Healthy New Albany November/December 2023

November/December 2023

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november/december 2023 vol. 13, no. 2

26 Jerry Finds Joy WWII veteran practices transcendental meditation to heal PTSD

30 Student Spotlight Dancing for a Cause

34 Food Diversify Your Table

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First Glance Letter from the Executive Editor

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In & Out What’s happening around New Albany

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38 Impact Changing Landscape of the Workplace

40 On the Horizon Leqembi Fast Tracks to Market

41 HNA Column Wellness Works!

My Story Sandy Raines

10 Personalities Bella Mehta and Mrunal Shah

14 On the Path New Albany Goes Global

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16 Initiatives Little League Legends

20 Holiday Gift Guide Physical, Mental and Recovery health gifts

24 The Evolving Workspace Ways to stay active and healthy in your work or home office

43 HNA Programming 44 On The Shelf Library recommendations

46 Top Homes Sold in New Albany 47 Luxury Living Real Estate Guide 48 Scene in New Albany

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Standing Up Against Sitting

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s soon as I read Grady Libertini’s piece, The Evolving Workspace, I couldn’t help but reflect upon a situation that impacted my life 10 years ago.

I remember sitting at my office desk at home working on a manuscript for a book revision when I looked up to find my wife glaring down at me as she stood in front of my desk.

“You’re sitting too much and you need to get up and move,” she uttered with firm voice accompanied by uncompromising body language. However, her well-intended advice did not resonate with my behavior.

After all, my background in exercise physiology and health certainly prepared me to display a self-confidence that supported my work habits. Furthermore, I articulated in a very clear and concise manner that I had a five-mile workout prior to assuming my usual position at my desk. That workout alone was enough, at least in my mind, to proceed with my daily work routine knowing that I earned the right to sit at my desk for as long as needed to meet my work goal for the day, so I thought.

Not a few weeks passed when I was confronted again by my wife. But this time, she placed a copy of the New York Times Magazine over my source notes with the strong recommendation that I read the article facing me. Little did I know that within a matter of minutes, my life would begin to take a new direction regarding my attitude about working at a desk for hours without taking a break to get up and move.

The article focused on the research of Dr. James Levine at the Mayo Clinic, in which he found that sitting for long periods at a time negated the benefits of my morning physical activity. Although having no training in the exercise sciences, my wife’s perception about my physical inactivity and its accompanying harm proved to be accurate. Little was I aware that something as simple as standing at my desk could prove extremely beneficial.

Thus, Libertini’s piece in this issue is a must read as he expounds upon the research that reinforces the idea that not only movement, but also something as simple as standing at one’s workspace can help reduce the risks of obesity. According to Dr. Levine, standing instead of sitting will result in burning 30,000 calories per year, which equates to losing nine pounds.

Recent data indicate that excessive sitting may also play a role in promoting the onset of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer and even dementia. Stand up for better health by reducing the amount of time you spend sitting.

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New Albany Women’s Network Charity Fashion Show 6:30-11 p.m., New Albany Business Park, 8111 Smiths Mill Rd. www.nawn.org

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Thanks For Giving 4 Miler and Kids Run 8:15 a.m. Kids Dash, 8:30 a.m. Thanks For Giving 4 Miler Market Square www.narun.org

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New Albany Symphony Orchestra presents Santa & the Symphony 11:30 a.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin Granville Rd. www.newalbanysymphony.com

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my story

By Maisie Fitzmaurice

Editor’s Note: “My Story” is a first-person column or a Q&A feature of a New Albany community member that centers on health.

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Raines’ Resilience

Local business owner uses positive energy to overcome life’s obstacles

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Healthy New Albany Magazine: You say your mother was a strong advocate for alternative medicine and holistic health when you were growing up, how has that affected the way you take care of yourself into your adulthood?

Sandy Raines: Back when I was in third grade my mother read Adelle Davis’ Let’s Get Well and she started giving us healthy food way back then. Sometimes we thought she was trying to poison us, but I learned later that it was probably a good thing. I’ve had that my whole life and now I’ve done that with my family.

HNA: Does being healthy only have to do with healthy eating?

SR: Oh, no, no, no. It’s healthy eating but also things with mindset because 8

Sandy Raines with her daughter Laura earler this year.

what you think about, you bring about.

It’s really the whole-person approach of a healthy lifestyle and healthy thinking mindset. Such a big part of it.

HNA: What are some of the holistic health and alternative medicine practices that you use to stay well?

SR: I’ve got a biofeedback machine that I use. I have pendulums that shift enwww.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

Photo courtesy of Jenna Murphy and Sandy Raines

he story of Sandy Raines, founder and CEO of real estate agency The Raines Group, is a testament to the power of hard work and positive thinking. After moving to New Albany 25 years ago she started her real estate business and built it into the award-winning company it is today.

Outside of work, Raines is a mother to two adult children, Laura and Nathan.

On New Year’s Eve in 1999, her daughter Laura was severely injured in an elevator accident. When the news broke, the residents of New Albany rallied behind her and her family.

Raines has always been grateful for the support she received from the community, and in 2020 she and her late husband Ron donated funds to create the Raines Crossing bridge in Rose Run Park.

Raines has always been passionate about holistic health methods and alternative medicine. She attributes her and her family’s success and good health to natural remedies and a positive attitude.

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

ergy to heal and remove negativity, which I actually used before this interview. I take lots of supplements and homeopathic things. I do a yoga practice and sun salutations to the sun, which stretches all your muscles. I also do transcendental meditation and walk almost every day. I do acupuncture once a week. I also use affirmations with my team.

HNA: How can affirmations help better your health?

SR: When I’m selling a house, I give them this little plaque that says SS, and I tell them, “SS means it’s going to sell soon.” And they always smile, even if they’ve been with someone else and it didn’t sell, they always get a big smile.

I say, “See, what you think about, you bring about. Every time we think about this house I want you to think, ‘It’s gonna sell!’” Same thing with health, you just think, “I’m going to be healthy.”

HNA: You’ve had some very difficult times in your life, one being almost losing your daughter in an elevator accident. How have you personally taken care of your mental health through those times?

SR: All that mattered was me being present for her, and before she went in for her first surgery, I went into the room with everyone and asked them to all hold hands and say a prayer together. Just that connection with everyone and having everyone move in a direction together in a positive way. I realized how important that was for my daughter. One of my friends sent me this saying that power is in the present moment, and I realized the only place you can find peace and answers is in the present moment. So I really continued to use that, but it was just unbelievable how much that helped me through that time.

HNA: Has your positive attitude and interest in holistic health and alternative medicine influenced your daughter in the same way your mother influenced you?

