the learning process so quickly.”

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When Hood came to NAPLS in August 2018, Darius came with him. Because Schubert was already trained by Canine Companions, she’s delighted to take Darius some days.

Canine Companions dogs like Darius go through rigorous training, and by the end of that training have mastered 40 commands to help complete tasks like picking up dropped objects, turning on or off lights, and resting their head in one’s lap for stress relief.

“Kids with anxiety gravitate toward the dog; they find a lot of connection and compassion,” says Schubert. “You can see kids, when they see the dog, their level of stress goes down – ‘Oh, look, there’s the dog,’ – we know that those quick moments, smiling, happiness, is a really good intervention for learning. They’re stressed for just a moment of time, and Darius helps them refocus on learning.”

The presence of a dog, especially one trained in the way that all Canine Companions dogs are, helps lower stress levels, increase productivity and bolster connectedness among the students. And though extensive studies have been done showing the positive effects of human-animal interaction, Schubert and Hood get to see it firsthand with Darius.

“Prior to a Canine Companion, it wouldn’t be uncommon for a student to grunt at you as they’re coming in. But you stand there with a Canine Companion and they stop, they start petting the dog and telling you about the movie they saw last night,” says Hood. “Next thing you know you’re engaged with them, building a relationship. … (Darius) just is a remarkable tool to help us help kids feel valued and feel like their voices are heard.”

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A New Albany Doghouse Soon, Canine Companions will not only be helping the community through its dogs, but through the local economy as well. In spring, Canine Companions will break ground in New Albany’s Business Park to construct its new regional campus, serving 14 states.

The new location will bring in trainers and future service dog recipients for training from across that 14-state area. The campus will include rooms to house trainers and recipients in training, a kennel space, veterinary clinic and space for community members volunteering to care for Canine Companions dogs.

“When someone receives a dog, they have to come for twoweek training. Right now they’re doing that, but they’ve got all of the extra work of loading in and out of their car multiple times a day, paying for hotel space for two weeks,” says Megan Koester, executive director of the north central region currently located in Delaware. “We are so excited that our new space comes to a community like New Albany. … I couldn’t feel better about bringing someone from three states away for intensive training and I know the community will be welcoming, it’ll be easy to get around and they’ll be safe.”

For those in central Ohio who are interested in getting involved in Canine Companions, whether as a volunteer or to inquire about receiving a service dog, the new campus in New Albany will make it easier than ever.

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By Mayor Sloan Spalding

A Look Back at 2018 F

rom being recognized as one of Ohio’s “Best Hometowns” to breaking ground on our new central park to new development in our core Village Center and business park, 2018 was a fantastic year in various ways for New Albany. That said, I will remember 2018 as the year Dr. Glyde Marsh passed away.

An American hero who served his country and community for more than eight decades before he died on September 11 – just two days shy of his 100th birthday, Dr. Marsh moved to New Albany in 1946 after serving as a military police officer in World War II. He was in Paris when Germany surrendered, witnessed the concentration camps in Germany and was en route to Japan when that country surrendered to end World War II. He went on to become one of the most respected poultry veterinarians in our region, served on our local school board for a decade, and was a City Council member for 25 years. He Dr. Glyde Marsh worked and served until the day he

Law enforcement garnered high satisfaction ratings in 2018.

died and, as Dr. Marsh always said, he went out with his boots on. He was a tremendous example for us all, not just for how he served, but for his desire to continually learn from, engage with and listen to people of all ages. He will be greatly missed, but will always be remembered.

In addition to being named one of Ohio’s “Best Hometowns,” New Albany also received high desirability ratings in 2018.

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City Council continues to support programming and services that improve quality of life.

Engagement is a good word to describe many of our efforts in 2018. City Council and staff participated in neighborhood meetings while also conducting a full-scale resident survey. Residents praised New Albany as safe, beautiful, convenient and well-maintained, with a small-town feel, strong sense of community and quality schools. Other results of note: • 99% feel safe living in New Albany • 96% view New Albany as vibrant and attractive • 96% are satisfied with police services • 91% view New Albany as desirable • 90-95% are satisfied with trash and recycling, snow removal and architectural standards These results, along with programming at our Heit and McCoy centers and the continued build-out in our Village Center, were all reasons why Ohio Magazine selected New Albany as one of Ohio’s “Best Hometowns.” Our Market & Main area has grown in a planned manner with new restaurants and shops, and more on the way including Fox in the Snow Café. Plus, tenants in the new luxury apartments will help support our restaurants and shops that so many residents desired, while attracting millennials and empty nesters who won’t impact our schools with new students. These apartments are also providing more than $600,000 in annual taxes to our schools. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

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velopment in and around New Albany’s eastern quadrant.

