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From our first breath to our senior years, life is made of moments - stories of triumph, joy and struggle.

And for those of us who call Monmouth County home, many of these moments take place at Monmouth Medical Center. Throughout life, our doctors, nurses, specialists and technicians are by your side - celebrating the highs and helping you through the lows.Yes, life happens here. And we are honored to be a part of yours.

To experience the life-changing stories of some of your neighbors, visit www.lifehappensatmmc.org

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54 April 2010 Features 40 Escapes /

Sea the world

Want to shake up your cruise routine? Here are three options for a seafaring voyage with a twist.

18 Flash

Captured moments around the county

21 Your favorites Vote now! The Best of Monmouth 2010

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New you!

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Eat well, head-to-toe

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7 fat-beaters

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On-the-clock workouts

How to achieve success with 8 popular pledges

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Profile Baby’s bequest The legacy of a very brief life

helps the families of sick newborns.

6 foods that do your body good

Foods and drinks that help your body burn fat—so you can nibble and whittle your middle at the same time

In a time crunch? Star trainer Jessie Pavelka suggests 10-, 20-, 30- and 60-minute routines.

27 Health link · A year of great strides · Emergency care—improved! · Back pain: a surgical remedy · Help for a homeland · Future M.D.s? · Newcomers bring fresh ideas

54 Glorious food Be sushi-savvy! A quick primer on calorie counts

56 Monmouth gourmet

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6 Welcome letter

58 Where to eat

8 Editor’s letter

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15 Monmouth Mix · Cold comforts · Shavings grace · Winners’ circle · Viva vegetarian! · ‘What I’m listening to ...’ · Benevolent boutique COVER IMAGE : MASTERFILE

A Monmouth dining guide

Local events you won’t want to miss

62 What’s happening

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64 Faces of Monmouth Your moment of Zen

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RSC-NJ is a member of SART, the primary organization of professionals dedicated to the practice of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) in the United States.

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AT MONMOUTH, WE ARE EXCEEDINGLY PROUD of our long partnerships with a host of organizations in service to our community, and in this issue of Monmouth Health & Life, we spotlight a collaborative effort with the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization that is giving high school students a firsthand look at careers in health care.

Monmouth Medical Center continues to be a leader in forming innovative and collaborative relationships with community organizations. By working together with groups like Big Brothers Big Sisters, we are meeting our shared goal of serving the needs of our community Monmouth’s historic shared dedication to the welfare of families and children can also be seen in the recent trip to Haiti by two hospital nurses who traveled to their homeland to help treat earthquake victims. Through the Association of Haitian Physicians Abroad, nurse anesthetist France Brun and pediatric nurse Emmanuella Alexis worked 12-hour days in makeshift operating rooms—risking their own lives to help others in their city of ruin.

Also included in this issue is “A Year of Great Strides,” a story recounting the list of 2009 achievements that helps both to demonstrate and to enhance the culture of excellence we strive to create here. Advances in medical technology, including the introduction of pediatric robotic surgery; expansion of services, including a more spacious, efficient Emergency Department; and dedication of new facilities, including the Memory Institute and the first Kogan Celiac Center satellite location marked a busy and successful year at Monmouth Medical Center.

These accomplishments are significant and exemplary of the ethos that the Monmouth Medical Center team has worked so hard to fashion. We have an enviable record of superior care and service—and this summary of major milestones and key advances speaks volumes about these efforts.

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As a doctor, I knew I was probably going to die.

When Dr. Michael Disciglio arrived at the Monmouth Medical Center Emergency Department complaining of severe chest pain, they immediately did an electrocardiogram (EKG). When Dr. Disciglio saw it, his first thought was that he was going to miss seeing his son grow up.

Fortunately for the doctor, and his son, Monmouth Medical Center helped to pioneer a process that ensures that patients suffering major heart attacks like Dr. Disciglio undergo emergency angioplasty within 90 minutes of arrival. Thanks to the quick work of the on-call interventional cardiologist and the specially trained cardiac catherization team, Dr. Disciglio not only survived, but has gotten back to helping his own patients. More importantly, he’s gotten back to being a dad watching his son grow up.

For more of Dr. Disciglio’s story, and for moments from the lives of some of your other neighbors, visit www.lifehappensatmmc.org.

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To help you on your journey, we filled this issue with all manner of tips, advice and inspiration. For that “get fit” vow, for instance, we called on star trainer (and big-time hunk) Jessie Pavelka from Lifetime’s TV show DietTribe. To put an end to those “I don’t have the time” excuses, we asked him to design effective workouts you can complete in 10, 20, 30 or 60 minutes. Find his step-bystep plans on page 50.

If healthful eating is also on your agenda, check out “Eat Well, Head to Toe,” page 46, where you’ll find foods you can eat to protect brains, bones, breasts and more. And in Glorious Food on page 54, we help you choose wisely at the sushi bar by comparing the calories of several popular rolls.

Those who hope to dial down their stress levels can turn to “Sea the World” on page 40, where we describe three different styles of cruises, sure to help you rejuvenate. Don’t see your goal of choice above? Check out “New You!” on page 44, where we offer a roundup of expert advice on eight common vows.

Finally, this issue we also start the voting for our second annual Best of Monmouth readers’ choice awards!

Find the poll and how to enter your picks on page 21.

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APRIL 2010 Monmouth Health & Life Staff

editor in chief RITA GUARNA

art director SARAH LECKIE

senior editor TIMOTHY KELLEY

managing editor JENNIFER CENICOLA

assistant editor KRISTIN COLELLA

editorial interns ARIEL JONES , DIANE SZULECKI

group publisher WILKIE F. BUSHBY

executive vice president, publishing director DEBORAH JONES BARROW

regional advertising director DOUG BARKER

senior account executive SHAE MARCUS

director, internet and new media NIGEL EDELSHAIN

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director of production CHRISTINE HAMEL

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editorial contributions: The editors invite letters, article ideas and other contributions from readers. Please write to Editor, Monmouth Health & Life, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645; telephone 201-571-7003; fax 201-782-5319; e-mail editor@wainscotmedia.com. Any manuscript or artwork should be accompanied by a self-addressed envelope bearing adequate return postage. The magazine is not responsible for the return or loss of submissions.

