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Mother’s Day Flowers ...................................A6-A8 Wine and Dine: Spirits & Sweets for Mom ...... A10 Shop Stony Brook .............................................. A13 Outdoor Living: Backyard Oasis ..................... A14 Spirits & Sweets for Mom page A10

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FOCUS ON HEALTH Fitness After Giving Birth ..................................A32 Sanity For Moms .............................................. A33 Shop Stony Brook page A13

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A message from the publisher May is Mother’s Day month and we salute mothers all over the world. We also rejoice in the choices that women have in the U.S. today that we did not have even at the early part of the last century. Then, our horizons could extend as far as teacher or secretary, and perhaps even nurse. Today, besides those, we can be doctors, lawyers, astronauts, mechanics, CEOs and even attorney general — or perhaps president of the United States. It is hard to imagine how limiting the future must have been 100 years ago when a woman who was not married with children looked around for a livelihood. Making a good marriage was the key to a successful life; the alternative was unimaginable for most women. And being a mother was considered the ultimate fulfi llment.

Today, there are many other goals women can aspire to if we wish. Not only can we be traditional mothers within a marriage, we can be single mothers by choice or circumstance. We can also be wives with or without children, we can be career women, or we can be any of those combinations, or all of them at different times in our lives.

For better or worse, and most of us would agree it’s better, societal

Leah S. Dunaief Publisher constraints have fallen away and we women can live our lives much the way men can and always have. The freedom is beyond exciting.

With all that said and done, I would like to fi nish with a rousing cheer for my mother. Married to my wonderful dad, who adored her for 50 years, she was able to break the bonds of convention, enjoy a career in a male-dominated profession, lovingly raise three children, keep a spotless if less than tidy home and frequently give herself over to hearty laughter. For her, the crowning glory of her life was being a mother and grandmother.

For me, too.

A message from the editor Welcome to May, Lifestylers! made life in New York tough, but With Mother’s Day just a few days mom trudged forward, earning her away, I thought I’d use this space to first job as a cashier at Dunkin’ Dotalk a little bit about moms and re- nuts. Ultimately, the $10 she came flect on my own wonderful mother. with multiplied into more and my It’s easy in our society to pigeon- parents saved to buy a deli in Brooklyn. Thus began a lifetime hole honoring moms on of business ownership, Mother’s Day in tired with my parents running but true ways — mom successful delis, a laundry the caretaker, mom the and a construction comwife, mom the grandpany. mother. Lacking is a Today, my mom is a reverence for the evolustronger, calmer and wiser tion of mom as a perversion of herself than son. The personal and she’s ever been. She’s paoutward challenges my tient, while also dogged in mom faced to raise my the right ways. She found a siblings and me, how she worked around her Rohma Abbas way to weather life’s obstacles while maintaining inflaws to grow as a person Editor ner peace. (And, side note, — that’s what I reflect on most when thinking about Mother’s she’s super savvy with a smartphone!)

It’s this personal growth within Day. My mother often tells me she came my mom that heartens me. Every to this country with $10 in her pock- mom has a story of inner triumph and et. She landed armed with a three- I urge you all to get the moms in your month-old me and wedded to a man life to sit down and share their jourshe barely knew. My parents’ mar- neys with you.

And to my own mom: Thank you riage was arranged, as was customary for never backing down. And thank in Pakistan.

Language and culture barriers you for always being my best friend.

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lowers show affection on Mother’s Day, in a range of hues and degrees—everything from a few blooms shyly offered in a toddler’s fist, to sophisticated arrangements from a florist.

Though the flower-gifting custom has grown and changed over the years, it’s here to stay.

According to The History Channel and National Geographic websites, after the Civil War, West Virginia activist Ann Reeves Jarvis organized gatherings she called Mother’s Friendship Days. She encouraged mothers to gather with former Confederate and Union soldiers and their supporters, to foster peace and unity after the divisive war between the states.

Her daughter Anna Jarvis took it further after her mother died. In her mother’s memory, the younger Jarvis organized events in several cities, and promoted it as a chance for children, young and grown, to spend time with their mothers. She handed out carnations — said to be her mother’s favorite flower — and asked people to wear them in support of her Mother’s Day movement, which was by now spreading across the country.

In 1914, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson declared that an official, national Mother’s Day

After the Civil War, West Virginia activist Ann Reeves Jarvis organized gatherings she called Mother’s Friendship Days. would be celebrated annually on the second Sunday in May. The public embraced it wholeheartedly, turning what Anna Jarvis envisioned as a day of family togetherness into something a bit bigger.

And the floral industry, candy makers, and greeting card manufacturers found the new holiday a natural fit for their wares.

Unfortunately, Jarvis was appalled by the commercial twist.

She complained bitterly to florists. She started lawsuits against confectioners. She even tried to bust up a 1925 convention of the American War Mothers organization, because they sold carnations on Mother’s Day to raise funds for their group. Ultimately, Jarvis couldn’t stop Mother’s Day from growing in popularity.

Today it’s not just mothers who get flowers on their special day.

Debi Triola, owner of Fashions in

Flowers in Northport, said in a recent interview that these days “friends are buying friends flowers, to honor them on Mother’s Day. Women like to buy flowers to acknowledge their mother-in-law.

Or you could buy flowers for someone who’s a role model in your life.”

Mother’s Day has become “more of a ‘women’s day’” than an occasion exclusively for moms, Triola said.

Just as clothing styles evolve, there are trends in flowers too.