I started this column remembering Dr. Marsh, and it’s only fitting that I end it by referencing Kasey Kist, our newest Council member appointed to the vacancy created by Dr. Marsh’s pass-

ing. Kasey and his wife Rebecca have been residents here since 2004 and they own Freshii in New Albany’s Village Center. Prior to being appointed to City Council, Kasey served on the Rocky Fork Blacklick Accord, Parks and Trails Steering Committee, Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission.

He also serves as the race director for the Thanks For Giving 4-Miler, is active with Meals on Wheels and Habitat for Humanity. There were many quality applicants to fill this seat, but Kasey’s background, experience and hard work stood out.

On behalf of City Council and our outstanding staff, we wish you a Happy New Year. We promise to continue our hard work and dedication to maintaining and improving your quality of life in 2019 and the years to come.

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Another project creating a lot of excitement is the Rose Run Park, which broke ground in September and will open to the public in late 2019. This park will create a new village green, connecting the community with our civic amenities, nature and each other. It will literally bridge the school learning campus with our library, restaurants, shops and the Heit Center.

Other key park components include community event and gathering spaces, new play areas, dedicated bike lanes and improvements to Dublin-Granville Road that will create a safer environment for our students and pedestrians.

Council continues to support events, programs, services and projects that improve your quality of life; and sometimes, as is the case with Rumpke solid waste and recycling services, can reduce your monthly bill while doing so. We added new traffic signals, continued to expand our trails, and we worked with neighboring communities to adopt uniform standards as part of the Western Licking County Accord, which will help guide uniform de-

Mom-umental Moms Local mothers join together in an inclusive club

By Lydia Freudenberg

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eing a full-time homemaker can be more than a full-time job, especially when toddlers are in the mix. Between changing diapers, potty training, feeding, bath-time, playing, preschool, bed-time and more, the schedule is a full day of on-the-go, often making it difficult to meet other parents and form relationships.

For the New Albany Moms Association, forming adult friendships and attending educational opportunities for the children is just around the block, essentially.

Originally called the New Albany MOMs Club, NAMA was formed in the summer of 2018; the group decided to become independent from the international club in order to have more freedom in planning events and allow for more members.

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NAMA is designed not just for fulltime homemakers, but also part-time homemakers and full-timers in paid positions. The association is designed for local or neighboring mothers who are interested in meeting other moms, wanting to attend fun and educational activities with their children, or give back to the community.

Jessica Cappuzzello – the president of NAMA, and a full-time homemaker to three sons ages five and younger – says the association is accommodating to busy calendars.

“We wanted to make it flexible and easy because for moms’ schedules it can be really difficult to be involved,” she says. “We try to give everyone the opportunity to do different things throughout the week or the month.”

With a growing association, the group now offers four different play-

groups throughout the week that are age-based for the children, a large signature playdate every month, a mom’s night out once a month and a large family focused event usually twice a year. “(NAMA) is really just a great resource,” says Cappuzzello. “You’re going to meet other moms, you’re going to build relationships with other moms in the community – and those are friendships for yourself and your children.”

Why Join?

As a full-time homemaker, Cappuzzello understands the challenge of staying at home to raise children; but realizes the long-term benefits.

“It’s a difficult decision as a woman to put your career, or what you’ve done before, on hold to stay home and raise children,” she says. “Sometimes, when you’re home and you’re changing diapers and 23

cleaning up toys and refereeing kids… you can sometimes sort of feel like, ‘Why am I doing this?’ But I believe one of the best things you can do is to be a parent to your child and to be present.”

Cappuzzello adds that once the decision to be a full-time homemaker is determined, making friends with others can be strenuous. Thankfully, NAMA is a resource.