SR: She has always been very positive about everything and she was so determined. They said she’d be in the hospital for at least three months, if not longer, and that was Dec. 31 and her birthday was Feb. 3. She said, “Mommy, www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

I’m out of here by my birthday no matter what and that’s final.” They discharged her two days before her birthday. They couldn’t believe it, and after her 14-hour surgery she said, “Mommy, Mommy, do you know how lucky I am? I could have broken my leg!”

HNA: What resources do you recommend for someone interested in learning about holistic health and alternative medicine?

SR: There are tons of books, textbooks and figures in holistic medicine.

There’s a book on essential oils, they’re very healing and you just put them on different areas. You could put them on the bottom of your feet when you feel like you’re getting a cold and that’s very powerful as well. I talk to Ken Bentall, who is a healer, and see a doctor and a chiropractor at B. Well Clinics in New Albany, they do natural healing.

Maisie Fitzmaurice is an assistant editor at CityScene Media Group.

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personalities

By Tyler Kirkendall

One Fit, Happy Family Husband and wife duo have divergent, successful paths through world of health care

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n 1999, Bella Mehta completed her residency in ambulatory care at Riverside Methodist Hospital. A year later, Mrunal Shah completed his residency at the same hospital.

The two met during a six-week period when their residencies overlapped in 1997, and they quickly built a strong relationship that became something more.

“That overlap of six weeks, we joke around about it a little bit,” Shah says. “It wasn’t a large window of time that we would have necessarily had a chance to meet each other. But the fact we did then shaped a lot of how decisions were made after that and I guess the rest is history.”

The two have been happily married since 1999, have two children – Nina, 15, and Sonali, 19 – and are blazing their own trails in their respective fields.

Assisting physicians

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Photo by Ray LaVoie

Shah’s path to his current position is defined in part by its unpredictability. Despite the challenges faced, one thing was always at the center of what he’s done: oneon-one assistance.

Shah went directly into medical school out of high school and graduated from his residency at Riverside Methodist Hospital in 2000. Early in his career, he found himself enjoying the personal connections he was making with his peers.

He cherished opportunities to help young physicians through some of the more challenging aspects of the job, such as establishing personal connections with families or guiding patients through difficult, lifealtering decisions.

Shah took a then-novel position as vice president in IT as a physician, helping hospitals implement the latest technological advances into their workflow. For example, he and his colleagues’ efforts enabled Dublin Methodist Hospital to open as a paperless facility.

He became chief medical officer at Marion General Hospital and Hardin Memorial Hospital, where he acted essentially Bella Mehta, Mrunal Shah and their daughters Nina and Sonali. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

“We’ve always felt like this is home, this is where our kids have grown up. And the way it’s organized, the things that are important and prioritized. The educational opportunities are second to none, and there’s nothing but pride that (I) feel when I’m walking around.” as a liaison between the medical staff, the president of the hospital and the board that organized the institution.

For the last few years, he worked at OhioHealth systematically analyzing physician success. It was there that his passion in working one-on-one with physicians was set in stone.

So, he left OhioHealth to start his own company, Thrive Healthcare Consulting.

“The mission for Thrive Healthcare is improving the health care experience through the power of human connection,” Shah says.

He is committed to helping physicians stay in touch with their passions

and create the best possible experience for their patients.

“This is a fairly unique space and there aren’t many people that do what I do and I specifically love coaching physicians,” Shah says. “As a physician, I love physicians, I love health care. And it’s my way of being able to help them on their journey.”

Prescriptions for all

“Mrunal and I had parents who immigrated from India and came to the U.S., in general, in the pursuit of education, and I think that has been a foundational piece

for both Mrunal and I,” Mehta says. “I think that drives a lot of what we do individually and personally, but also how we’ve made decisions along the way together, as well, on our journey.”

Mehta was born in Akron and has spent most of her life in Ohio, including more than 40 years in central Ohio. She graduated from Westerville South and took a job working at an independent pharmacy.

“Westerville was much smaller back when I graduated, so I loved the relationships that they had,” she says, “but also making the difference for those patients that we were taking care of regularly so I knew I wanted to go to pharmacy school.”

This led her to The Ohio State University to earn her undergraduate and doctoral degrees in pharmaceutical studies. She was the third student in her field to graduate from her residency program.

“We were really integral in establishing those practice transformations beyond what a traditional pharmacist does,” Mehta says.

All the while, Mehta gained experiences teaching and found that she loved making personal connections with students and

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helping them along their journeys.

Sound familiar?

While looking at faculty positions all over the country, she made mentorship a key requirement in her search. She accepted a position at OSU and is now in her 26th year as a Buckeye, having steadily risen through the ranks.

She is currently a professor and chair of the Pharmacy Practice and Science Division at The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy. Her role is to represent the students and staff and be her department’s voice to the leadership of the college, as well as work with community partners to expand the footprint of what OSU does.

“I get the best of all worlds,” she says. “Most of my career, I was in patient care – about 50 percent of my time. So I got the patient care, I got to educate and train and teach. I’m involved in professional organizations so I get to go and network nationally and share and learn from others. …

In a place like OSU, it’s not the status quo. It’s always what’s new and what’s next.”

Coming together in New Albany When searching for a home to raise their children, Mehta and Shah found New Albany to be a perfect fit.

“What was a really easy sell for me was when I was working with our leadership, with our CEO and COO at OhioHealth, was that New Albany believes very strongly in the health of its community,” Shah says.

“And by that, I mean members of the community feel it’s important to have walking paths, and it’s important to focus on health and well-being. And it’s important to have access to healthy options and meet healthrelated needs.”

Mehta and Shah are committed to helping New Albany become a more healthconscious and fit community alongside Phil Heit and the Healthy New Albany organization. Mehta worked with Heit on multiple committees to make plans for what became Healthy New Albany.

Staying Healthy When it comes to practicing what you preach, Mehta and Shah are the gold standard, and they are always willing to share what it means to live an active and health-minded lifestyle.

Here are their top five ideas to help stay healthy: Shah: “First and foremost, we’re humans. Humans have to sleep a third of our time and we don’t always give ourselves that time.”

Mehta: “Mental health and mental well-being, I think, are as important as the physical well-being part. (Make) time for self-care. It may be exercise, but it might just be 30 minutes of taking time to do something that brings you joy, whether that’s listening to music or going for a walk.”

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They are confident they made the right choice to raise their family here.

“We’ve always felt like this is home, this is where our kids have grown up,” Shah says. “And the way it’s organized, the things that are important and prioritized. The educational opportunities are second to none, and there’s nothing but pride that (I) feel when I’m walking around.”