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Monmouth MIX YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL TRENDS, TREASURES, PEOPLE & WELL-KEPT SECRETS

Cold comforts Asbury Park’s IL PAVONE GELATERIA AND CAFFE (732-455-3373, www.ilpavonegelato.com) makes it easy to enjoy la dolce vita. The sister-brother team of Tricia Blair and Anthony Gordon studied under gelato maestro Ennio Cannella in Italy to master the nuance and flavors of that country’s famed frozen confections.

“We’ve developed more than 60 different flavors of gelato and sorbet, and they’re all made fresh right here in the shop,” said Blair, who handpicks—and tastes—every ingredient. (Gelato, she notes, differs from ice cream in that it is made from whole milk rather than heavy cream and therefore is a lower-fat, lower-calorie frozen treat.)

Top flavors this month include Bacio, a chocolate confection with whole imported hazelnuts, and Zuppa Inglese, which features pound cake that’s been soaked in Grand Marnier for a week. Look for fresh fruit combinations as they come into season. Blair encourages sampling prior to making your selection, and she’s always at the ready with little tasting spoons.

Thomas Bruno, an actor and former New York City firefighter, lives in the complex over the store and couldn’t ask for a better neighbor. “I have not had ice cream since Il Pavone opened,” he says. “The gelato is so good and the atmosphere here so welcoming—everyone wants to talk about their favorite flavor!”

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This tonsorial man cave includes a flat-screen TV, dark wood paneling, a humidor stocked with fine cigars and a fridge full of refreshments.

But the real treats are the services themselves, performed by master barber Shane Bruno, who runs the shop with partner Patricia Gilmartin. The parlor’s most popular package is the $50 “Sweeney Todd,” which includes a shampoo, cut and old world–style shave.

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VIVA vegetarian!

Vacillating about vegetarianism? Try a lip-smacking sample of sizzle without the steak at the casual and cozy KAYA’S KITCHEN in Belmar (732-280-1141, www.kayaskitchennj.com).

“From the most skeptical carnivore to die-hard vegans, we want everyone to be satisfied,” says owner and head chef Omer Basatemur, who peppers the menu with influences from around the world, “including Asian, Indian, Caribbean, Mexican, Mediterranean and classic American.”

A Kaya’s Combo appetizer plate is a good place to begin a group grazing, with a spicy sampling of the Karma Wings (buffalo-style tofu), the Tempelo Wings (made of beer-battered tempeh), the crispy Country Nuggets (made of textured vegetable protein) and Mississippi Ribs (slow-marinated seitan slathered in zesty barbecue sauce).

For a delish main dish, try the Thai peanut tofu,

Film industry veteran Diane Raver cofounded the Garden State Film Festival (which hosted its eighth-annual event last month) through a chance meeting with the late actor Robert Pastorelli in a supermarket. Raver observes that music, like all art, touches a place in our souls. “The experience of great cinema envelops our senses of sight and sound,” she says. “And the emotion you associate with that experience is reborn each time you hear music from a particular film.” With that in mind, Raver shares some of her favorite film songs and soundtrack selections: 1. “LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (OVERTURE),” Maurice Jarre, from Lawrence of Arabia

2. “I’LL FLY AWAY,” Alison Krauss & Gillian Welch, from O Brother Where Art Thou?

3. “YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE,” Nancy Sinatra, from You Only Live Twice

4. “THE RAIN IN SPAIN,” Marni Nixon (for Audrey Hepburn), Rex Harrison and Wilfrid Hyde-White, from My Fair Lady

5. “AS TIME GOES BY,” Dooley Wilson, from Casablanca

6. “MRS. ROBINSON,” Simon & Garfunkel, from The Graduate

7. “MOON RIVER,” Henry Mancini, from Breakfast at Tiffany’s

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8. “THE SOUND OF MUSIC,” Julie Andrews, from The Sound of Music

9. “PINK PANTHER THEME,” Henry Mancini, from The Pink Panther

10. “OVER THE RAINBOW,” Judy Garland, from The Wizard of Oz

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FLASH FOOD, WINE, LIVE JAZZ AND MORE WERE IN plentiful supply as The Community YMCA in Middletown hosted “A Taste of the Two Rivers” at the Two River Theater Company in Red Bank. At the Shore Casino in Atlantic Highlands, meanwhile, the Arc of Monmouth held its own festive bash—the 43rd annual Winter Glow Ball. Funds raised from the gala will help the group provide a variety of programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Finally, “An Evening on the French Riviera” was theme for the 38th annual Monmouth Medical Center Crystal Ball, a black-tie event held at Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch. The evening featured games of chance, a holiday shopping marketplace, gourmet dining and more.

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Many individuals who have come to me over the last year have been challenged with rebuilding their retirement savings – particularly those who recently retired or lost their jobs. A lot of investors who got out of the markets are now fearful about getting back into the equity markets after the surge from the March lows of 2009. The common question I hear is can I do it? Can I make it through retirement? Is it too late to get back into the market?

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Baby’s bequest THE LEGACY OF A VERY BRIEF LIFE HELPS THE FAMILIES OF SICK NEWBORNS

MICHAEL GERARD PUHARIC WOULD HAVE turned 10 years old this summer, but it was not to be.

Born July 29, 2000, with a rare, almost invariably fatal chromosomal defect called Trisomy 13, he lived just 83 hours.

Yet his parents, Dana and Adam Puharic of Wall Township, realized they were different people for having known him, and they figured he could make a difference for others too. They started a foundation called Michael’s Feat to “support, give comfort and ease the burden for parents carrying and caring for seriously ill newborns.” This year, its donations are expected to pass the $1 million mark.

“That’s huge, considering it’s funded exclusively through individuals and small businesses,” says Adam, 39, an insurance agent. “I’d say it’s a miracle.”

When Monmouth Health & Life first visited with the Puharics in May 2003, we found them dealing with two healthy tots as well as their new charity. Today they have three children: Grace, 8; Grant, 7; and Victoria, 5.