“When I first moved here, my (oldest) son was one. I didn’t know very many people and I wasn’t taking him to pre-school, so where was I going to meet adults that also have kids my son’s age?’” Cappuzzello says. “It’s nice to be able to build and to form relationships and friendships with women who are

Increasing knowledge about gardening and the health benefits serve to instill lifelong healthy habits.

also in the same boat and who are dealing with the same issues. … (NAMA) really tries to champion the women who have made that choice to be home.”

What Activities Are Offered?

The weekly playdates are normally hosted by members of the association and allow like-aged children to interact through crafts or outdoor activities. The monthly signature playdates are more indepth and educational.

The association has visited places like Oakland Nursery to garden flowers and learn about plants, it took a trip to Mellow Mushroom and created its own

pizza, and even went to the New Albany Fire Station where the kids learned about fire safety and swim safety through the Goldfish Swim School.

“These children are going to become adult members of our community, so I think to teach them early about building friendships and doing things within the area like the Fire Station activity, it just brings a sense of community,” Cappuzzello says.

How Does NAMA Give Back?

Giving back to the community and surrounding neighborhoods is also an important aspect of NAMA.

For over 30 years, Lynd Fruit Farm has been an education destination. The Lil Farmer Tour gives children an opportunity to learn while harvesting various agricultural crops.

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Children learned fire and swim safety at the Fire Station via the Goldfish Swim School.

In summer 2018, the group conducted Operation Backpack, a project where members bought supplies to fill 50 backpacks that it donated to the New Albany Library. The group has also hosted toy drives, and given monetary donations to local organizations like the New Albany Food Pantry and the local community gardens.

“The community provides so many great things for its members that it’s important to give back,” says Cappuzzello. “And it’s important to show children a giving heart, I think, because they’re the future.”

Going forward as an independent association, NAMA is excited to work with more mothers and learn how the group can thrive.

“Our goal is to just really meet moms where they are and figure out what they want and how we can help provide that for them,” says Cappuzzello. “And if they want to throw their kids in the car and come to a playgroup, they know other moms will be there who they can talk to, vent about a hard day or talk about advice. ... They know the New Albany Moms Association is there for them.”

As a member for the past three years, Cappuzzello has seen the group go through many changes, but she and the other moms are excited to learn and grow together.

“I have built some wonderful friendships that I truly believe will be life-long friends,” she says. “I think my sons have made friends – we plan to live in New Albany throughout their whole schooling and there are other children within the group who will also be in New Albany schools – and they have buddies, they have friends.”

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By Emma Mathews

Get to Know Glaucoma

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Glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness in the U.S., is often described as a group of eye disorders that ultimately causes blindness.

Although it most commonly occurs in adults over the age of 40, congenital glaucoma exists as well. Glaucoma typically affects the optic nerve. With about

anuary is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and February is Low Vision Awareness Month, so let’s talk about how to protect your vision and minimize the damage that gradually happens to your eyes.

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one million individual nerve fibers, the optic nerve works to transmit visual signals from the eyes to the brain.

The most common form of glaucoma, primary open-angle glaucoma, slowly develops over time and usually lacks symptoms. Fluid pressure builds in the eye, leading to optic nerve damage, and eventually vision loss or even blindwww.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

The fact of the matter is everyone is at risk and should take their optic health seriously. Make sure to keep up with your visits to the optometrist and protect your eyes from the risks you can control. ness. However, a less common form of glaucoma known as acute angle-closure glaucoma occurs quickly and requires immediate attention.

ing corticosteroids like cortisone, hydrocortisone and prednisone for extended periods of time.

Treatments Although there is no cure, there is a way to manage treatment and avoid complete loss of vision once diagnosed with glaucoma. Treatment focuses on reducing eye pressure, which can often be achieved with the regular use of prescription eye drops, though some cases require systemic medications, laser treatment or other surgery.

In recent years, you may have heard medical marijuana come up in conversa-

tion about glaucoma treatment. Though there have been studies conducted to test the drug’s impact on intraocular pressure, there have been too few participants in the studies to make claims on behalf of the drug’s effectiveness. In several cases, there did seem to be a reduction of pressure, but the effects were only temporary.