Tyler Kirkendall is an editor at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at tkirkendall@cityscenemediagroup.com.

Shah: “We’re 80% water. We should really be keeping ourselves well hydrated. … If I think about what would prevent so many of these issues that we deal with, it would start with two things: adequate sleep and proper hydration.”

Mehta: “I think it’s also (important) having a support structure, a support network. So whether it’s personal support, professional support, the relationships in your life; making sure that they’re bringing you the kind of joy and comfort that you need for your own well-being.”

Shah: “Data and research ebbs and flows on what’s the latest trend on how to help reduce heart disease, or stroke, or diabetes, or weight gain or any of those things. But I would say there’s actually a much simpler thing to think about and that is how do you find 30 minutes a day, every day, to do something physically active?” www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

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on the path

By Grady Libertini

New Albany Goes Global Exchange program brings international students to New Albany

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“Two big things that can be a challenge with exchange students can be their diet and allergies,” Ireland says. “Some of these kids can go through a real big culture shock.”

Ishikawa is not used to waking up in the morning to a bowl of cereal or what we see as an ordinary plate of eggs and bacon.

“I eat things like fish or soup a lot for breakfast,” she says.

A common breakfast for Ishikawa and Lisnell since arriving in early August has been yogurt with granola, toast and sometimes leftovers. Lisnell is accustomed to food from different cultures in Sweden, and she appreciates the variety that central Ohio has to offer as well.

Outside the Comfort Zone Lisa Ireland, a resident of New Albany However, this was a learning opIshikawa and Lisnell after picking apples at Lynd Fruit Farm. for 15 years, is an International Exchange portunity for Ishikawa.

“I do not usually eat salad in Coordinator at EF High School Exchange “They get their impressions of AmerYear. She also served as Ishikawa and Lis- Japan like I do here,” she says. “We eat a ica through watching movies and they all lot of vegetables, but we normally cook nell’s host parent throughout this year. think it’s these rich people and kids from and fry them.”

Much of the food she tries is Los Angeles,” Ireland says. “It is not all as new to her as using a fork and how things are painted in the media.” knife rather than chopsticks.

Exchange students must also A Life Within a Year navigate a new social life. ChoosIreland explains that the honeymoon ing to study abroad can be a diffi- period wears off about a month into an cult decision, and not just for the exchange when students settle in to their exchange students themselves. new lives for the remaining year. So, Ire“My friends would ask me a land says, it’s important to build commulot why I would want to do this,” nity in the new city to combat feelings of Lisnell says. “I really want to see isolation.

American culture and (experi“Staying busy can be healthy and helps ence) high school.” you settle in much faster,” Ireland says.

It is not always a focus for “You have to be here and be here now.”

EF High School Exchange Year Extracurricular activities help interto place these students in big cit- national students to engage and make ies like New York or Los Angeles, new friends in school. Ireland stresses the Ireland says. And for foreign stu- importance of joining a sport, a club or a dents who may only know Ameri- musical group like choir or band to feel can culture through popular me- more engaged. dia, the experience of a smaller For Lisnell, New Albany is much bigIshikawa and Lisnell with their country flags outside of their city like New Albany can come as ger than her small town by the sea in Swehost family’s home in New Albany. a surprise. den and she came prepared to socialize.

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nternational exchange programs offer students innumerable opportunities for personal growth and give them a new understanding of life beyond their communities. While it is never easy to pack up and head off for an unpredictable experience across the globe, the lessons learned by exploring new cultures are invaluable.

New Albany has become a haven for exchange students. The city’s focus on health, arts and culture, education and environment attract international students embarking on their journeys of world and self-discovery. Mahoro Ishikawa, a 16-year-old student from Sakata, Japan, and Hanna Lisnell, an 18-year-old student from Marstrand, Sweden, arrived in August to experience life within the white horse fencing.

Ishikawa and Lisnell walking at Rocky Fork Metro Park.

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“Not being afraid to talk with a lot of people and just having fun helps a lot,” she says. “We do not play any sports here (in New Albany) but we love to walk and go to parks to see nature.”

Ishikawa and Lisnell stay active by exploring metro parks throughout central Ohio such as the scenic trail at Rocky Fork. After seeing the leaves change, the two girls are especially excited to experience the magic of the holiday season.

“I wanted to know more about the holidays, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas because we do not celebrate everything the same way they do here in America,” Lisnell says.

In New Albany, residents are lucky they don’t have to go far to experience something new. Everyone can make a global impact in New Albany by simply sharing local culture, and EF High School Exchange Year is always looking for host families in the school district.

“The school is very open to learning about people from different places in the world,” Ireland says.

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by Josh Poland

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Little League Legends

New Albany’s 12U Boys Make History

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or a Little League Baseball team, a trip to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is a taste of the big time – signing autographs, hanging out with major-leaguers and playing under the lights on national television.

It’s a trip that includes parades, photo shoots and everything else that comes with representing your region in the Little League World Series. It’s a trip that, until this past summer, no team from central Ohio had ever made.

But a dozen boys from New Albany changed that. They made history.

“I always watched (the Little League World Series) when I was younger,”

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says Nolan Pettinger, a first baseman for New Albany’s 12U Little League team. “I thought it would be like a dream to go there. And I did.”

Pettinger, his teammates and coaches saw their dreams become reality when they won district, state and regional titles to earn the honor of representing the Great Lakes Region at Williamsport in August.

“That to me was probably the biggest thing (to go). Knowing that no other central Ohio area team had ever made it to that level,” says Head Coach Tim Bush. “That was really a feather in the cap for these boys for the hard work that

New Albany’s 12U Little League team at Williamsport.

they’ve put in and the dedication that they’ve shown.”

The City of New Albany hosted a watch party at the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts for the team’s first Little League World Series game against the West Region. Others in the community gathered at homes and restaurants to cheer on their local heroes.

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and Williamsport to watch us play was amazing! The support made the journey much more special for us.”

Even though their run ended quicker than they would have hoped, falling to the West Region 4-3 and to the Mountain Region 13-2, the team earned the respect and admiration of those watching across New Albany and beyond.

Their return home prompted several special recognitions, including being honored at a New Albany High School football game and at a New Albany City Council meeting.

“It’s really cool,” Pettinger says. “We’re grateful for the sup- New Albany 12U first baseman Nolan Pettinger. port. All of this has been an unbelievable experience.” five weeks straight together. All of those It’s an experience no other Little things helped them to build bonds with League team in central Ohio has enjoyed each other that are going to last for a very and one that will stay with each New Al- long time.” bany player for the rest of his life.