During the past decade, Triola has noticed people buy fewer flowers in baskets and more floral arrangements in vases. “Certain styles come and go, and baskets are seen as more of an old-fashioned style,” she said. When it comes to color, her customers ask for monochromatic bouquets. And it could be said that the Internet has changed Mother’s Day floral buying. People see many

‘Mother’s Day is our busiest holiday of the year, busier than Valentine’s Day.’

Debi Triola, owner of Fashion in Flowers in Northport

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Top photo from Karen Musgrave; middle, stock photo, above photo, from Debi Triola

Top, flowers at Hicks Nurseries in Westbury. Above, Debi Triola, of Fashions in Flowers, in Northport.

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types of flowers online, from the domestic to the exotic, and online ordering has given florists “the ability to get any kind of flower from anywhere,” she said. Even with all these variables, one thing stays the same, Triola says, “Mother’s Day is our busiest holiday of the year, busier than Valentine’s Day.” Alison Caldwell is a buyer at Hicks Nurseries, a garden center in Westbury. Hicks has been operating there since 1853, Caldwell said, and for much of that time, Mother’s Day weekend has been their busiest sales time of the year.

For Hicks’ customers, Caldwell said, Mother’s Day

Triola has noticed people buy fewer flowers in baskets and more floral arrangements in vases. is a sort of hybrid holiday that celebrates mothers plus the arrival of gardening season.

“As a rule of thumb, Mother’s Day is the target to start putting out your annuals, vegetables and herbs,” she said. Earlier than that, there’s a chance plants could still be hurt by a nighttime frost,” Caldwell advised. “Maybe a few weeks before Mother’s Day, you could plant trees and shrubs. But Mother’s Day is the first real date of gardening.”

Perusing a garden center on Mother’s Day “becomes a tradition unto itself,” Caldwell says.

“People will say, ‘I always get my basil, my heirloom tomatoes, on Mother’s Day.’” Some blend the Mother’s Day flower tradition with the idea of mom as an outdoor person, Caldwell said. That can translate into customers buying items like wind chimes and garden ornaments as Mother’s Day presents.

Who does the gift buying? Usually dads helping their kids get a present for mom, Caldwell said. Potential gift ideas range from specific —“an azalea in her favorite color, or a hanging basket for the front door”— to vague notions in need of help from gardening staff.

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Perusing a garden center on Mother’s Day ‘becomes a tradition unto itself.’ “People will say, ‘I always get my basil, my heirloom tomatoes, on Mother’s Day.’”

Alison Caldwell, Hicks Nursery in Westbury

Often the Mother’s Day gift of flowers comes with labor as well as materials.

“Sons will come in to buy their mom flats of flowers and they’ll do the planting,” she said. “Or people will say, ‘My grandma loves impatiens,’ and part of the gift is that they’ll plant them.”

Pinks and purples are still the

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most popular colors for Mother’s Day flowers, Caldwell said. But it’s not unheard of for some mothers to harbor a desire for something a little different.

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t is said March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers. Those pretty flowers visually fill the eyes with a palette of pastel colors and a floral bouquet of perfumed fragrances — fruits and flowers, redolent of spring, which tantalize and fill one’s senses after dreary winter months.

Perhaps the best holiday to celebrate these floral representations is Mother’s Day, a day certainly filled with flowers, chocolate, champagne and greeting cards. While champagne and roses seem to be “on tap,” the best way to indulge our minds and passion is with chocolate.

Chocolate is actually a range of products that include unsweetened

(bitter, baking chocolate), semisweet, bittersweet (dark chocolate), sweetened, milk chocolate and white chocolate. It is interesting that chocolate is not just a decadent dessert we indulge in after dinner (or just about any time of the day), but a smell and taste often associated with some wines and beers. Cabernet sauvignon, malbec, merlot, syrah, zinfandel and other wines are often evocative of chocolate, along with stout, porter and bock beers.

The number of chocolate-flavored vodkas (Van Gogh, Stolichnaya and Pinnacle) and liqueurs (Godiva , Mozart, Vandermint and Cheri-Suisse) continue to grow; however, the popularity of the once-famous chocolate (and apple) martini has diminished.

Chocolate, with the exception of white, is generally bitter and tannic, drying the mouth, causing the lips to pucker (that’s not a bad thing). Full-bodied red wines (such as cabernet sauvignon, malbec and merlot) follow suit, with their lipsmacking tannins and when paired with chocolate, neither brings fruit to the party; they both are bitter and tannic. In addition, full-bodied, dry red wines often taste thin and acidic when paired with chocolate. What the wine is missing is fruit or sweetness, which is not as present in these wines. Now, if you really want to serve these red wines or similar ones with chocolate, find some

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Our resident wine expert Bob Lipinski walks you through ways to win over mom’s heart and taste buds this Mother’s Day.

raspberries, raspberry syrup or even raspberry-filled chocolate, which pleases the palate and balances flavors.

My recommended wine to pair with chocolate is port, the sweet, full-bodied, red dessert wine from Portugal. It possesses good acidity, plenty of fruit (berries, raisins, dark plums) and nuts (hazelnuts, walnuts) and when paired with chocolate, port tastes a little less rich and sweet.

You don’t need to spend a great deal on a bottle of port and it’s not necessary to open one of your old Vintage Ports. Either choose a ruby or tawny port, which most wines shops carry.

Three recommended brands are Churchill’s, Warre’s and Sandeman.

If you don’t like port, look for fruity red wines such beaujolais, dolcetto, lambrusco, shiraz or even an off-dry rosé. If you prefer a white wine, try Sauternes or Barsac (France) late-harvest riesling (Germany, NY state, Washington, California or Alsace, France) or perhaps one of the muscat wines from Italy, France or California.