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According to the American Optometric Association, there are a number of factors that put a person at risk for developing glaucoma, including age, race, existing medical conditions, genetic disposition and more. For instance, having a family history of glaucoma puts an individual at greater risk, and some studies show that diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease may increase the risk as well.

The fact of the matter is everyone is at risk and should take their optic health seriously. Make sure to keep up with your visits to the optometrist and protect your eyes from the risks you can control.

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Broken Connections Why in an uber-connected world are people feeling more alone than ever?

By Nathan Collins

It seems odd to discuss social isolation and its connection to depression at a time when people have never been more connected.

But it’s true that social isolation, or loneliness, is one of, if not the most important factor in the rising rate of depression. We as humans are hardwired to interact with one another.

Some evolutionary biologists believe that the human smile is a vestigial gesture from a time when the world population was in the thousands. During this time, it was likely that our interactions were more frequent and we were more reliant on one another for survival. Thus, it was beneficial to indicate to certain individuals that we were friends and not foes – hence, the smile.

Humans are particularly hardwired for social interaction during stressful situations.

“When we talk face-to-face, we can feel tone of voice, we can look into one another’s eyes, we can process facial expressions and gestures, and express the information we want to deliver between each other,” says Dr. Yakov Sherk, psychiatrist at A Child and Family Psychiatry, LLC. Those who have gone through a tough ordeal without emotional support and friendship know about the increased anxiety and inability to cope.

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Side Effects of Isolation

• Increased levels of cortisol • Poor sleep • Compromised immune system • Cognitive decline Tom Hanks’ character in Castaway is a good example of social isolation.

At one point a Wilson brand volleyball washes ashore. Hanks’ character anthropomorphizes the object to the point that he names it Wilson, of course. The ball becomes his best and only friend.

Yes, this movie is fictional, but the assault on the protagonist’s psyche and his coping mechanisms are based in science.

Why is Human Connection Important?

Is it possible to be over-connected?

Sure. Most, if not all of us, have been irritated by our human counterparts at one time or another, particularly when it comes to social media.

“Some of the real problems of social media come from the sort of ubiquitousness of it, that you can touch it any time anywhere for as long as you want, and given how that feeds our brain, it can get pretty addictive,” says Dr. Joe Mangine, senior psychologist at New Albany Psychological Services, LLC. While they can be irritating, people are also our most plentiful source of comfort. There is a wealth of research which underscores the importance of connectedness. For example, there is the abundance of research into how solitary confinement negatively affects a prisoner’s mental and physical health. In fact, a 2011 United Nations report condemned the general worldwide practice of solitary confinement. The report went so far as to categorically ban the practice for juveniles and the mentally ill.

Research conducted by Purdue University and The Citadel indicates that ostracism, the exclusion from a society or group, results in psychological wounds more severe than almost all else. We do bear the stamp of our lowly ancestors in this respect, the fact that tribalism is in our nature. Furthermore, research published in Science uncovered that isolation can lead to the experience of actual physical pain.

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On Being Lonely There’s never been a moment in human history when the number of external stimuli is as high as it is today. While there are inherent dangers to over-stimulation – a topic for another day – monotonous stimulation can have devastating effects to the psyche. For an isolated person, the exposure to repetitive stimuli, or utter lack thereof, can cause one to shift focus inward. The majority of us have far less experience managing this type of focus.

Have you ever woken up from a nap or in the middle of the night with the sensation of being held down or the inability to move? This is called sleep paralysis, and it’s a common thing. It’s an altered state of consciousness that essentially allows your mind to be fully awake, but your body is slow to catch up or, for lack of a better term, is still asleep.

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hen a new student enters New AlbanyPlain Local Schools, the entire district celebrates the new addition. Depending on the school building, grade level and time of year the student enters, different support systems are offered in order to make that student’s transition as seamless as possible.

Beginning at the primary school level, new families receive a welcome letter from the school counselor full of helpful resources. New students at this age level will also meet with the counselor in person to make sure the student is adjusting. Finally, students often have the opportunity to complete a “get to know me” activity where a new student’s picture and fun facts are posted on the school’s bulletin board, so classmates can get to know the new student right away.