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Head Coach Tim Bush accepts a proclamation from New Albany City Council on Sept.19, 2023.

Holiday Gift Guide Physical Fitness Items Run Wild HOKA running shoes are a great gift for those who are trying to get active. These work well for walks, jogs, or jaunts around neighborhoods or trails. $100-150 www.hoka.com

See Your Growth Bring your fitness classes home with the Echelon Reflect Smart Connect Fitness Mirror. This mirror installs easily and contains several types of workouts for your in-home activities such as yoga, HIIT, core, Pilates and kickboxing. $999.99 www.echelonfit.com

Blister Who? The Balega Blister Resist socks are a great addition to the runner or athlete in your life’s sock drawer. These socks come in three different heights including crew, quarter and no show. Each height has a variety of colors to choose from. $20-24 www.balega.com

Get Set to Go The Nike Lean Arm Band Plus safely and securely stores your phone, so your run isn’t interrupted by the sound of your phone hitting the pavement. It has an adjustable strap and fits most regular and plus-sized smart phones. $20 www.dickssportinggoods.com

Drink Up The Stanley Tumbler keeps those hydrating beverages nice and cold throughout your day or during a long workout. The 30-ounce tumbler comes in several colors to match your loved one’s colorful gym outfit. $35 www.stanley1913.com 20

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Focus In These Beats Fit Pro True wireless noise cancelling earbuds are the elite choice to stay motivated during a workout. The secure-fit wingtips ensure comfort and prevent interruption of its active noise canceling feature. These are compatible with Android and Apple smartphones. $199 www.beatsbydre.com

Track Your Progress For your loved one who loves analytics and tracking their workouts, the FitBit Charge 6 can give them whatever metrics they need. It tracks all the standards, like heart rate, steps and calories burned, but packs in state-ofthe-art features like a workout intensity app, heart rhythm assessor and blood oxygen tracker. $139.99 www.fitbit.com

Goodbye Sweat The Towel from Lululemon is made for anyone who feels the burn or loves hot yoga. Lay it on top of the yoga mat to soak up sweat or dry off after an intense workout. $38 www.lululemon.com

Pack it All Is your loved one constantly running out for the gym or practice disheveled and dropping their water bottle? Make it as easy as possible to leave for the workout.

The Nike Utility Power Training Duffel Bag is multipocketed and has space to store everything they need for training. $72 www.nike.com

Rack it Up Ready to expand your home gym but don’t want to trip over dumbbells while you’re doing lunges? This 150-pound dumbbell rack set is an excellent starter set that still keeps your home gym tidy. $189.99 www.walmart.com

Keep Cool This small portable item is great for keeping the body cool during a workout or training session – or even the New Albany Walking Classic. This neck fan has three adjustable speeds for every step of the way. $23.99 www.walmart.com www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

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Holiday Gift Guide Recovery Health Items Relaxing Bath Time Dr. Teal’s Epsom Salt is great for recovery and relaxation by easing aches and muscle pains.

Recharge your body and relax in a warm bath with these Epsom salts to recover after a tough workout. $24-35 Available at most big box stores.

Roll Away the Pain For the loved one who always seems sore, give the gift of tension-free muscles. Lululemon’s Double Roller releases tension in the back, arms and legs after a workout or big game with its two-in-one foam roller. $64 www.lululemon.com

Massage On-the-Go If the foam rollers won’t do the trick, or you’re looking for a more travelready gift for your athlete, Therabody’s Theragun Mini is small enough to throw in a backpack, gym bag or large purse to improve recovery time and relieve muscle tension. The device also pairs with the Therabody app. $199 www.therabody.com

Complete Package Your favorite homebody still deserves a spa day!

Encourage self-care with this 20-piece spa gift set to boost mental health and help your loved ones pamper themselves. $84.99 www.macys.com

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Mental Health Items Silky Soft Weighted blankets can improve sleep quality by adding gentle weight to your entire body evenly, and who doesn’t need better sleep? Give the gift of restfulness with Silk & Snow’s hand-knitted weighted blanket in weights of eight to 25 pounds. Price options depending on weight. www.silkandsnow.com

New Smells Even the worst days can be made a little better with a scented candle.

Candle-lite Company, which originated in Cincinnati in 1840, makes seasonally scented candles in a huge variety of scents. Choose a mouth-watering banana maple muffin candle or bring the smells of the outdoors in with the smell of wood and smoked vanilla with the Happy Camper candle. $14.99 www.candle-lite.com

Light it Up Does your friend or family member have too many candles? Try a Himalayan salt lamp. These lamps purify the air and bring a sense of calm and relaxation into any space. $49.95 www.himalayansecrets.com

Leveling Up Self Love To face the impossible task of getting the gift for the loved one who has everything, why not try a workbook to help guide your loved one through the journey of radical self-love? Based on the New York Times bestseller The Body Is Not an Apology, this workbook helps readers heal traumas. $12 www.sonyareneetaylor.com

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The Evolving Workspace Ways to stay active and healthy in your work or home office

By Grady Libertini

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s the workplace evolves with innovative trends, and employees and their employers focus more on health and wellness during the work day, cubicles are becoming less prominent – and that isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

Technologies like standing desks and ergonomic keyboards are ubiquitous with workplace health, but there is – and should be – much more to incorporating activity throughout the workday.

Keeping the body focused mentally and physically while working in an office or remotely takes some out-of-the-box thinking, but allows for more freedom Cubii Move Exercise Machine and time to focus on well-being. And it helps you feel more refreshed and less Sanitation System burnt out at the end of even the longest days. It’s not just great Another part of being healthy at work is staying clean and for your mental health, but your physical health, too. tidy. That doesn’t only mean cleaning up the stacks of paper and According to an article published by the National Center of old coffee mugs, it also means breathing in clean air. So, leave Biotechnology Information, extensive periods of sedentary be- it to your lamp. havior can cause adverse effects on the health of office workers.

The OttLite Sanitizing Pro LED Desk Lamp with UVC Air Sedentary lifestyles lead to increased likelihood of developing Purifier is designed to break down bacteria and viruses on desk diseases like obesity, diabetes and various forms of cancer. spaces or cubicles while also reducing eye strain by 51 percent.

Activity During your Nine to Five The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asserts that adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week. Between long work days, keeping the house in order and finding time to sleep, that may seem daunting, but with new technology that fits right under any office desk, 30 minutes a day is a no-brainer.

Under desk bikes and ellipticals are innovations that allow you to get your heart rate up, even during a conference call or while responding to an email.