The family wasn’t then, and isn’t now, the type to dwell on sorrow. But their firstborn remains present in their lives every day in a highly positive way: In his memory,

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Michael’s Feat gives eminently practical assistance to families facing the challenge the Puharics once faced.

The charity has grown, but Dana, 39, still runs it out of her home with one part-time paid assistant. (She’s also a part-time real estate agent as well as a busy mom.)

Says Adam: “Michael’s Feat flows from her role as a giving, caring mother who understands having a sick infant.”

When a seriously ill newborn comes to Monmouth Medical Center or one of two other area hospitals, the family fills out a form and the foundation’s board then determines their financial, material or other needs.

Families are given a free canvas overnight bag stocked with toothbrushes, shampoo, socks, razors, a prepaid calling card, a disposable camera for baby snapshots, a homemade baby blanket and other comforts.

“Parents with ailing newborns often have to rush to the hospital and don’t have time to pack,” says Dana.

“The bags allow them to spend more time with their sick child and not worry about personal hygiene items.”

Michael’s Feat also provides a Family Resource Center Room for those visiting an ill newborn at the hospital. It has a resource library with medical dictionaries, magazines and a computer for families to access e-mail and create online “Care Pages” to keep friends and family connected. A play area with toys, books and movies occupies siblings, and coffee and snacks are furnished for visiting relatives. The charity also conducts a campaign of education about serious illnesses in newborns.

This March, when Michael’s Feat held its Annual Gala Fundraiser in Manalapan, it purchased a special body-cooling unit for Monmouth Medical Center that makes possible the treatment of newborns with hypoxicischemic brain injury—the first such unit in Monmouth and Ocean counties. And on May 21, the Asbury Park Rotary Club will honor Michael’s Feat at its annual WineTasting Event at the Deal Country Club. (To donate, visit the charity’s website, www.michaelsfeat.org.)

What Michael’s Feat has accomplished in the past decade makes the Puharics proud and grateful. “Life is so short, and you realize you have so much to offer,” Dana says. “We all feel Michael’s energy every day. It’s incredible, looking back, to see how his legacy lives on.” ■

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STRIDES The rear-view mirror isn’t the usual vantage point at Monmouth Medical Center. Doctors, nurses and other professionals there are usually too busy bringing leading-edge medicine to the Jersey Shore to spend much time seeing things in retrospect. But sometimes a look back provides a useful perspective. “Several developments in 2009 helped both to demonstrate and to enhance the culture of excellence we strive to create here, further sharpening our focus on top-quality patient care,” says Frank J. Vozos, M.D., executive director. So here are a few highlights from a busy year:

THE RIGHT CARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE

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An estimated 18 percent of all emergency-room visits in New Jersey are for non-emergencies.

People coming to ERs with earaches, sore throats and respiratory and viral infections drive up health-care costs, experts say. But Monmouth Medical Center is working to ease the problem.

It was one of two sites (along with its sister hospital, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center) chosen by the New Jersey Hospital Association for a 21-month study to test a new model of providing primary care services to those who till now had— or thought they had—nowhere to go but the Emergency Department. The study began in January.

The program involves special monitoring, screening and follow-up, says Catherine Hanlon, M.D., chair of emergency medicine, “to improve the health of these patients and to teach them to seek services from more appropriate continued

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Patients who show signs of dementia can now be evaluated at the new Memory Institute at Monmouth Medical Center’s Greenwall Geriatric Health Center, established last March.

The institute’s multidisciplinary team includes two fellowship-trained geriatricians, a registered nurse and a social worker, and consultations are available with a neurologist and psychiatrist when appropriate. The team specializes in screening, diagnosis, treatment and support for patients by applying professional resources, cutting-edge therapies and caregiver assistance.

“Through careful analysis, our medical specialists can assess apparent dementia, determine its underlying cause and recommend appropriate treatment,” says Priya Angi, M.D., a specialist in geriatrics and internal medicine at Monmouth, who adds that care is coordinated with each patient’s primary care physician.

On a patient’s first visit to the Memory Institute, he or she is evaluated by a registered nurse with a series of objective assessments, and a social worker meets with the patient and family in order to gather additional information and explore concerns.

The physician specialist then examines the patient and performs a comprehensive medical evaluation.

“We then discuss with both the family and patient the plan of care, including a follow-up visit, and arrangements for appropriate blood work and radiological studies can be made,” says Dr. Angi. The institute also offers a monthly educational support group for families and caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients.

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Four years is a typical medical-school stint; multiply that by 10 and you’ve got the life—so far—of Monmouth Medical Center’s teaching partnership with Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. Each year, more than 300 Drexel students make the medical center their training ground for observing and learning medicine in a clinical setting.

In April, hospital and medical-school officials gathered to mark the anniversary of the 1969 signing of an affiliation agreement between the hospital and what was then known as Hahnemann University. They noted the benefits the relationship has brought to both parties.

“It’s very clear that the educational experience provided at Monmouth is outstanding,” said Barbara Schindler, M.D., Drexel’s vice dean for educational and academic affairs.

Eric Burkett, M.D., Monmouth’s vice president of medical affairs, observed that the Drexel tie “thrust Monmouth Medical Center into the world of academic medicine as a teaching hospital.” And he should know. A 1971 graduate of Hahnemann, he trained in internal medicine at Monmouth right after the original agreement was signed.

Also in April—and perhaps most important—the school and the medical center signed a renewal of their affiliation agreement, so the partnership goes on.

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HELPING PEOPLE LIVE GLUTEN-FREE

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In people with the genetic autoimmune disorder known as celiac disease, the protein gluten—found in many foods containing wheat, barley and rye—causes inflammation that destroys the lining of the intestine. Fortunately, by scrupulously avoiding these foods, those with the condition can live normal, healthy lives. But embracing that new lifestyle can be a challenge.