At intermediate schools, teachers are the primary resource for new students as they set up a team of “buddies” to assist the new classmate in day-to-day

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can be more sinister, though. Is that rapping at the window a wind-blown tree branch or an intruder? When we’re uncertain or afraid, the natural reaction is to seek out the reactions of others to justify our own. Humans are generally below average in dealing with ambiguity, and without others in whom we can share our experiences and sift through life’s unknowns, we can find ourselves toiling in the dark corners of our minds.

activities, as well as have an automatic group of friends. New students also have the opportunity to meet with principals and the school counselor, who both work hard to help the student form friendships and encourage connectivity to the new school and peers.

For new students entering middle or high school, an orientation over the summer allows for time to walk and become familiar with the daily schedule and get comfortable with the new environment. If the student begins in the middle of the school year at either level, that student will be paired for a day with a current student who shares a similar schedule. After learning the building and school routines from this mentor, the new student’s official first day is the following morning.

Regardless of whether the student is brand new or has been in the district since the very first day of school, NAPLS prides itself in offering resources to all students to make school a home away from home.

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More than Coffee

The New Albany Coffee Club provides hope and resources

By Amanda DePerro

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The highest rate of depression in women falls within the 25-44 age group and includes women with feelings of social isolation following the birth of a baby.

Aging is an important risk factor, as older people are more likely to experience social isolation.

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The New Albany Coffee Club began with about six women, and now it’s grown to a group of nearly 120 people who join and donate when they can. And though Steinour started the group, she’s quick to relinquish any title of leadership.

“This is just a group that gets together and throws in a few bucks,” she says. “It’s really standing around talking to others, saying hello.”

That has amounted to more than $110,000 in donations since the first meeting in February 2011. Local individuals or families who have fallen on hard times are identified and vetted by an outside source, the names are forwarded to the coffee club, and the club members come together to support that person or family through the payment of bills, groceries and the like.

Last year, the coffee club was notified of a single mom of four children who was hospitalized and, because she wasn’t able to work, was having trouble paying for groceries and rent. The club raised enough money to cover rent for nearly two months, and provided gift cards for groceries. Another woman, after leaving an abusive relationship, was unable to pay to keep her apartment www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

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f you happen to find yourself in the New Albany Country Club at 9 a.m. the second Wednesday of the month, you might spot a group of women sipping coffee, laughing and enjoying one another’s company. On first glance, they probably seem like an outgoing group of close friends. And, while that’s true, the group serves another purpose as well.

Twenty-two years ago, Patti Steinour realized there was a need not being met in her small community in Rhode Island – a community not unlike New Albany. She and a few other women began to meet once a month, each putting down some money to donate to local families. When she moved to New Albany in August 2010, she knew she had to continue the effort.

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If you’re interested in joining the New Albany Coffee Club, visit the New Albany Country Club the second Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m.

warm through the winter. The coffee club filled her propane tank and provided gift cards and credit for food.

“Really, at the end of the day, the people that come are the people that feel (their) $20 or $50 is really going to make a difference,” says Steinour. “It’s our little way of feeling good about being able to help, and it takes us a tiny bit outside of our bubble.”

Because the coffee club is not a not-for-profit, donations are not tax refundable. The members, who remain anonymous to the person receiving the donation, do it simply out of a desire to give back. Steinour often receives thank-you cards and follow-up stories about how their donation has helped the family in question, and that’s more than enough incentive for club members to come back.

“The women who come are generous in all aspects of their lives,” says Steinour. “Our focus is primarily the working poor, to try and help people through an illness, a death, the loss of a job; the things that are just part of life.

We anonymously can give some hope.”

Amanda DePerro is a contributing editor. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

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Along with being a fun and vibrant community, New Albany is committed to fostering healthy living. The Philip Heit Center holds weekly events to keep

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The Healthy New Albany Farmers Market is also a resource for healthy food and living, along with being a connecting ground for community members.

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onnecting to a community shouldn’t just be something kids worry about. American adults are longing to experience genuine community and connectedness. One great way to feel at home in New Albany and experience hometown pride is to participate in any of the numerous events and programs the city sponsors.

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Notable efforts include the annual New Albany Walking Classic and the Thanks For Giving 4-Miler which raises over $100,000 annually to support the MidOhio Foodbank, Lifecare Alliance and the New Albany Community Foundation.