The Cubii Move Exercise Machine is a compact elliptical designed to be used while seated. The Cubii Total Body+ allows for low-impact cardio during conference calls followed by a light upper body workout during lunch break with its ergonomic pulley system.

For those who prefer walking over cycling, there are better options than to balance your laptop on the old treadmill in the corner of the basement. You can find compact walking treadmills that pair perfectly with a standing desk even on Amazon, and fold up to fit under the couch when it’s not in use.

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This desk lamp contains a replaceable HEPA Air Filter that traps pollen, mold spores, pet dander and dust mites as small as .3 microns. It sanitizes your phone, desk and office while you go about your day.

Ease the Eyes You don’t have to be a health expert to know that light has a major impact on your mental health. And that means ditching the fluorescent and blue lights – or doing your best to avoid them.

Our circadian rhythm can be massively impacted simply by the light around us. To maximize productivity during the day and healthy rest at night, maximize natural light and bring in those sunny rays – even if they don’t come from the sun itself.

Another article published by the National Center of Biotechnology Information highlights the importance of light and how it impacts visual performance, mood and ability to have good sleep.

Companies like Lutron and Philips are partnering with other organizations to illuminate workplaces in flexible and

customizable ways.

Philips works with Interact Office to use light to enhance employees’ engagement and ­well-being. It offers a lighting system focused on scene management that is customizable through a smartphone app.

Interact Office Lighting System Scene manAlbany offers easy access to all those acagement functions across the entire office, or whatever tivities.

However, when it’s time to sit down workroom, are connected through LED luminaires, which in turn are controlled at your desk and get the job done, workremotely via software. This allows ex- space innovations can enhance employposure to vibrant lighting during dark ees’ health and allow them more freedom to stay fit even during the work day. hours of the day.

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Jerry Finds Joy

WWII veteran practices transcendental meditation to heal PTSD

Jerry and his granddaughter visit his brother-in-law’s grave in Japan. While they were once enemies in war, they later became brothers when his daughter married Jerry’s son.

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By Maisie Fitzmaurice

Photos courtesy of the Columbus Jewish Film Festival

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s more data from the United States Department of Veteran Affairs becomes available, it is impossible to ignore the hidden pain our country’s veterans are facing.

In 2020, an average of 17 veterans took their lives each day. In the last 20 years, the rate of suicide among veterans was six times higher than non-veterans. Many of these tragic ­ deaths can be attributed to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

WWII survivor Jerry Yellin knows how this pain feels firsthand. During the war, Yellin lost his entire squadron of 16 men and saw hundreds of dead bodies – both American and Japanese.

He completed the last fighter pilot mission before the war ended, but during this mission, his wingman became the last person to die in combat during the war.

Yellin was able to return home.

Unfortunately, many of the horrors of war came with him. He struggled immensely to find stability again, and was unable to be the supportive husband and father he wanted to be. He was consumed by guilt, and saw himself as nothing more than a killer. He thought about ending his life daily.

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Jerry’s Last Mission will be featured as the closing film of the Columbus Jewish Film Festival the evening of Nov. 19 at the Columbus Museum of Art. Filmmaker Louisa Merino and Yellin’s son, Michael Yellin, will be present to answer questions after the showing. To learn more about the festival, which begins Nov. 2, or to purchase tickets, visit www.columbusjcc.org.

Emily Schuss, the Columbus Jewish Film Festival director, was deeply inspired by the film and is looking forward to showcasing it.

“I never had a film take a hold of me like this,” she says.

“Jerry’s Last Mission became my personal mission and if there’s one person that benefits from watching, my mission is complete,” Vicki Commeans Wasserstrom says.

The film will also be available for largegroup screenings by request. A benefit showing the film is scheduled for June 2024 at the McCoy Center. Proceeds will benefit Columbus Jewish Film Festival and Healthy New Albany.

To schedule a screening and other inquiries, contact Vicki Commeans Wasserstrom at vcommeans@ gmail.com or Emily Schuss at eschuss@columbusjcc. org.

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Jerry Yellin served as a fighter pilot during WWII flying P-51s.

That was until Yellin found transcendental meditation (TM).

This practice involves repeating a word, phrase or mantra in the mind while sitting or lying still with closed eyes. It is intended to be practiced twice a day for 15-20 minutes to help relieve stress and relax the mind. The practice is known to aid in mental clarity, improve decision making and even lower blood pressure.

A NEW MISSION Like many veterans, Yellin had been suffering in silence, as he kept his war-born demons deep inside his psyche. His son, Michael Yellin, says he wasn’t even aware that his father was struggling with PTSD until later in his life.

“He never really spoke about it, but my mom would have known more and she suggested (TM) to my dad to learn and the rest is laid out in history,” Michael says.

To bring awareness and let other veterans who are struggling know that they are not alone, Yellin began speaking across the country about the struggles of PTSD. He worked closely with the David Lynch Foundation and even helped start the Operation Warrior Wellness program which introduced veterans to TM. Yellin has also published six books, one of which was translated into Japanese.

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he was 91 years old. They became fast friends, meditating together and going out to lunch. Eventually, Yellin suggested that Merino tell his life story.

Merino agreed and, for the final few years of Yellin’s life, the two went everywhere together.

One of the biggest conflicts in the film, titled Jerry’s Last Mission, culminates in one of Yellin’s sons getting married to the daughter of a former training Kamikaze pilot. In the film, Yellin explains how he was able to change his mindset from seeing Japanese people as his enemies to seeing them as friends and family.

“As we grow older, we can easily become more like, ‘This is my worldview, and that’s it,’ but he constantly was open to changing,” Merino says.

“He mentioned that so much of his worldview was given through his practice of Transcendental Meditation.”

Yellin passed away in 2017 at age 93. Michael says he was “sharp as a tack” up until the day he died. Because Merino was able to capture his life through her camera lens, his story of hope and humanity can live on.

“It has been so inspiring for people to see Jerry’s open heart and how they could see their families, their grandparents, in Jerry and in his story, even if they didn’t have the story of transformation,” she says.

Maisie Fitzmaurice is an assistant editor at CityScene Media Group.

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student spotlight

By Mike Maynard

Dancing for a Cause Student organizes dance marathon for the Children’s Miracle Network

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Students, parents and New Albany community members gather at the Charleen & Charles Hinson Amphitheater for a dance marathon.

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bby Worly, a New Albany High School senior, keeps a busy lifestyle between her studies and passion for serving as a captain for her competitive dance team. She doesn’t let her full schedule get in the way of her other passion, however: helping others.

She serves as an ambassador for Read to Succeed, a nonprofit organization that promotes literacy for people of all ages.