Now there’s help—close to home. In May, Monmouth became the site of the first satellite location of the Kogan Celiac Center of the Saint Barnabas Health Care System, based in Livingston. The center offers comprehensive testing to identify celiac disease with a blood test and a biopsy. It can be difficult to diagnose, because many possible symptoms—including diarrhea, bloating and abdominal pain—are shared by numerous other conditions. And the new facility also provides dietary education and support.

“Patients need to learn to read labels carefully and make safe food choices in new ways,” says Margaret Weiss Masiello, the center’s manager and clinical coordinator, who knows the process firsthand—from managing her own celiac disease.

SHUTTERSTOCK

BACK IN ACTION, THANKS TO A ROBOT In June, a robotic procedure was performed on a child at Monmouth Medical Center for the first time. The patient was Leo DiGuilio III, 12, of Bradley Beach, who had a congenital malformation of the connection point between the kidney and the ureter, the tube that carries urine to the bladder. He needed a pyeloplasty, an operation that once would have required an 8- to 10-inch incision in the belly, a threeto five-day hospital stay and a four- to six-week recovery.

The da Vinci S surgical robot was used by urologists Michael P. Esposito, M.D., Mutahar Ahmed, M.D., and Thomas S. Vates III, M.D. Manipulating controls at a console in the operating room, they directed the robot’s movements while watching a magnified three-dimensional image of the surgical site through a visor. Instead of cutting through many layers of muscle, they were able to introduce their surgical instruments and camera via four keyhole incisions.

The result? Avid athlete Leo was freed to spend his summer swimming, riding his bike and playing baseball rather than recuperating in bed.

MMC’s Department of Surgery continues to set the quality standard in New Jersey, maintaining the state’s lowest surgical mortality rate for the fifth year in a row.

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A MORE SPACIOUS, EFFICIENT E.R. A hospital’s most immediate contact with the community is through its emergency room, and each year some 54,000 patients seek emergency care for injuries or sudden illnesses in Monmouth Medical Center’s Emergency Department.

That care got a boost in June with the completion of an ambitious renovation, made possible by a $3.5 million donation from Morgan Cline and the late Benjamin D’Onofrio, which created the Cline-D’Onofrio Emergency Services Pavilion.

The renovated facility includes nine state-of-the-art treatment rooms complete with cardiac monitoring capabilities; six observation rooms where patients will be thoroughly assessed before each discharge or admission to the hospital; an improved nurses’ station; and an enhanced area for registration and triage. For safer and more efficient administration of medications, it also features upgraded information technology equipped for computerized order entry by physicians.

TEACHING A BETTER RADIATION TREATMENT

For the third year running, Monmouth has delivered more than 4,000 babies. It’s the most prolific maternity destination in the counties of Monmouth and Ocean.

OCTOBER

In October, Monmouth Medical Center’s Institute for Advanced Radiation Oncology was one of three U.S. facilities chosen as international training sites for a cutting-edge cancer treatment called TomoTherapy.

TomoTherapy is a delivery system for a stereotactic radiosurgery, a form of radiation therapy that combines precise 3-D imaging from computed tomography (CT) scans with highly targeted radiation beams.

Explains Mitchell Weiss, M.D., Monmouth’s chairman of radiation oncology: “We call it radiosurgery because we use radiation as if it were surgery, to eradicate a tumor without harming surrounding tissue.” Because it is more precise than other radiation delivery systems, TomoTherapy better focuses the radiation on the malignancy so that surrounding tissue is spared.

Training began in November. Monmouth will offer 10 threeday training sessions each year, and the money raised through the training will be used for a radiation education fund.

“It is an honor to have highly respected professionals from around the world come here to learn about the latest developments in the field of radiation oncology,” says Dr. Weiss, who works with fellow radiation oncologist Sang Sim, M.D., and physicist Jack Yang.

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SHARING SUCCESS IN HEART-FAILURE CARE

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Monmouth Medical Center has undertaken a special initiative to treat patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) more effectively, and in December the hospital got a chance to show the world how it’s done.

By special invitation, the initiative, launched with the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey (VNACJ), was on display at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s (IHI) 21st annual National Forum on Quality Improvement in Healthcare in Orlando.

In this program, patients admitted with CHF are followed carefully throughout their hospital stays by the floor nurses, physicians and a VNACJ liaison stationed at Monmouth.

They’re given an easy-to-use “telehealth” monitor in which they enter measurements of blood pressure, blood oxygen levels, blood sugar and weight through devices connected directly to the machine and answer several yes-or-no questions about daily changes such as ankle swelling (a sign of poor CHF control).

In 2006, some 45 percent of patients discharged with CHF in the U.S. were back in the hospital within 90 days. The Monmouth program seeks to help patients receive treatment at home, improve their quality of life and reduce the risk of a rehospitalization or an emergency-room visit. (Update: In March 2010, IHI approved Monmouth for participation in the Mentor Hospital Registry for Heart Failure, a volunteer program to aid other hospitals.) ■

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A BIGGER, SPEEDIER EMERGENCY ROOM MEETS A COMMUNITY’S GROWING NEED

WHEN PEOPLE NEED IMMEDIATE MEDICAL Recent numbers show the new ED is already care, emergency departments must act quickly and effiachieving success in many critical areas. It has significiently. But what happens when an ED outgrows its cantly reduced average wait times and turnaround capacity? That was the challenge at Monmouth Medical times—the time it takes to be registered and entered into Center until a recent renovation, because the number of the computer system, evaluated by a doctor or nurse, patients using the facility was sharply on the treated and either released or admitted into the hosrise. “The last time the department had an pital. For instance, the average time required for Just overhaul was back in 1987, when we saw a patient to be placed in a treatment room after since 2008, just 27,000 patients a year,” says Cathhis or her arrival at the ED is now 14.7 minthe time it takes erine Hanlon, M.D., Monmouth’s chair utes, down from 23 minutes in 2008. The to be placed in a of emergency medicine. Now that average turnaround time for discharged treatment room is number has soared to a record 54,000 down from 23 patients is 2.9 hours, down from 4 hours in patients a year. minutes to 2008; and for admitted patients it’s 7.5 hours, 14.7.