Upcoming community events can always be found by visiting the New Albany Chamber’s Community Calendar or checking out its list of upcoming community events. Whether you’re interested in the arts, athletics or health, New Albany has a great organization or event in which you can get involved.

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community centers. Forty miles of trails link neighborhoods to the Village Center, School Campus, Jeanne B. McCoy

Community Center for the Arts, Philip Heit Center and additional restaurants and shopping.

Finally, gatherings organically happen on a micro-scale for many families. New Albany resident Andrea Wiltrout describes how “The Middle,� a gathering place with a swing set and outdoor space for holiday celebrations, allows neighborhood kids to experience independence as parents take turns watching over them. Used for everything from egg hunts to watching fireworks, this simple space has become a special way to connect to her community and is a major reason why Wiltrout can’t imagine living anywhere else.

The close feeling of community that neighborhoods help create is another major reason that New Albany neighbors are known to take care of www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

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When it comes to living, New Albany is master-planned to create the most beautiful, healthful and sociable neighborhoods as possible. Nearly all neighborhoods are within a quarter of a mile from a park or greenspace, which provides fabulous recreational opportunities for children and adults to stay connected.

New Albany was also designed to allow easy movement from home to

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Take small steps to feel connected with the world – perhaps visit a local library to get details on classes offered.

Go for a walk – the benefits are two-fold: get some exercise and fresh air and potentially meet new people along the way.

Utilize social media best practices to stay connected with people, particularly forums to support each other.

Activities such as volunteer work not only improve mood, but also reduce social isolation.

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student spotlight

By Bob Valasek

Star Senior Student of the Year nominee draws inspiration from family

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Friends and other members in the community have played an important role for the Troutman family over the years.

me plan events and campaign to raise money and spread the word,” Troutman says. “I am finding out that my friends really do want to help me and want to get involved.”

The reason for the support, and for Troutman’s involvement, is his dad, Mike, who was diagnosed with Stage 3 Non-Hodgkins’ lymphoma three and a half years ago.

“Thankfully my dad is now in remission and is okay, but I don’t want anyone to have to go through what my dad and family went through,” says Troutman.

“My goal is to raise as much money as I can, become the 2019 Student of the

Year Columbus Chapter winner, raise awareness and turn a difficult life experience into something positive.”

Troutman will be able to spread the word about the contest through the many activities in which he participates.

In addition to maintaining excellent grades in the classroom, Troutman is a member of the New Albany High School cross country team and participates in many service projects with his church youth group. His favorite activity, however, is basketball.

“I have been playing basketball since second grade and love the sport,” he says. “I am really looking forwww.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

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wen Troutman’s journey to becoming the next Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Student of the Year begins this January. The sevenweek contest — described on the LLS website as a philanthropic leadership development program during which students foster professional skills such as entrepreneurship, marketing and project management — raises funds for the LLS to fight blood cancer. The student who raises the most funds in the community is named Student of the Year, and Troutman is determined to earn that title.

Troutman moved to New Albany at age 2 with his parents, Mike and Stacy, and his three brothers: Isaac, Aaron and Evan. As a 15-year-old sophomore at New Albany High School this year, Troutman was surprised to learn he was nominated, by a family friend, for the Student of the Year competition, and he was even a little apprehensive.

“At first I didn’t feel confident about how much money I could raise. I did not feel completely comfortable approaching people about getting involved,” Troutman says.

Once he got started, he quickly found the confidence and support he needed from those closest to him.

“I accepted the nomination and have started to build a team that will help

Owen Troutman raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to fight blood cancer.

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Those friends and the community have played an important role for Troutman and his family over the years.

“Ever since living here, I’ve met nothing but wonderful and supportive people that supported my family at our most difficult time. I can’t imagine going through such a hard time without the support we received from the community,” Troutman says.

Though college isn’t yet around the corner for Troutman, he has a good idea about where he hopes to go, and it’s following his father’s footsteps at Duke University.

“My dad has shared memories of many good times he had during college, and it sounds like the place for me,” Troutman says.

For now, though, Troutman’s focus is on winning the Student of the Year contest with the help of his friends and the community that have been there for him and his family throughout his dad’s battle with cancer.

“No matter where life takes me, New Albany will always hold a special place in my heart,” he says.