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Now, if you want some bubbly to pair with chocolate on Mother’s Day, try a bottle of Brachetto d’Acqui (brah-KEHT-toh DAH-kwee).

Brachetto is a red grape grown in the Piedmont region of Italy, where it produces a sweet sparkling wine.

The wine has an aroma and flavor of ripe fruit, roses, strawberries, violets and jam. It has lively acidity and a tart-sweet aftertaste. Two brands to look for are Ca’Bianca and Rosa Regale.

Chocolate also pairs wonderfully with Irish whiskey (Jameson, Bushmills, Tullamore Dew) and Añejo Tequila (El Tesoro, Herradura, Sauza) as well as Belgian beers made with fruits, called Lambic.

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It’s not a new movement, but one that has gained momentum over the last five years or so. The most popular items tend to be fire pits and outdoor kitchens, said Kuri in a recent interview. Other intriguing elements include outside heaters, water-resistant couches, flat-screen TVs, waterfalls and ponds stocked with fish. The idea of creating “serenity spaces” is also big — Kuri said his company recently converted a wooded area rife with bramble that was an eyesore at a condo complex in Hauppauge into a meandering path

with benches and a gazebo. “For the people these kinds of things,” Weinstein said in who live at these condos, it’ll be a destina- a recent interview.

Kuri feels the rise of outdoor living spaces tion, a place for people to relax,” he said.

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Marc Weinstein, the maintenance man- enjoy it, why not do it?” Kuri said. “It’s anothager of Owens Brothers Landscape Devel- er destination — in your own yard.” opment in Baiting Hollow, is seeing an inPhotos above and below by Katherine Link of R.J.K. crease in demand from clients for outdoor Gardens, Inc.; left image stock photo LED lighting, including lights that can illuminate a pathway, or shine up or down from trees. He said he thinks the reason for the increase in demand is because people want to enjoy their outdoor spaces for longer periods of time once the sun sets.

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few years ago, most people would have defined a “food truck” as a vehicle parked on the side of the road that primarily sells hot dogs and is mostly appealing for the convenience it offers.

But today, many food truck operators around the country — and now, Long Island — are specialists in their profession. They are experienced chefs who have worked in kitchens for years, have food management experience, or who grew up learning about and appreciating mom’s authentic cooking. They are restaurant owners, wedding and party caterers and seasoned cooks and bakers who all have at least one thing in common — a passion and love for food and cooking.

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Patrick Trovato, a graduate of Port Jefferson high school and a current resident of Miller Place, has operated the Inferno Roadside Grill food truck since 2011. Located in Mount Sinai in the Agway parking lot, the Inferno Roadside Grill has built a following solely through word of mouth, said Trovato. Menu items include burgers, grilled chicken wraps, wings and more, and Trovato said he buys all the ingredients every morning, including the beef, which is ground fresh.

“I’ve only been able to do two things in my life — sales and cook,” said Trovato, who previously owned a New York City restaurant with his father and also worked in insurance.

Eventually, Trovato decided to leave the insurance industry and go back to his passion of cooking. He purchased an old camper for $500, and it took about four-and-a-half months to transform it into the food truck that exists today. Trovato did all his research, remodeled it, installed a commercial kitchen, made sure he met the proper codes and opened with help from his business partners — his girlfriend, and his friend Kevin, who owns Smithtown House of Vacuums.

“People can’t afford to risk or lose hundreds of thousands of dollars to open a restaurant. So the food truck is a small capital investment, comparatively,” said Trovato. “With a food truck, you can just be great at one thing. … A food truck just lets you be a specialist.”

The Inferno Roadside Grill is open year round, Monday through Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., weather permitting. This snowy winter, however, made it rough — from Thanksgiving through March, Photos by Lisa Steuer You can spot Patrick Trovato’s truck, Inferno Roadside Grill, Trovato was not able to be open top, in Mount Sinai this season. for a full week.

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Looking forward, Trovato plans to open the Inferno Roadside Grill restaurant in Sound Beach by summer. The restaurant, which will be located at 245 Echo Avenue, will have the same menu currently available on the truck, expanded to include specialty “regional” burgers — burgers that are popular in different parts of the country — and possibly a Southern-fried chicken menu. When the restaurant opens, the truck will remain in operation, but the menu will most likely be pared down to strictly burgers and fries, while the other menu items will still be found at the restaurant.

“I have a special sauce on my burger,” said Trovato. “When you take the fresh ground beef that’s been seared, seasoned, and you add the fresh crisp lettuce, tomato, onion, then you add the sauce, it’s a really unique flavor profile.”

Puerto Rico on Long Island

Roy and Kathleen Pelaez opened their Island Empanada restaurant in May 2011. There are now two locations, in Medford and Ronkonkoma, and two years ago the Island Empanada food truck opened. Previously, the truck operated during the week, from May through October, off William Floyd Parkway in Shirley, but at press time, the location for this year was not yet determined. The Pelaezes also bring the truck to different events all over Suffolk and Nassau, including fairs, festivals, private parties and even weddings.

“We’re very unique,” said Roy Pelaez. ”And the food is Puerto Rican style, and there’s not a lot of Puerto Rican restaurants on Long Island.”

His mother and father were both born and raised in Puerto Rico. His wife, Kathleen Pelaez, works as a social worker in addition to working in the restaurants, and his daughters — one of whom is getting her master’s degree and the other her bachelor’s — also help out when they can. “My mom taught me [to cook] and I was able to then gourmet continued on page a21

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The Pelaezes opened the food truck to make attending festivals and other events much easier for them. Since opening two years ago, the truck has done well, said Roy Pelaez, and even though the truck does make things easier, it is still a lot of work, he pointed out.