She gathers up gently used or brand-new books and donates them to food pantries, shelters and under-resourced schools.

She has helped to donate approximately 50,000 books to various schools, shelters and libraries.

“That was where I found my passion for helping others, which is why I wanted to incorporate that into the dance marathon,” Worly says.

At NAHS, there is a graduation requirement that all seniors must complete, a senior seminar project focused on one area that the student is passionate in to show what they have learned during their tenure at New Albany-Plain Local Schools. Worly wanted to find a project that would not only make a major impact on her community, but that would be fun for all those involved.

“I knew I wanted to do something pretty big that combined my love of three different things, I’m a dancer, myself, and I’ve been dancing since I was 3 years old. So, I wanted to combine my love of dance, as well as philanthropy and I love to help others,” Worly says.

Abby Worly speaks at the dance marathon. The project raised $16,500 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

She chose to host a dance marathon to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The three-hour event, held Aug. 13 at the Charleen & Charles Hinson Amphitheater, saw an impressive attendance of 200 people.

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Madison Webb (left) and Abby Worly pose with the check for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

and, of course, dancing. DJ Matt Ryan, who emceed the event, had the music covered.

With the help of her adviser, the Assistant Director of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation Madison Webb, Worly secured more donations for the event.

The dance marathon was Worly’s first experience planning a philanthropic event, and to call it a massive success would be an undersell. Through her senior seminar project, Worly raised $16,500, and every cent will benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

The dance marathon also included a few patient champion speakers from the hospitals who shared their stories. One patient champion was Danny Krownapple, whose family shared his story – about a nonverbal young boy who has been in and out of the hospital his entire life. Worly says hearing the story was eye-opening, and it gave her a deeper appreciation for life and a greater understanding that we do not always know what someone is going through.

“Danny was at the dance marathon; he’s the sweetest little boy, he runs around, and he’s dancing even though it’s hard for him to know exactly what’s going on, but he looks happy,” Worly says.

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smoothie shop and one with DJ Matt Ryan, where she literally gets the party started.

“I am the one on the dance floor leading all the dances like the cupid shuffle and wobble and getting everybody to join in on the dancing,” Worly says.

As her senior year progresses, Worly looks forward to starting college applications and finding a new home for the next four years.

“I would love to go to a Big Ten school. I am really big into school spirit and tailgating before big football games,” Worly says. “I am also really interested in business. So, some type of business management with a crossover of hopefully becoming a realtor or being in the real estate field is something that really interests me.”

She still hopes to keep dance as a part of her life, likely through a club or group on a college campus.

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food

By Ava Huelskamp

Diversify Your Table

Surprise your holiday guests with international alternatives to traditional holiday dishes

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he traditional spread of turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and bread is delicious year after year to be sure, but have you considered putting a spin on the holiday classics?

Refresh your table this year with a variety of recipes from around the world. Not only can trying something new be tasty, but you may even find a healthier dish to share with your family and friends and create new holiday traditions of your own.

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Turkey is a staple at many American holiday celebrations, but odds are it isn’t your favorite dish of the day. If you are finding the flavor of turkey to be stale year after year, you might love the spices and flavors of Cuban turkey criollo.

Cuba is known for its mojo criollo marinade, a popular Cuban mixture prepared with citrus, garlic and spices.

Cuban cuisine and sauces represent the mixture of Cuba’s cultural influences, ranging from Spanish to African. The mojo criollo sauce swaps out the use of salt for flavoring with fruit and fresh herbs, providing a juicy, flavorful turkey without the extra sodium.

Olive oil can also provide excellent health benefits. It promotes cardiovascular health, supports memory health and brain function, improves mental health and mood, and helps combat pain and inflammation.

Not a big turkey person? The mojo criollo marinade can add an explosion of flavor to any meat, so try chicken, shrimp or pork. Personalize your holiday dish and use the marinade on your favorite main dish.

Seasonal Sides

Falafel dishes are a traditional Mediterranean delicacy and can be prepared many different ways. The dish likely originated in Egypt, and is now a staple

Cuban Turkey Criollo A Cuban-American way to cook a turkey. The turkey is marinated overnight in a traditional Cuban marinade called mojo.

Marinade ingredients: • ½ cup melted butter • ½ cup olive oil • 8 garlic cloves • Grated rind of 1 orange • 1 Tbsp. salt • 1 tsp. black peppercorns • 1 tsp. oregano • 1 tsp. rosemary • 1 tsp. thyme • ½ tsp. cumin • 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar • ½ cup fresh-squeezed orange juice Turkey Ingredients: • 10- to 12-pound turkey • 1 cinnamon stick • Rind of ½ orange • 1 bay leaf • 1 small onion spiked with 2 cloves • Slices of bacon to cover turkey (optional)

Instructions: • Combine all marinade ingredients in a food processor or blender and mix until smooth. Separate the turkey skin from the flesh by running your hands between the layers gently. Season the outside, beneath the skin and inside the cavity with the seasoning mixture.

• Stuff turkey with a cheesecloth packet of cinnamon, orange rind and bay leaf in cavity. Add onion. Cover and refrigerate the turkey overnight.

• Remove turkey from the refrigerator one hour before cooking and let it sit. Place the turkey breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan and cover the breast with aluminum foil. Remove foil for the last hour of roasting.

• Roast turkey 15 minutes per pound, basting every 20 minutes. Remove turkey from the oven when the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees on a meat thermometer.

• Remove the seasoning packet from the cavity and serve. If using bacon, add it to the turkey body – no legs – halfway through roasting. Remove bacon before serving.

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RECIPE Middle Eastern Baked Red Lentil Falafel with Lemon-herb Tahini Dipping Sauce: Gluten-free and brightly spiced falafel patties can be used as a side dish, a salad topper or mixed in with roasted vegetables at your Thanksgiving meal.

Ingredients: • 1 cup split red lentils • 2 cups water • 1 Tbsp. olive oil • 3 cups yellow onion diced • 2 cups carrots diced • 2 cloves garlic chopped • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice • 1 Tbsp. ground paprika • 1 tsp. ground cumin • ¼ tsp. Himalayan pink salt • ½ tsp. black pepper • 2⁄3 cup chopped fresh parsley, cilantro or mix of both • 1 cup almond flour Lemon-herb tahini dipping sauce: • 1⁄3 cup tahini • 1⁄3 cup water • 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice • 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley or cilantro minced • 1⁄8 tsp. pink salt

Instructions: • Fill a large pot with water and lentils and bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, cover the pot, reduce heat to low and simmer until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Sauté onions, carrots and garlic until carrots are soft and onions are translucent; about 10 minutes.