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Foods for Fitness

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Ask Before Acting

Know the facts when considering the ketogenic diet

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However, it’s important to gather the facts before beginning any new year’s resolution, especially understanding the difference between a fad diet and healthy lifestyle.

ketones, or the broken-down fat stored in the liver, for fuel.

“On the ketogenic diet, a majority of calories come from about 90 percent fat intake,” says Saffo. “Some of the foods consumed on this diet consist of different meats, eggs, cheeses, creams and oils, nuts and low-carb vegetables.”

No Carbs Here

Originally created for specific diseases, the ketogenic diet has longstanding evidence supporting its safety and efficacy in helping reduce seizures in patients with epilepsy. As for patients who use it as a weight loss mechanism, the topic tends to remain controversial.

“Weight loss has been seen with this type of diet, but the research goes back and forth on whether it’s beneficial in the short or long term,” says Saffo.

“The conflict they’re seeing with the current research is that there are benefits in both, when examining weight loss, but

An evolving diet trend, the ketogenic diet is a strict dieting plan that removes carbohydrates from everyday meals.

“This diet is very low in carbohydrates, removing both grains and fruits,” says Nijya Saffo, a registered dietitian with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany.

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benefits in the long-term are more disease based.”

When used as a weight loss method, the ketogenic diet proves to be effective as removing any major food group and changing calorie intake will ultimately change overall body weight.

However, time is always of the essence, especially on this strict diet plan.

“If patients are using this method for weight loss, it’s typically harder for them to remain on the diet as most don’t remain on it long enough to actually see the results,” says Saffo.

Not only is time of the essence when determining whether to remain on the ketogenic diet, but the severity and length of symptoms often times creates a barrier.

“When beginning the diet, patients have symptoms of brain fog, fatigue, headaches, nausea and poor endurance,” says Saffo. “Patients are typically very tired as our bodies generally use carbohydrates for energy and those have been removed.” www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

As with any diet, these symptoms eventually subside, but the length of time in which they last is different for each individual.

Facts over Myths

“It’s very important to work with a dietitian as it all depends on the patient’s need,” says Saffo. “For those using the diet for medical treatment, it’s required to check their overall medical history and medications they’re currently taking. For patients looking to use this as a weight loss method, it’s important to look at their daily schedule and physical activity.”

Not only are dietitians able to provide insight into the ketogenic diet and its efficacy, but they also provide handouts with a general breakdown of the diet, how it affects the body and suggested meals plans.

“Many people come in for an appointment only hearing of this diet on social media and need more information on the diet itself,” says Saffo. “The handouts go over the history and what the diet can be used for.”

So, is the ketogenic diet just another fad diet? The answer depends on the use.

“The ketogenic diet provides some benefits with diseases, but there are more products and advertisements out at this time, such as special coffee or products sold online, that make it more of a fad diet,” says Saffo. “For weight loss trends, it’s seen as more of a fad.”

Therefore, it’s important to always consult with a dietitian beforehand, as products and advertisements may give consumers the wrong impression of the ketogenic and other diets. Also, learning of alternative dieting methods may allow patients to lose weight using traditional and healthier approaches.

“I would not recommend this diet over other forms of dieting- I don’t like for my clients to take any certain food group away as I think it’s better to have a balanced diet,” says Saffo. “However, if this is the method they choose, I think it’s important for people to consult with a dietitian before beginning the diet.”

Laura Baird is a contributing writer.

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On the Horizon

by Lydia Freudenberg

A Clearer View of Reality Augmented reality enters the surgical ward and makes history

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f you or your children were a part of the Pokémon Go craze a few years ago, then you probably witnessed augmented reality: Walking around in a park, the smartphone buzzes and suddenly a Pikachu is standing next to the playground – at least according to the phone.

Augmented reality isn’t just for video games, though. The medical field is implementing this technology, using devices to see and interact with computergenerated images that are superimposed on the user’s view of the real world.

Introducing Microsoft’s HoloLens goggles.

The eyewear dates back to 2010 when Microsoft created an add-on for – you guessed it – video games, specifically for its Xbox Kinect. But when Microsoft teamed up with the healthcare tech-focused company Novarad, history was made. In October 2018, the FDA gave 510(k) clearance to the first HoloLens device that uses the OpenSight Augmented Reality System for surgical implications.