“People just think t h e y ’r e going to get a food truck and make a million dollars. It doesn’t work like that,” he said. “But the expenses are different. ... I don’t have the big utility bills.”

The Island Empanada restaurants include 26 varieties of empanadas, and the truck includes the 12 most popular varieties, as well as rice, beans, sweet plantains, potato balls, and flan for dessert.

“Long Island is behind a little bit the rest of the country. Food trucks seem to be sweeping the nation right now,” he said. “You can really get some good food — inexpensive, hand-held, quick and easy. And now, Suffolk and Nassau are starting to see it, and restaurant owners and entrepreneurs are trying to jump on it.”

The Mobile Bakery

Jess Kennaugh, owner of Blondie’s Bake Shop in Centerport, found her love for baking at a young age. “It was what I did for fun after school,” she said.

Then in high school, her first job was at A Rise Above Bake Shop in Huntington, her hometown.

Kennaugh eventually went away to school, got a master’s degree in education and planned to become a teacher. “I just always kept going back to the bakery. I couldn’t shake it.”

Blondie’s Bake Shop and the truck, which is used solely for events like fairs, weddings, caterings, etc., both opened in December of 2011. “I knew that food trucks were becoming more popular in the city and in places like Austin and D.C. and San Diego. So I figured that it was only a matter of time before that happened on Long Island and I wanted to be a part of it.”

The truck has a full commercial kitchen, and in addition to the regular baked goods found in the bakery, there are waffles made to order on the truck — with berries and whipped cream, or chicken and waffles, for instance — as well as grilled cheese sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, and even a “macaroni and cheese grilled cheese.”

“It’s restaurant quality food in a laid-back atmosphere,” said Kennaugh, about the appeal of food trucks. “It makes fancier food more approachable.”

At the shop, the most popular item is a lemon berry scone, said Kennaugh, but on the truck a favored item is the s’mores pie — which is a little individual pie with a graham cracker crust, chocolate pudding and toasted marshmallow.

“I think the people can get a sense of our enthusiasm for our product,” said Kennaugh. “I have a really young, excited, creative staff, and that energy is contagious. And I think our product is quality; it’s really thoughtfully made and I think that shows. “ Compared to the bakery, the items on the truck are “a little more indulgent.”

“At the bakery, we sell granola and yogurt and egg sandwiches, so there are ways to get around splurging on what you’re going to eat,” said Kennaugh. “The stuff on the truck is much more indulgent — cheeses and bacon, and we really kind of go crazy with ourselves over there.”

This will be Blondie’s third season. And while Kennaugh was still working on the truck’s schedule at the time of this interview, she said she’s hoping she’ll have the truck out three or four days a week through the last week in October.

“We’re pretty excited because we’re being sought out for private events and more obscure events,” she said.

The Mobile Chef

Steven Mahoney of Amityville has operated his mobile catering business, Iron Mobile Chef, for two years.

“I’ve been in the food industry my whole life, since I was a little kid making pizza,” said Mahoney. He owned a pork and gourmet food store for about 10 years, and also worked as a private chef on the East End of Long Island for about four years before getting into the food truck business.

“The food truck is a new, fun thing — it’s really great,” said Mahoney. “I did a lot of off-the-premise catering before I had the truck, and now it’s just like an extension — a kitchen I bring everywhere.”

Mahoney attends private parties and events as well as festivals all over Long Island, so the truck never stays in the same place. For bigger parties, Mahoney will bring a staff that includes family members to help out — brothers, sisters, aunts, cousins and more. “It’s like a mom and pop store on wheels,” he said.

The unique aspect of Mahoney’s truck is that

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‘Long Island is behind ... the rest of the country. Food trucks seem to be sweeping the nation right now. You can really get some good food — inexpensive, hand-held, quick and easy. And now, Suffolk and Nassau are starting to see it, and restaurant owners and entrepreneurs are trying to jump on it.’

Roy Pelaez of Island Empanada

Photos by Lisa Steuer & Steve Mahoney

Left, a dinner plate prepared by roy pelaez of island empanada. Below, a treat by Blondie’s Bake Shop, run by Jess Kennaugh. above, food prepared by Stephen Mahoney of The Mobile Chef.

the menu varies wherever he goes, depending on what’s wanted or appropriate at the particular event. “I can go from hot dogs and hamburgers to lobster tails and filet mignon,” Mahoney said.

Items like Philly cheesesteaks and sausage and peppers are usually made for fairs, for instance. At the time of this interview, Mahoney had just finished doing a breakfast party.

“These awesome chefs that are dying to open their own place and they have a passion for cooking and it’s just a little too expensive to get their own restaurant — it’s like their dream come true, but a little bit cheaper,” said Mahoney, about the rise in popularity of food trucks. “It’s a lot more work than a restaurant, but if you have the passion for it, that’s what makes it worth it … I love it and I enjoy what I do. I can work 16-, 17-hour days … and I really love it.”

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In a bowl, combine your boxed cake mix, three eggs, oil and water. When ready, pour into prepared pan and place in the oven. Bake roughly for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

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Put your candy melts into a microwave-safe bowl and melt it according to the directions on the package.

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The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, will present Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $60. For more information, call 631-673-7300 or visit www. paramountny.com.

The Peconic River Herb Farm, 2749 River Road, Calverton, will hold its annual Mother’s Day Tea from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring mom for a relaxing day at the farm, with live music, tea, coffee and baked goods galore For more information, call 631-369-0058.