In response to this growth, the hospidown from 2008’s 8.8 hours. The percentage of tal launched a major upgrade of the ED four “walkouts”—patients who leave the ED without years ago, and construction was completed in June. being seen, usually because of long waits—is now just The renovation was made possible by a $3.5 million gift 0.44 percent, down from 1.43 percent in 2008. from two donors, Morgan E. Cline and the late Benjamin These improvements are also producing happier R. D’Onofrio. Named the Cline-D’Onofrio Emergency patients: According to the ED’s most recent satisfaction Services Pavilion, the newly revamped facility features surveys, 90 percent of patients said they were satisfied more treatment beds, an expanded triage area, a new lowwith the care they received, up from 86.1 percent in 2008 acuity care area, technological upgrades and other key and 79.8 percent in 2007. “The No. 1 indicator for patient improvements. satisfaction is wait times, and our satisfaction numbers

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are a reflection of our lower wait times,” says Dr. which is sometimes 10 to 14 an hour,” says Hanlon. The doctor also cites a concerted effort Dr. Hanlon. by the staff to keep patients informed of any Technological improvements, includdelays throughout their wait as another reason ing upgraded computer workstations, have for the improved satisfaction scores. “If patients also helped move patients through the ED don’t know what’s going to happen to them next much more efficiently. Patients can now regor how long they’re going to be here, it can make ister at bedside, which gives them a jumpfor a very overwhelming experience, so there’s start on care, and cardiac monitors that feed been a lot of staff education on that front,” says into the nursing stations are now located in Dr. Hanlon. almost every room. “We are a chest pain cenCatherine Hanlon, M.D. Highlights of the renovation include a new ter, so the fact that we are able to turn regular patient treatment area with 10 beds, which brings the total beds into cardiac beds gives us a much greater capacity to number of full-capacity ED beds to 28. For patients with treat our cardiac patients,” says Dr. Hanlon. more minor illnesses or injuries, such as ankle sprains, Even with the ED’s remarkable progress so far, the earaches or sore throats, a new low-acuity care area offers doctor says she continues to set goals for improvement. As seven “fast-track beds” for speedy treatment. Other for the two charitable donors who made the renovation improvements include a newly built registration area and possible—real estate partners who both received care at nursing stations; a special Pediatric Emergency Departthe hospital in the past—Dr. Hanlon offers sheer gratiment staffed by pediatric emergency specialists with seven tude. She notes that since D’Onofrio’s death from cancer beds and a separate registration and waiting room; and a last July, Cline has donated an additional $500,000 to larger triage area with four beds. complete cosmetic upgrades to the ED, bringing to $4 “The expanded triage space is helpful, because million the total donations from the pair. when patients sign in we have to be able to do a quick “We’ve received an incredibly generous gift from assessment of who’s acute, and we needed a bigger area two great men that is creating a lasting legacy for them in to reflect the growing number of people coming in— the community,” she says. ■

Are you prepared?

Medical emergencies by their very nature give no warning, but there are things you can do in advance to make sure you’re ready to handle them effectively: • KEEP INFO HANDY. It helps to keep a folder for each family member showing insurance information, up-to-date immunization history, names and quantities of any medications regularly taken, allergy information and the names and phone numbers of primary care doctors. And know where the folder is so you can grab it on the run.

• MAKE A PHONE LIST. Monmouth Medical Center’s Cline-D’Onofrio Emergency Services Pavilion is at 732-923-7300. Keep this number on an easily accessible list along with Poison Control, 1-800-222-1222; an emergency psychiatric screening number, 732-9236999; and the numbers of kids’ schools or day-care centers, adults’ workplaces and the local police and fire departments.

• KNOW YOUR WAY. Call 911 if you can’t provide your own prompt, safe transportation.

If you can, you’ll want to head for Monmouth’s facility at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch, just off Pavilion Avenue. But have your travel route clearly in mind; driving confusion is the last thing you’ll need. So post directions in a place you’ll remember (find them

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vertebrae are maintained by intervertebral discs—round, spongy pads of cartilage, which allow flexibility in the lower back and cushion the bones as the body moves.

As people age, these discs begin to lose fluid, a process that decreases both their flexibility and their ability to cushion the vertebrae. That can cause pain in the bones, nerves and muscles of the spinal column.

Because low-back pain can result from simply growing older (aggravated by a sedentary lifestyle), most of us experience it at some point. Surgery is used only as a last resort, if all other treatments prove ineffective, and the primary surgical treatment is spinal fusion, in which the spinal disc between the vertebrae is removed and the adjacent vertebrae are “fused” by bone grafts and/or metal devices secured by screws.

In properly selected patients, fusion surgery can reduce or eliminate back pain.

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS HAVE BEEN The method used varies according to the patient’s needs replacing damaged knees and hips with artificial joints and the surgeon’s preference and experience. At Monfor a long time now. But in the last mouth, orthopaedic surgeon Steve few years, a procedure has been Paragioudakis, M.D., uses several For 10 percent of developed that allows doctors at approaches. They include those that advanced hospitals like Monback-pain sufferers, employ smaller incisions through mouth Medical Center to replace the abdomen or through the side or disc replacement can flank, and minimally invasive damaged joints in the spine with a metal and plastic disc. It’s called approaches through the traditional work wonders. total disc replacement, and it’s part posterior (back) portion of the spine. of a new approach to the surgical treatment of back pain Selecting the correct approach according to the patient’s that strives to preserve the motion of the spine. disease often results in less pain and a faster recovery.

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BACK TALK: disc replacements on a few qualified patients. Ideal candidates for disc replacement are people between ages 20 and 60 who have only one degenerating disc, do not have a systemic bone disease such as osteoporosis, have not had extensive previous back surgery and have failed to respond to other nonsurgical treatments. Only about 10 percent of back pain sufferers meet all the criteria, says Dr. Paragioudakis. But those who do can reap some important benefits.

“Patients are able to leave the hospital in 36 to 48 hours,” he says. “They can begin walking right away as their physical therapy, and usually are back to their normal activities within four to six weeks.”