• Add onion-carrot mixture, red lentils, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper and fresh herbs to the food processor or blender. Mix on low until ingredients are fully incorporated and form a paste consistency.

• Pour mixture into a large mixing bowl and incorporate almond flour until mixture is damp, but able to hold its shape. Add more almond flour if required.

• Form mixture into 1.5- to 2-inch patties and space out evenly on the baking sheet. Bake patties for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden brown.

• Set out to cool for 15 minutes before serving.

• For tahini sauce: Whisk together tahini and water with a fork. Add in lemon juice, herbs and salt. Drizzle tahini over falafel patties.

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in Israel, Jordan and across the Mediterranean. The dish is traditionally made from chickpeas, which have a high nutritional value. They’re rich in protein, calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc, and they add a healthy bite-sized option to your table. Fava beans, which are also loaded with nutrients, can be used in place of chickpeas.

Swap out mashed potatoes or cornbread for Middle Eastern baked red lentil falafel with lemon-herb tahini dipping sauce and watch your family fall in love with this vitaminrich and gluten-free dish. This recipe combines red lentils, carrots, onions and almond flour with a robust mixture of spices like cumin, paprika, garlic, lemon and fresh herbs. Serve them as a side, over a salad or with roasted vegetables to bring new flavors to your holiday menu.

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Kutia is a traditional wheat berry pudding served at Christmas time in Ukraine. The dish symbolizes the unity of generations. Fairly simple in terms of the ingredient list, the pudding is made with wheat berries, milk, poppy seeds, honey, almonds and a variety of dried fruits including raisins and apricots.

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Changing Landscape of the Workplace

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ­Well-Being Concepts website, well-being is defined as “the ability of individuals to address normal stresses, work productively, and realize one’s highest potential.”

As organizations recognize the positive impact of employee well-being on productivity, engagement and overall company success, wellness programs are evolving to meet the changing needs in the workplace. Workplace wellness initiatives are emerging as a norm, rather than an exception to the rule.

A 2023 study of “Work in America” conducted by the American Psychologi-

cal Association (APA) confirmed that psychological well-being is a very high priority for workers. Specifically: • 92% of workers said it is very or somewhat important to them to work for an organization that values their emotional and psychological well-being.

• 92% said it is very or somewhat important to them to work for an organization that provides support for employee mental health.

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he modern workplace is evolving. Anxiety, depression, burnout and grappling with work-life balance, all topics that would once have been taboo in the office, are emerging as hot topics for employers and employees alike.

Job stress is a common and costly problem. Research conducted by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) indicates that most employees feel they have more workplace stress than employees a generation ago.

Not surprisingly, OSHA studies document that stressed employees are less productive, underperform compared to their peers, have higher rates of absence, are more likely to be in an accident and more likely to quit.

Chronic exposure to stressful workplace conditions has been linked to a number of problematic mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, lack of focus and emotional exhaustion. Stress can also lead to physical health problems, such as chronic headaches, immune deficiency disorders and cardiovascular disease.

To address burnout and stress in the workplace an emerging body of evidence documents the benefits of workplace well-being. Various studies demonstrate that healthy employees perform better at work, have better quality of life, and benefit from having a lower risk of disease, illness and injury.

Investing in employee wellness is not only beneficial for individuals but also for the overall success and productivity of a company.

The 2022 U.S. Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being outlines five “workplace essentials” that describes the role that workplaces should play in promoting the health and well-being of workers and communities: • Protection from harm (including security and safety) • Connection and community (including social support and belonging) • Work-life harmony (including autonomy and flexibility) • Mattering at work (including dignity and meaning) • Opportunity for growth (including learning and accomplishment)

Experts from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health reveal that 65% of employees will choose employment based on wellness and health initiatives offered by the employer.

As the landscape of the workplace continues to evolve, a focus on balance and whole person health is vital in creating a successful, productive workforce.

Engaging workers in this way not only promotes healthier and happier employees, but also contributes to improved productivity and reduced healthcare costs.

How can you bring workplace wellness to your office?

Prioritizing well-being at work can be as simple as starting a discussion with your team or staff on what their needs may be and how company leadership can create opportunities for wellness. An emerging body of information is available to cultivate workplace well-being initiatives.

For more information on local workplace well-being initiatives visit HNAWellnessWorks.org Angela Douglas is the Executive Director of Healthy New Albany. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

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Leqembi Fast Tracks to Market

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new medication has been made available to patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s since it was proven to slow the disease’s progression. Brand name Leqembi, or generic lecanemab, is a different type of medication from traditional Alzheimer’s treatments, which typically only target symptoms and not the disease itself.

In January 2023, the drug received approval from the Food and Drug Administration through the accelerated approval pathway, a program which allows drugs for serious conditions to be fast-tracked for approval when there is an unmet medical need the drug can satisfy.

According to the Food and Drug Administration, researchers at Eisai Research and Development Management spent 18 months studying 1,795 patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s. While half of the patients received a placebo, the others were given significant doses of 10 milligrams/kilogram every two weeks via intravenous transfusion. By week 79, the drug had been statistically shown to reduce brain amyloid plaque, which causes Alzheimer’s.

Eisai Research and Development Management Company is a leading global research and development-based pharmaceutical company established in 1941 and headquartered in Japan. The main goal during the drug’s development was to slow the progression of the currently incurable Alzheimer’s.

Like any drug, Leqembi isn’t without side effects and risks. Some of the most common are serious allergic reactions, infusion-related reactions and headaches.

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ing in patients with amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA).

According to NBC, medical professionals have concerns over the statistics on these brain swells and bleeds. There is a significant percentage gap for people who experience these symptoms depending on whether they took Leqembi or a placebo.

For those who took the placebo in clinical trials, 1.7 percent of patients had brain swelling and 9 percent had brain bleeding.

For Leqembi patients, 12.6 percent experienced brain swelling and 17 percent experienced brain bleeding.

Medical professionals believe these symptoms are a byproduct of how the drug works. Leqembi removes the amyloid plaque from the walls of the blood vessels, which can make the brain leaky.

The benefit-to-risk ratio has caused concern among some medical professionals as the risk level is not always predictable with Leqembi. Experts worry more may be uncovered over time as it remains unclear if brain swelling or bleeding will worsen the longer a patient takes Leqembi.

There is yet to be a study on whether this drug is effective for people with more advanced stages of the disease, and the meditation has only been recommended to people diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).

Leqembi has not been proven to restore or reverse lost function or memories.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Leqembi is the first traditionally approved treatment that addresses the underlying biology of Alzheimer’s and changes the course of the disease in a meaningful way for people in the early stages.