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The Montauk Chamber of Commerce will present the 6th annual Montauk Music Festival, today through May 17 featuring more than 100 artists boasting a wide variety of musical styles from alternative, rock, folk, pop, Americana, reggae, blues, jazz, bluegrass, to flamenco, rap, hiphop, country, metal, and more. For more information, call 631-668-2428.

May 16 Ann HAmpton CAllAwAy in ConCert The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, will present singer Ann Hampton Callaway in concert Photo from at 7:30 p.m. and again at Tilles Center 9:30. Tickets are $53.

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Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay, will present Into the Garden: Plein Air Painting with Annie ShaverCrandell from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Materials are artist’s choice (oil, acrylic, or watercolor) and space is limited to 20 participants. Bring a bag lunch or purchase snacks at the café. A list of suggested materials will be emailed to participants prior to the workshop. Free with $8 parking fee.

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Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road., Westbury, will present a Young Musician Concert featuring students from the Precollege Division of Manhattan School of Music at 3 p.m. in Westbury House. Seating is limited. Free with admission to the park. For more information, call 516-333-0048 or visit www.oldwestburygardens.org.

The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington, will present the 9th annual First Exposure Student Film Festival from 4 to 5 p.m., showcasing the “best of the best” high school short films. For more information, call 631-423-7611 or visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will present the Air Show at Jones Beach State Park today and May 24. Featuring the Thunder Birds and the U.S. Army Golden Knights. $10 vehicle- use fee. For more information, call 516-785-1600 or visit www. jonesbeachairshow.com/ aircraft.

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The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, will present Whitney Cummings at 8 p.m. as part of its Comedy series. Tickets range from $20 to $47.50. For more information, call 631-673-7300 or visit www.paramountny.com.

Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay, will present a free outdoor concert at Coe Hall, West Portico, featuring the smooth sounds of jazz

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The Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center, 431 East Main St., Riverhead, will present a food pairing event, Taste of the East End, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. More than 40 vendors, including local restaurants featuring their signature dishes prepared with local craft beverages and wines. Event will also feature tasting and purchase opportunities, live music and entertainment.

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The Art League of Long Island will hold its 48th annual Art in the Park Fine Art and Craft Fair today and May 31 at Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 631-4625400 or visit www.artleagueli. net.

May 31 cabaret & Wine saturday

Castello di Borghese Vineyard & Winery, 17150 County Road 48, Cutchogue, will present a Cabaret & Wine Saturday, featuring singer and violist Marguerite Volonts, from 2 to 4 p.m. Free admission. For more information, call 631-734-5111.

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Plaza Theatrical Productions will present ‘Man of La Mancha’ at Planting Fields Arboretum’s Hay Barn/Visitor’s Center, 1395 Planting Fields Road., Oyster Bay, at 6 p.m. Free admission, no parking fee, no reservations required. Held rain or shine. For more informa-

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June 6 straWberry Festival

Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road., Setauket, will hold its annual Strawberry Festival today and June 7 from noon to 4 p.m. Come celebrate the sweet delicious spring strawberry, learn how to make jam, chocolate berries and ice cream. Enjoy live music. $8 adults, $6 children.

For more information, call 631-6898172 or visit www.bennersfarm.com.

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The Bayard Cutting Arboretum Horticultural Society, 440 Montauk Highway, Great River, will host a plant sale today and June 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hundreds of varieties of rare perennials and specialty plants for sale. Experts will be on-site to help with plant selection and to answer questions. Take the opportunity to stroll the gardens and get ideas to apply to your home.

Admission: Parking fee. For more information, call 631-581-1002 or visit www.bcahortsociety.org.

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antique car shOW

Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road., Westbury, will host an Antique Car Show, sponsored by the Greater New York Region Antique Automobile Club of America

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EVENTS from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Rain date is June 14.) Free with admission. For more information, call 516-333-0048 or visit www.oldwestburygardens.org.

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The Paramount, 370 New York Avenue , Huntington, will present Graham Parker & The Rumour in concert at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $15 to $45. For more information, call 631-673-7300 or visit www. paramountny.com.

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The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce will present its annual GreenFest, featuring wind turbines, solar panels, smart cars, electric hybrid cars from Honda and Toyota, home energy audit information, recyclable products/ File Photo services/ jewelry, How to Go Green, health and wellness demos, yoga, children’s activities, Long Island Seaport and Eco Center activities, speakers and musical performers. Free event. For more information, call 631-473-1414 or visit www.portjeffchamber.com.

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Harmony Vineyards, 169 Harbor Road., St. James, will present live jazz music every Thursday, from 8 to 10 p.m., and Saturday, from 9 to 11 p.m., through June 18. Call 631-291-9900 or visit www.harmonyvineyards.com.

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The Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery at the Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University will present its Senior Show 2015 through May 22. For more information, call 631632-7240 or visit www.zuccairegallery.stonybrook.edu.

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ave you ever walked into a room that was so full of over-sized furniture it made an already small space feel miniscule and unusable? Or tricked your tummy into being satisfied with less food by using a small plate to make a modest portion look huge? Scale makes a decided difference in many aspects of life, and gardening is no different.

Whether you’re gardening in containers or have a big plot in your backyard, right-sizing your plant picks to coincide with your available garden space can yield a more productive and pleasurable gardening experience. More than a third of all American households now grow some type of food themselves, making food gardening the third largest yard activity after landscaping and lawn care, the National Gardening Survey shows.

Whether you aim to trim grocery bills by growing your own produce, add your own fresh herbs to your summer cooking, or just plain love to garden, choosing the right plants for your gardening space — pot or plot — is your best bet for great success.