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The technology looks like something from a science fiction movie. After taking an MRI or CT scan of the afflicted area, the images are uploaded onto the HoloLens software and enhanced. Medical professionals then fasten the wireless goggles and can see computerized 3D patient images displayed over the patient in their real-world surroundings.

Dr. Wendell Gibby – a neuro-interventional radiologist who founded Novarad in 1990 – tested the HoloLens with a patient needing back surgery.

Gibby has used image-guided surgery for back operations, but the images can be blurry and can lead to location confusion before and during the surgery.

In a video on the Novarad website, Gibby uses the HoloLens prior to operating on the two herniated disks. Gibby is seen interacting with projected images www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

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Dance is not just a physical art, the mental fortitude required to learn the movements can be overwhelming. Thankfully, the HoloLens with integrated software has been helping students at The Ohio State University learn and write choreography more efficiently.

In the department of dance, students use the Microsoft augmented reality device to run the LabanLens software, a program spearheaded by Hannah Kosstrin, assistant professor of dance, and Chris Summer, a media manager in the school of arts and sciences. The software allows students to see and interact with dance scores by dragging-and-dropping Laban movement notations – symbols that represent certain dance movements – into their real-world view.

And since it’s AR, students can wear the HoloLens while dancing since the 3D imaging of the notations is merely projected in their actual space. The new technology allows students to learn the choreography quicker and cuts back on movement mistakes, making more time to conquer perfection.

According to an August 2018 article on the OSU arts and sciences website, the program has only scratched the surface. The department hopes to include digital avatars that perform dances created by the HoloLens user, and learn to upload established dance notations so students and researches can study the movements.

To learn more about the HoloLens with LabanLens software, visit www.artsandsciences.osu.edu. of the patient’s internal anatomy, which allows him to figure out an accurate path to take during the operation.

“It’s great to see that anatomy sortof floating in space, see the spine, be able to look and say, ‘Okay, this is my trajectory this is where I should start.’

In my 35 years of medicine, I’ve never seen anything as cool as this,” Gibby says in the video. “This is an entirely new dimension in how we can treat people.”

The device isn’t just for practicing surgeons. Medical students can use HoloLens to project CT data onto cadavers, and researchers can use the AR mechanism to improve ethics standards.

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medical research by providing researchers with an unparalleled view of the subject’s anatomy without the need for surgical incisions or other invasive procedures,” the Novarad website says.

Goodbye, simple video games and hello a whole new world — a world where electronic goggles will truly impact the medical field and make the future a reality. To learn more about the Microsoft HoloLens with OpenSight technology, visit www.novarad.net.

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RICK’S GOAL was to look the way he felt.

As an interior designer, Rick understands that having thoughtfully crafted spaces can make you feel connected and energized. Craving the same response when he looked in the mirror, he came to Timeless and started first with IPL & Pearl laser treatments to reveal fresh and luminous skin. And like any beautiful space, continued treatments help him sustain and enhance these results.

A DOCTOR’S CARE Your experience begins with a consultation, where we listen carefully to understand your goals and the results you wish to achieve.

healthy skin at every age...

Delivering Expert Medical Solutions For Your Skin + Body Since 2004

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OUTSTANDING SERVICE You are not a number.

Our team provides the care and follow-up you deserve and treats you as the unique individual that you are.

CARROLL’S GOAL was healthy, ageless skin.

Not interested in surgical options, we educated Carroll on the possibilities of non-invasive treatments, which naturally over time renewed and revitalized her appearance.

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR EXCEPTIONAL PATIENT EXPERIENCE. 13 CONSECUTIVE YEARS. With our unmatched musculoskeletal expertise and meticulous attention to personal comfort, it’s no wonder more patients recommend Mount Carmel New Albany than any other central Ohio hospital. It’s also no surprise that we’ve received the country’s highest award in patient satisfaction for 13 consecutive years. The Guardian of Excellence Award. Because you deserve the peace of mind that your joint replacement or spine procedure is performed at a hospital that is as well known for its personal service as it is for clinical excellence.

We do it for the same reason we do everything at Mount Carmel. Because of you.

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