He performs total disc replacements with a team of surgeons that includes Kevin Lopyan, Steve Paragioudakis, M.D., and Marc Menkowitz, M.D. M.D. “We believe our team approach to these complex procedures has resulted in very low complication rates and reproducible good or excellent results in the vast majority of patients,” says Dr. Paragioudakis.

All members of the team have been extensively trained to perform this procedure safely and accurately.

The team begins by cutting a 3- to 4-inch incision in the abdomen, above or below the navel, depending on which disc they are working on. They work their way around the muscle, not violating or disrupting the internal organs, until they reach the spine. Using fluoroscopic X-ray technology to view their progress in real time, the surgeons access the damaged disc.

Dr. Paragioudakis removes the diseased disc in its entirety, measures the space between the vertebrae and chooses the appropriate-sized disc replacement prosthesis. The implant is then inserted between the vertebrae and assembled accurately. No bonding agent is used.

“Over time, the bone will grow over the implant and will anchor it in its position,” says the surgeon.

The very low complication rate is comparable to that of most spinal surgeries. About 85 percent of patients report total pain relief. And they retain spinal flexibility that would have been lost in a spinal fusion.

Dr. Paragioudakis stresses that this procedure is not a panacea for all back-pain sufferers. “But for the few who qualify,” he says, “it’s a good surgical option to relieve pain and restore flexibility with fewer complications.” ■

10 tips for a healthy spine

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Always stretch before exercise or other strenuous physical activity.

Don’t slouch when standing or sitting. When standing, keep your weight balanced on your feet.

Your back supports weight most easily when curvature is reduced.

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At home or work, make sure your work surface is at a comfortable height for you.

Sit in a chair with good lumbar support and proper position and height for the task. Keep your

shoulders back. Switch sitting positions often and periodically walk around the office or gently stretch muscles to relieve tension. A pillow or rolled-up towel placed behind the small of your back can provide some lumbar support. If you must sit for a long period of time, rest your feet on a low stool or a stack of books.

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Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes.

Sleep on your side to reduce any curve in your spine. Always sleep on a firm surface.

Don’t try to lift objects too heavy for you. When you do lift something, lift with your knees, pull in

your stomach muscles and keep your head down and in line with your straight back. Keep the object close to your body. Do not twist when lifting.

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Ask for help when transferring an ill or injured family member from a reclining to a sitting position or

when moving the patient from a chair to a bed.

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Maintain proper nutrition and diet to reduce and prevent excessive weight, especially weight

around the waistline that taxes lower back muscles. A diet with sufficient daily intake of calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D helps to promote new bone growth.

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If you smoke, quit. Smoking reduces blood flow to the lower spine and causes the spinal

discs to degenerate.

Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

To find out more about treatment options for back pain at Monmouth Medical Center, call 1-888-SBHS123 (1-888-724-7123).

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FIRST CAME THE TEARS. WHEN SHE HEARD that a huge earthquake had hit Haiti, on January 12, France Brun, a nurse anesthetist at Monmouth Medical Center, cried openly. Her parents still lived in Port-auPrince, the capital. “I tried to call but couldn’t get through,” says Brun of Ocean, who moved to the U.S. in 2000.

Emmanuella Alexis, a post-anesthesia and psychiatric nurse at Monmouth, saw the news on TV. She came from Haiti 27 years ago, and all her close family members are here too. She hadn’t been back in a decade. “But when I saw the quake on TV, my heart was beating so fast,” says Alexis, who lives with her husband and two children in Tinton Falls. “I told myself, ‘Oh, my God, it is time to go.’”

Brun and Alexis got in touch with a group called AMHE—a French acronym that translates to the Association of Haitian Physicians Abroad. On the Saturday after the quake, an AMHE jet took them and scores of other area doctors and nurses to the scene.

Just before she left, Brun learned that her parents were alive but injured. As soon as she got to Haiti she found them through a neighbor and learned that her father had suffered lacerations and her mother a broken

arm. Both had been treated but their house had been destroyed. They were sleeping in the street.

“I finally saw them on Monday night,” Brun says. “I gave them some money and had a cousin pick them up and take them to another town. They are doing OK, thank God, but are still scared to sleep indoors.”

The two nurses were at a United Nations camp two hours outside Port-au-Prince. UN trucks took them into the city, where they worked 12-hour days in makeshift operating rooms under still-dangerous conditions. “After one big aftershock, we had to move 300 patients outside and restart all their intravenous drips,” Alexis says.

“It was just heartbreaking to see a city where I spent 17 years of my life destroyed,” says Brun. It was even more troubling to see the number of children who required amputations—procedures she assisted with. “I can’t get those pictures out of my mind,” she adds. And Brun still has nightmares about aftershocks. “I wake up feeling like my whole house is shaking,” she says.

Despite these horrors, there was great satisfaction as well. “The children were so grateful to me; they were calling me ‘Mommy,’” says Alexis. “I was very proud to give my time to help.” Brun also says she is happy she went, and both nurses are looking to return to Haiti with another mission, perhaps later this spring.

Brun also hopes to convince her parents to move to the U.S. “My mother is ready, but my father wants to rebuild his house,” she says. “I tell him it’s too dangerous. We’ll see.” Meanwhile, both nurses hope others appreciate the enormity of the devastation their home country has experienced.

Says Brun: “People here don’t realize how lucky they are.” ■

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A NEW PROGRAM LETS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SEE WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK IN A MEDICAL CENTER

LOTS OF KIDS SAY THEY’D LIKE TO BE A doctor or a nurse when they grow up. But they don’t all get the chance Daisy Flores and Nikko Vasquez are getting. The two 16-year-olds, sophomores at Long Branch High School, are among 16 young participants in a collaborative program run by Monmouth Medical Center and the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization that pairs students with hospital employees. The idea? To give the youngsters a glimpse of a hospital in action—and a sense of what it will take to make their health care career dreams come true.