PlanTinG PloTs In-ground gardens allow you much more room for larger plants. Even if your plot isn’t huge, it can accommodate plants that require more room, like watermelon and corn.

In addition to staples for your table like greens, tomatoes and peppers, a garden plot allows you to incorporate a greater variety of veggies, like beans, peas and squash, in your garden plans.

No matter where you live or how much or little space you have, you can enjoy growing your own food. Be sure to right-size, according to your space and need. Once you get growing, you’ll love the homegrown flavor of your harvest and the enjoyment gardening brings.

GeT youR GaRden GRowinG Veggie and herb gardens need plenty of sunshine and water, no matter what you’re planting them in. Six to eight hours of bright light every day is best, so choose a sundrenched spot in your yard for raised beds or larger gardens, and place pots and containers on sunny porches, decks or patios.

Use a good potting mix for containers and raised beds; it should be lightweight and provide fast drainage. For garden plots, till soil, test for quality and work any necessary amendments into the soil before planting.

All food plants need to be fed. Consistent and frequent watering, good drainage and a quality plant food are needed for good plant health and harvest.

CulTivaTinG in ConTaineRs and Raised beds Gardening doesn’t require a huge plot of land for hefty harvests and good success. Planting in containers can solve space problems, and raised beds allow you to enjoy a garden if you’re short on space or have poor soil quality in your yard.

Place containers in a sunny spot, whether it’s an apartment balcony or backyard patio. Make sure the pots are large enough for the plants you’ll put in them and have good drainage holes. Consider container color; dark containers will absorb more heat, so try using lighter-colored containers.

PlanTs suiTed foR ConTaineRs inClude:  All herbs.  All greens. Add flowers to the same pot for an ornamental touch.  Tomatoes. For larger varieties, use a large pot, at least 5 gallons for each plant, and support plants with a cage.  Smaller eggplants, such as Patio Baby mini eggplants.  Peppers, like Lunchbox Sweet snacking peppers that are smaller in size and high in yield.  Cucumbers, if you add a trellis to the pot and train them to climb.  Raised beds can host bigger veggies like Beefmaster tomatoes, or varieties that require more room to spread on the ground, like zucchini. They’re also great for greens, like collards, lettuce, mustard and Swiss chard, and a variety of peppers, beans and eggplants.

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outdoor Living

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inter’s coldest days make you appreciate spring and summer, as well as the warm afternoons spent outdoors enjoying these seasons.

And when the time comes, there’s no better place to relax than in your own backyard. If your space isn’t all it could be, though, this is the perfect time for a little outdoor upgrade.

Below are five projects you can tackle on your own to reinvent your backyard and turn it into the space you always knew it could be.

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Landscape for the year. Landscaping provides a focal point in your yard, but don’t just landscape with the warmer months in mind — include plants for each season. Showcase blooming flowers and hostas in the warmer months, and pair them with evergreen conifers for a look that’s inviting all year long.

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One-of-a-kind planter boxes. Showcase your most beautiful blooms or delicious herbs in planter boxes made from Western Red Cedar. Western Red Cedar is ideal for planter boxes because it is naturally rot-, decayand insect-resistant.

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Sitting beside the fire. A fire pit is a great way to extend your backyard use into the evening hours, and giving the pit a professional look is easier than you think. Start by measuring the pit area, then build your wall of pavers. Surround the pit with gravel, additional pavers or another non-flammable substance, then add some comfy chairs and prepare to enjoy.

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The all-in-one pergola. Whether you’re looking for a little shade, a centerpiece for the yard or the perfect spot to entertain, a pergola delivers. Building the pergola out of a lighter wood, like western redcedar, will make the material easier to handle for any DIY-er, and the appearance and smell of western redcedar ensures your pergola will blend-in naturally with the rest of your yard.

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Let there be light. Enjoy your backyard any time of day with just a little lighting. Solar-powered path lights are a low-maintenance way to showcase your new landscaping, and hanging track lighting can bring an evening glow to your pergola. Finally, don’t forget tiki torches. Adding a couple will give your backyard a rustic feel and keep the mosquitoes away at the same time. What could be better than that?

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Your backyard is what you make of it, so why not make it great? Any of these projects will noticeably enhance your backyard.

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Natural Ways to Beat Seasonal Allergies

Body After Baby

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Sanity-Saving Tips for New Moms

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Body after baby Fitness tips for new moms

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By Lisa steuer

etting into shape after giving birth can seem like a challenge. You may have gained a little more weight than you ever have before, you are not feeling your best, the baby is up all night and your to-do list has increased dramatically. But with the right support and plan of action, it is possible to not only lose the baby weight, but to get in even better shape than you were before giving birth.

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One organization that is helping many moms get into shape is Fit4Mom, a franchise with more than 1,300 locations nationwide, said Britney Pagano, mom of two and founder of Fit4Mom Long Island. In fact, many Long Island moms have lost 70 or 80 pounds with the program, according to Pagano.

Fit4Mom Long Island classes are held at Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park, Heckscher Park in Huntington and Belmont Lake State Park in North Babylon. There are also classes in Nassau. For the full schedule, visit http://nassauandsuffolk.fit4mom.com. Stroller Strides, which is Fit4Mom’s most popular program according to Pagano, is a “Mommy and Me” type class. The children sit in strollers while the moms go through a 60-minute stroller-based workout that combines intervals of cardiovascular and resistance training.

The nationally certified class instructors incorporate songs and activities to keep the kids entertained.

But Fit4Mom is more than just fitness classes, said Pagano. It’s about connecting moms, making friends and finding support. In addition to workouts, there are playgroups and monthly momsnight-out events.