Unfortunately, Leqembi comes with a sizable price tag of about $26,500 per year, making it cost prohibitive for many patients.

The diagnostic tests required by the FDA and practiced by medical professionals determine if someone has Alzheimer’s and qualifies for Leqembi. These tests include medical history, mental status testing, physical and neurological examination, brain imaging and biofluid tests.

Patients who feel they may be a good candidate for Leqembi should speak with their doctor to determine whether the drug may be effective for them.

While its cost and possible side effects may give patients and their care providers pause, Leqembi is unique in how it targets Alzeimer’s. The drug also offers optimism for patients who are faced with an incurable disease, and is evidence of steps being made in the right direction.

Mike Maynard is an editorial assistant for CityScene Media Group.

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Wellness Works!

Workplace Wellness by the Numbers: •

52% of U.S. companies offer wellness programs

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n an era where employee well-being is paramount, Healthy New Albany (HNA), a pioneer in community engagement and wellness, is thrilled to announce the launch of its groundbreaking new health initiative focused on wellbeing in the workplace: HNA Wellness Works.

The workplace is changing. By fostering a culture of well-being, companies recruit, attract and retain top talent. It’s no surprise that when employees feel supported and cared for, they are more likely to be productive, engaged and loyal to their organization.

As the greater Columbus region continues to grow, including unprecedented local investment in the New Albany International Business Park, the need

for new initiatives to prioritize employee well-being is growing as well.

Under the leadership of coordinator Pamela Conn, HNA Wellness Works offers a curated, comprehensive worksite wellness program that cultivates group and individual potential to improve overall health, efficiency, creativity and productivity in the workplace.

“As more and more companies come to and grow in Columbus, we know that our expertise in health and wellness can benefit employers and employees alike,” Conn says. “We believe that an inspired workforce is the cornerstone of a successful business and a thriving community.

Wellness Works enhances individuals’ lives and cultivates a more cohesive and resilient workforce.”

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A new local initiative offers a unique community approach to employee well-being

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that insurance companies and employers are predicted to save $200 million in healthcare costs by 2030 by incentivizing worksite wellness programs.

– Center for Disease Control and Prevention CDC. National Health Expenditure Data: Historical. Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Dec 15, 2021

As the corporate landscape continues to evolve, HNA is ready and inspired to lead workplace wellness initiatives in our community and beyond.

We are committed to sharing the power of upstream prevention and the value of health in the workplace.

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Angela Douglas is the Executive Director of Healthy New Albany.

HEALTHY NEW ALBANY

As a national model for community well-being, Healthy New Albany (HNA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in New Albany, Ohio, designed to cultivate and inspire healthy living. Led by Executive Director Angela Douglas, HNA operates within The Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany and provides a variety of healthbased community programs, services and events, a thriving farmers market, food pantry, community garden, race events, and hundreds of wellness programs for people of all ages.

Today, The Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany serves as the epicenter for health promotion efforts in New Albany, thanks to support from a number of entities working together to establish wellness as a pillar of the community. Presently, Healthy New Albany, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Health and Fitness Center, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the City of New Albany collaborate within the Heit Center to deliver health programs and services to thousands of central Ohio residents. To learn more, visit HealthyNewAlbany.org. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

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The HNA Wellness Works initiative has already been adopted by marquee companies across Columbus, including Meta; Bob Evans Farms, Inc.; Bath & Body Works; Abercrombie & Fitch; New Albany-Plain Local Schools; Buckeye Innovation and others.

Offerings are customized to meet the individual needs of each busi- Pamela Conn ness, and can be provided in person at the business location, at The Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, virtually and on demand.

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on the shelf

By Elizabeth Cullinan

Healthy New Albany Bookshelf Reviews Radical Kindness: The LifeChanging Power of Giving and Receiving

By Angela C. Santomero, 2019 An award-winning children’s television creator brings key components of childhood social and emotional development to adults. An advocate of everyone taking time for “kindness practice,” Santomero explores the importance of kindness, understanding and compassion as the path to changing the world. Interested readers will be glad to find that this book is a tie-in to the PBS special The Power of Radical Kindness.

Wonder Drug: 7 Scientifically Proven Ways That Serving Others is the Best Medicine for Yourself

By Stephen Trzeciak, M.D. and Anthony Mazzarelli, M.D., 2022 When the fatigue we all feel from a stressful, fast-paced existence begins to wear us down, the best thing we can do is help those in need around us. Studies show that focusing beyond yourself is a secret to living longer and better. Wonder Drug inspires readers to take even the smallest steps toward putting others before themselves.

Compassion’s Compass: Strategies for Developing Insight, Kindness, and Empathy

methods from Tibetan mind training strategies, Compassion’s Compass can help readers develop more composure, insight and resilience around showing care for others. The writing is accessible and the featured strategies are supplemented with research, anecdotes and exercises for more in-depth knowledge.

The Buy Nothing, Get Everything Plan: Discover the Joy of Spending Less, Sharing More, and Living Generously

By Liesl Clark and Rebecca Rockefeller, 2020 The founders of the environmental movement, the Buy Nothing Project, offer readers an easy-to-follow plan for shopping less and sharing more. Inspired by traditional Himalayan gift economies, readers will find many helpful strategies for ways to reduce, reuse and recycle in many areas of their lives. Readers will also discover that using resources to support others is not only beneficial to the planet but also for connecting our communities.

Kick Up Some Dust: Lessons on Thinking Big, Giving Back, and Doing It Yourself

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Enough About Me: The Unexpected Power of Selflessness

By Richard Lui, 2021 The path to a satisfying and fulfilling life comes from investing in the people around us, but it takes practice and a shift in mindset. Just like training our physical body, we must make diligent efforts in training our decision-making skills to put the needs of others before ourselves. Using practical tips and tricks, readers will discover the power of selflessness.

Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect

By Will Guidara, 2022 Even the hospitality industry can serve as an arena for giving back when people – customers and employees – are put before the bottom line. Will Guidara calls this “giving people more than they expect.” Guidara changed the culture of a mediocre New York City restaurant by making people feel truly seen and welcomed, including empowering even the lowest-positioned employees to have a voice and invest in their jobs.

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Top homes sold in New Albany In September 2023, New Albany home prices were up 47.9% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $825,000. On average, homes in New Albany sell after 38 days on the market compared to 24 days last year. There were 16 homes sold in September this year, making it the same as last year. Homes in New Albany receive 3 offers on average and the median sale price per square foot in New Albany is $234, up 13.6% since last year.

All information is collected from the Franklin County Auditor’s Office.

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