The program was launched at the suggestion of Frank J. Vozos, M.D., the medical center’s executive director. “With his interest and support, we set out to use our employees as mentors,” says Glenn Oppito, vice president for human resources, the department that runs the initiative. “It’s a very rewarding experience for participants— both mentors and students—and it’s a tremendous win-win for the community.” He notes that while jobs in some other sectors are declining, health care is a growing source of employment—but also a field for which tomorrow’s employees will need strong educational preparation.

Big Brothers Big Sisters administrators interviewed student applicants, who signed up because of an interest in health care careers—and also the Monmouth employees who volunteered. Matches were made based on common interests. Among those who chose to be a Big Sister was Juliet Gossett, senior human resources manager and the coordinator of the program. She was matched with Flores, and they and all the other pairs meet for two hours approximately every two weeks at the hospital. For the first 15 minutes, they discuss whatever they want.

“We talk about life as well as career,” says Gossett.

“Daisy asks about going to college and what I did in terms of education to get a job in health care.”

“We really connect—she understands me,” says Flores. “She tells me to stay focused on grades, and to keep trying hard when things aren’t going so well.”

Program coordinator Juliet Gossett, left, meets with (from left) high schoolers Daisy Flores and Nikko Vasquez, cashier Jesse Arango and nurse Elaine McKane, assistant director of the Cranmer Ambulatory Surgery Center.

After their initial conversation, the “Bigs” and “Littles,” as they call themselves, spend the rest of their two-hour visits touring various departments in the medical center. These tours have taught Flores, who is interested in radiology, that there is a lot more to a hospital than she thought. “It’s not all doctors and nurses—there are many things going on,” she says. She says she liked the trip to the operating room best: “I saw all the machinery and how it works—it was really fun.”

Yesid “Jesse” Arango, an administrative cashier, was teamed with Vasquez. They too have bonded, especially over shared passions for basketball and mixed martial arts. “Jesse is the perfect Big Brother for me,” Vasquez says, noting that at first he’d feared a kind of generation gap. “I expected it to be awkward, but it was so easy.”

“We talk about sports, school, life, working in the hospital,” says Arango. “He’s asked me about pay and benefits, about how hard college is compared to high school.” Vasquez, like Flores, learned the complexity of a large medical center. “There’s a lot that goes into making a hospital run smoothly,” he reports.

“This has been an exceptional process, and everyone has been thrilled,” says Oppito. “It’s only our first year, but I am confident this program will be sustained for a long, long time.” ■ To obtain more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth County, please call 732-5442224 or visit www.bbbsmonmouth.org.

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Newcomers bring fresh ideas THESE RECENT ARRIVALS AT MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER COMBINE A FLAIR FOR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY WITH A HUMAN TOUCH

TINA S. RAKITT, M.D. PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGIST GASTROENTEROLOGISTS WHO SPECIALIZE in young patients, such as Tina S. Rakitt, M.D., in the Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at The Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center, care for newborns through adolescents suffering from common and complex digestive problems—for example, esophageal disorders and reflux, diarrhea, chronic constipation, vomiting, recurrent abdominal pain and ulcers.

There are key differences between treating children and adults, says Dr. Rakitt.

“While there’s some overlap, I also deal with things like colic, and with general fussiness that can be caused by reflux,” she says. “The causes of constipation are different—they are sometimes related to potty training. And with kids, you really take care of the whole family, not just the patient.”

Dr. Rakitt is board-certified both in pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition. She earned her medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed residency training in pediatrics and a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

“Before college I had always worked with kids for fun—I was a babysitter and camp counselor—but I never made the connection that I could make that my career,” she says.

“Then in medical school I realized I could be a pediatrician, and combine my love for kids with my job.” She decided to specialize in gastroenterology because she saw several family members suffer from GI conditions like celiac disease and liver cancer. “I knew I could understand what these patients were going through,” she says.

Dr. Rakitt lives in Colt’s Neck with her husband, Thomas Kirchner, and son Calvin, 20 months.

Work and motherhood take most of her time, but she also likes to cook and enjoys running for exercise.

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JORGE G. PARDES, M.D. DIRECTOR OF BREAST IMAGING AS A TEENAGER GROWING UP IN ARGENtina, Jorge G. Pardes, M.D., director of breast imaging at Monmouth Medical Center, knew he wanted to be a doctor. But he also was interested in engineering. He loved painting too, favoring human subjects because, as he says, “the human body is the most intricate piece of engineering around.” Today, as the hospital’s new director of breast imaging, Dr. Pardes gets to combine his loves of anatomy, technology and medicine. “It’s the perfect combination for me,” he says.

After medical school at the National University of Buenos Aires, Dr. Pardes did his residency at Case Western Reserve University and then a fellowship in cross-sectional imaging at Cornell University Medical College and New York Hospital.

“I found I had a knack for dealing with women patients, and I decided breast cancer care was an underserved field,” he says. “It’s one of the few cancers we can diagnose really early, which makes successful treatment more likely. That’s very rewarding.”

Dr. Pardes came to Monmouth in January 2010.

One of his missions is to improve the technology used in the department. High-resolution computer workstations have been added. In the future he hopes to bring a new digital imaging technology called tomosynthesis, which takes multiple images of each breast from many angles.

“This will be a major player in the imaging of very dense breast tissue and will let us find lesions we can’t see now,” he says.

He also expects to extend breast care services beyond the hospital to satellite centers around the region.

“We want to tie offsite imaging into other onsite services such as surgery, oncology, genetic counseling and more,” he explains. “We want to take a woman by the hand from diagnosis to treatment to discharge.”

A father of three grown children, Dr. Pardes lives in Shrewsbury. In what little spare time he has, he enjoys many different sports, horseback riding, playing guitar and photography. ■

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Sea the world The ships are inspiring, the destinations idyllic, the rejuvenating setting perfect for a mental “fresh start”—and yet ... after a while, the sumptuous cruises that once left us awed start to seem a bit similar. Want to shake up your serene routine? Here are three options for a seafaring voyage with a twist.

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the four-deck–high, 303-foot–long, corkscrew-shaped waterslide—part of a huge WaterWorks Aqua Park.

Four “scenic whirlpools” cantilever out over the sea, and the Cloud 9 Spa, at 23,750 square feet, is, we were told, the Carnival fleet’s largest and most elaborate wellness center.