“A lot of moms have told me that our program specifically has really saved them from postpartum depression because it’s given them something to do,” said Pagano. “It was helping them lose weight and meet friends, and they didn’t have the guilt of leaving their child in someone else’s care so that they can do something for themselves.”

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In addition to attending Fit4Mom classes like Stroller Strides, here are some other tips for getting your body back after baby:

Consult your doctor.

Before you start any kind of fitness program, be sure to check with your doctor.

He or she knows your individual situation and can advise you when it’s best for you to return to being active. In addition, your doctor may be able to suggest a personalized approach for you.

Find a little time when you can work out during the day.

Once you get the OK from your doctor to work out and do any kind of cardio activity, get in a few minutes here or there doing squats, push-ups, crunches, high knees, other bodyweight or cardio moves or a fitness DVD, even if you can only do a few minutes at a time. You don’t have to do the workout all at once for it to be effective. Just find the time when you can. Visit www.fitnessrxwomen. com/life-health/fit-moms for tons of at-home workouts for moms and more tips.

Get out and go for a walk. Get outside!

Get the stroller and bring baby along for a ride.

Work on building your at-home gym.

Since you may find it hard to get to the gym, there are a few items that are fairly inexpensive that can help you get a good workout right in your own home. Resistance bands, a medicine ball, dumbbells, a jump rope and a stability ball are a good start.

Listen to your body. If your body is telling you

that you need to sleep, and the baby is sleeping, then you should sleep, too. If your energy is lacking, it’s all the more reason to get into a good fitness regimen, because this can help your energy levels, said Pagano.

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shape if your diet is not in check. Make sure to take care of yourself with a balanced diet: drink plenty of water, eat plenty of fruits and veggies and get your protein. Pagano encourages her clients to find the one day a week where they can get to the grocery store — when there is someone to look after the child — and use that day to plan out all the meals for the week. Chop up all the vegetables and fruit and put into single serve bags. “This way, during the week when hunger strikes, you just have to look in the refrigerator and everything is already done and prepared for you.”

Make time for yourself. “A lot of times, especially with new moms, we kind of get lost in that and taking care of the baby,” said Pagano. “But make it a priority to take care of yourself.”

Lisa Steuer is the managing editor of FitnessRx for Women and FitnessRx for Men magazines. For more fitness tips, training videos and print-and-go workouts that you can take with you to the gym, visit www.fitnessrxformen.com and www.fitnessrxwomen.com.

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sanity-saving tips for new moms

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rom feeding to diaper changing, new moms and dads are flooded with information to learn and decisions to make for their new bundles of joy. A recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive found that nearly 75 percent of moms plan to return to work post-maternity leave. What many

new moms may not yet fully realize is that becoming a mother is a fulltime job in and of itself. Like any profession, new moms deserve training, breaks and lots of support!

Tammy Gold, parenting expert and author of the new book “Secrets of the Nanny Whisperer,” shares some easy tips mothers can use to help ease the transition into their new parenting role:

Fill yourselF up “No mother can give 100 percent of herself, 100 percent of the time, to her children or her partner,” Gold says. “Mom needs to remember what makes her who she is and what she

needs emotionally and physically to live a complete life.”

Filling yourself up can come from work, volunteering, taking classes, joining online groups, belonging to a book club, reading, hiking, walking or working out.

Do whatever it takes to “fill you up” emotionally, mentally and physically — apart from your children and family. Remember: happy mommy equals a happy baby.

CraCk the Crying Code When your baby cries, it can frustrate you, prevent you from sleeping, or even make you feel like crying yourself. Figuring out why your newborn is crying can ease a lot of stress.

The main causes for infant crying typically include a dirty diaper, hunger, fatigue or being too hot.

However, if these are not the issues, your baby could be suffering from gas, colic or reflux. Switching to the right baby formula or modifying your own diet if you are breastfeeding can fix all these issues.

If you’re formula feeding, try

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switching your baby’s formula to a “sensitive” or “gentle” type formula.

These formulas have less lactose and can help to reduce gas and colic. Remember: the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) strictly regulates infant formula to keep all babies safe.

So, store brand formulas like WalMart’s Parent’s Choice and Target’s Up & Up are nutritionally equivalent to name brands like Enfamil and Similac. By switching to store brands, families can save up to 50 percent, or up to $600 dollars a year, which can certainly help with mom’s stress level.

don’t Compare “You are the best mother to your children,” Gold says. “It does not matter which moms work full time or which moms stay at home to run the ‘perfect’ home. Your children do not care what ‘other moms’ can manage or complete; they only care about you.”

Believe in yourself and know that you are the best mother to your children. Be aware of the advice of others, but always trust your own gut, because you know what is best for your own children.

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It can give you more energy.

Acupuncture treatments promote wellness and healing.

The World Health Organization has published a long list of conditions that acupuncture treats effectively. (“Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials.”) The list includes various types of pain, including headache and back pain, depression, stress and side effects of chemotherapy.

Because Chinese medicine embraces several components, your acupuncturist will offer more than just acupuncture.

He or she may be a practitioner of herbal medicine. It’s likely that they will talk to you about healthy exercise, such as tai chi or qigong — and these are activities they probably have done themselves. He or she might give you nutritional guidance. He or she may also be trained in massage or Asian bodywork — Tui na and Amma are examples. For thousands of years, these ways of healing have helped people, so you may want to ask your acupuncturist how you can learn more about these modalities.

How do you find a licensed acupuncturist? Like you would any other professional: ask around among your friends. Chances are you already know someone who’s been treated with Chinese medicine. Your medical doctor, chiropractor or massage therapist also may know a good acupuncturist. Or you can check the practitioner listings on the websites of the Acupuncture Society of New York, www.asny.org), or the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, www.NCCAOM.org. Be aware that in New York state, licensed acupuncturists are independent practi-

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tioners, and you will not need a doctor’s referral to start acupuncture treatment.

The websites mentioned give information about the training and credentials necessary to practice acupuncture. Your health insurance might or might not cover acupuncture treatments; you’ll need to discuss it with your practitioner.

Acupuncture itself involves insertion of very thin, flexible needles, at specific places on the body. The guiding principle of acupuncture is that the places where the needles are inserted — acupuncture points — help the body direct and adjust the energy that is flowing through your organ systems. This energy is called qi (pronounced “chee.”)

Acupuncture supports your body and helps it work better so that underlying diseases and their symptoms can be treated effectively.

So what is a typical acupuncture treatment like? During the first appointment, you’ll fill out some paperwork, as you would at any medical visit.

Your practitioner will perform a thorough intake and health history. He or she may ask questions you’ve never been asked, or even thought about before.

That’s because, in Chinese medicine, many aspects of the body and its functions give clues about the patient’s overall health. The acupuncturist will look closely at your tongue, and feel your pulse at several places on each wrist. The appearance of your tongue, the quality and speed of your pulses, and the questions you answer all give clinical information that will help the acupuncturist plan your course of treatment. If you have questions about Chinese medicine, or your specific treatment, your acupuncturist is there to listen. He or she will be happy to discuss it with you.

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he arrival of warmer weather changes the landscape completely. Animals come out of hiding and hibernation, while trees and flowers bloom anew. The spring season can be an exciting time for naturalists and lovers of the great outdoors because they can immerse themselves in the sights, sounds and smells of nature. But for many people, spring also marks the start of allergy season and spending time outdoors can become downright uncomfortable for them.

The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology says nasal allergies affect approximately 50 million people in the United States.

Allergic diseases, including asthma, are the fifth most prevalent chronic diseases among people of all ages and the third most common in children.

Allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, can occur in spring, summer and/or early fall. People who experience hay fever often can attribute their symptoms to sensitivity to pollens from trees, grasses, weeds, or airborne mold spores.

No two allergy sufferers are alike, so medications that may work for one person may be only mildly effective for another. Many medications can cause side effects, which may be just as frustrating as the initial allergy symptoms.

Treatments may target sneezing and itching but

fail to clear up congestion. Drowsiness, dry mouth and nasal irritation may be side effects of common allergy drugs.

People who want to avoid allergy medication can look to natural remedies to alleviate their symptoms. Whether used alone or in concert with traditional medicine, these remedies may make spending time outdoors more pleasant.  Try probioTics. Probiotics, those friendly bacteria that reside in the digestive system, can do more than just treat an upset stomach. Naturopathic doctors say that probiotics also can influence the immune system and may help strengthen its response to common allergens. Since probiotics are good for replenishing healthy bacteria in the body anyway, many people may want to keep taking them once their allergy symptoms have come and gone.  Use neTi poTs or saline sprays.

A small amount of saltwater can rinse away allergens, such as pollen, that get lodged in the nose.

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Omega-3s can help fight inflammation. Drinking more fluids and using spices in cooking can help flush out allergens as well.  don’T forgeT viTamin c. Vitamin C is an immune-system booster and may help prevent the formation of histamine in the body, a substance responsible for many allergy symptoms.

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5 health screenings women shouldn’t miss A nutritious diet and daily exercise can promote long-term health, but preventative care also plays a key role in keeping adults healthy as they age. Routine health screenings can head off potential problems, preventing illnesses and possibly limiting the duration of sickness.

Women may have longer life expectancies than their male counterparts, but that does not mean they can afford to overlook preventative care. The following are five health screenings women should include as part of their healthy routines.

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Pap tests and pelvic exams: Beginning at age 21 (or earlier if they are sexually active), every woman should get regular Pap smears and pelvic exams to test for any abnormalities in their reproductive systems. Pap smears may be suggested every two to three years depending on a woman’s age.

A routine visit with a gynecologist is recommended annually to discuss any changes or worrisome symptoms.

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Mammograms and breast exams: In addition to conducting self-examinations, women should get clinical manual breast exams. Women age 40 and older should get a manual breast exam each year and an annual or bi-annual mammogram.

Cholesterol checks: The ideal level of total cholesterol is below 200 mg/DL. Individuals with a higher level of cholesterol may be at a greater risk for heart disease. Cholesterol screenings can alert doctors to potential trouble and help them develop plans for their patients to lower cholesterol levels. Doctors may suggest dietary changes and advise women to adopt more active lifestyles. Some doctors may even prescribe medication if cholesterol levels are especially high.

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Skin examination and cancer screening: Women should examine their skin every month for new moles or changes in existing spots or moles to detect early signs of skin cancer. Be sure to check all areas of the body, as skin cancer can appear just about everywhere. Some doctors perform skin cancer screenings as part of routine physical exams, or women can visit a dermatologist.

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Bone density screening: Those with a risk for osteoporosis, such as women with fractured bones or slender frames, should be screened earlier and more regularly than women without such histories or body types. Doctors generally recommend that women receive annual bone density screenings beginning at age 65. Healthy bones will show a T-score, or the measurement to determine bone density, of -1 or higher.

These suggested screenings and tests are based on general medical guidance. Women should work with their doctors to develop wellness schedules that promote their long-term health.

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