While kid-free sections are common on cruise ships, we liked the fact that Dream’s two-level sanctuary, dubbed “Serenity” and boasting a full bar and two whirlpools, didn’t charge us extra. Onboard trivia games and an art auction offer sun-free diversion, and the comedy club hosts six different comedy shows

ANDY NEWMAN/CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES/HO

This is way more exciting than that new-car smell.

Setting sail on a new vessel is a special treat for cruisegoers, and some of the new ships launched in recent months or due to debut in 2010 offer an array of eyepopping attractions.

We can report, for example, that November’s U.S. debut of the 3,646-passenger Carnival Dream (1800-CARNIVAL, www.carnival.com) was great fun. The largest this cruise line has ever built, the ship is encircled by a half-mile, open-air promenade deck with lanai seating, and at night a large circular dance floor’s jumping.

Fun abounds on the two-deck miniature golf course and

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nightly for four nights of every sevenday cruise.

Young ones will delight in Camp Carnival, a 5,000-square-foot fun zone with areas for three different age groups, starting at age 2. Tweens can cut loose in Circle C— a special area for 12- to 14-year-olds with a video jukebox, a DJ, a dance floor and Internet stations. Older teens, meanwhile, can chill out in Club 02—with its soda bar, music-listening stations and a state-of-theart sound and lighting system—hit the arcade next door or unwind with the special youth spa program.

We enjoyed movies at the outdoor Seaside Theatre with an LED screen and a 70,000-watt sound system (you can watch from poolside, or from the pool itself). And 15-minute outdoor laser shows created dazzling blue, green and red light effects set to the music of Styx, Rush, Van Halen, Boston and Pink Floyd.

“Your Choice Dining” is a new option being rolled out fleetwide. In addition to early and late assigned seating, passengers can opt into “Your Time” open seating from 5:45 to 9:30 p.m. And as for the food on this cruise—the mouthwatering Wasabi sushi bar; the to-die-for muffins at the Ocean Plaza café; the Mongolian Wok ... well, don’t get us started.

Year-round, the Dream departs from Port

Fish lovers will find the ship’s sushi buffet a Dream indeed.

Canaveral, Florida, alternating between seven-day cruises to the eastern Caribbean (Nassau, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, from $509 per person, double occupancy) and the western Caribbean (Cozumel, Mexico; Roatán, Honduras; Belize; Costa Maya, Mexico, from $479).

THE HEALTHIEST “Holistic Holiday at Sea: A Voyage to Well-Being” aboard the Costa Fortuna: Learn about vegetarian eat-

ing; get a physician’s perspective on mind-body medicine; gain yoga insights from a renowned master— these are just a small sampling of the impressive 120

MORE NAUTICAL NEWBIES CELEBRITY’S EQUINOX Debut: August 2009

ROYAL CARIBBEAN’S OASIS OF THE SEAS

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE’S NORWEGIAN EPIC

Passengers: 2,850

Debut: December 2009

Claim to fame: special AquaClass rooms offer a variety of spa-like amenities

Passengers: 5,400

Scheduled to debut: July 2010 Passengers: 4,200

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Departs from: Fort Lauderdale for Caribbean cruises Travels to: the Caribbean in winter, early spring and fall (a 10-night “Ultimate Caribbean Cruise” to St. Thomas, St. Kitts, Barbados, Dominica and St. Maarten starts at $1,199); in summertime, the Mediterranean and Holy Land (1-800-647-2251; www.celebritycruises.com).

Claim to fame: “The largest cruise ship on Earth,” with seven themed “neighborhoods” Departs from: Fort Lauderdale Travels to: the eastern Caribbean (St. Thomas, St. Maarten and Nassau, starting at $1,049 for a seven-day cruise) and western Caribbean (Labadee, Haiti, and Mexico’s Costa Maya and Cozumel, starting at $919 for a seven-day cruise; 1-877-394-8130, www.royalcaribbean.com).

Claims to fame: An “ice bar” in which the bar, walls, tables, stools and life-size sculptures are solid ice; performances by the Blue Man Group in the 685-seat Epic Theater.

Departs from: Miami Travels to: the eastern Caribbean (St. Thomas, St. Maarten and Nassau, seven-day cruises starting at $879) and western Caribbean (Mexico’s Costa Maya and Cozumel, and Roatán in Honduras, seven-day cruise starting at $949; 1-866-234-7350, epic.ncl.com).

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Indulge your mind and body

Health tips abound at a

aboard the Crystal Symphony.

“Holistic Holiday at Sea”

38% of all itineraries.

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THE HANDIEST Skip the “trip before the trip” with these local ports:

Manhattan Cruise Terminal Hudson River, between West 47th and West 43rd streets (enter at West 55th Street and 12th Avenue) Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Gem, Norwegian

Jewel and Norwegian Dawn: Each of these ships features a dozen restaurants and a host of other amenities: Jewel has an underground teens’ club, while Gem boasts a four-lane, mood-lit bowling alley (1-866-234-7350, www.pic.ncl.com).

• 7-Day Bahamas and Florida Round Trip: The Gem departs April 3. The Jewel sails April 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; June 5, 12, 19 and 26; and July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31.

• 7-Day Bermuda Round Trip: The Dawn departs April 11, 18 and 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; June 6, 13, 20 and 27; and July 4, 11, 18 and 25.

“Celebrity

Life”: No cruise line has a monopoly on helping you relax and get healthy, but Celebrity (1-800-647-2251, www.celebritycruises.com) is certainly making it a priority. All of the fleet’s ships feature a new “Celebrity Life” program, which seeks to replicate a spa experience at sea. From personal training to step classes to “stress-buster” seminars to a

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“Nutritional Plan for the Cruise and Beyond,” wellness options abound. You can also learn about acupuncture and acupressure, treat yourself to facials and other skin-care offerings or unwind with a couples massage. Travelers aboard the new Equinox can enjoy the aromatherapy steam room with heated ceramic loungers and “a pillow menu featuring Swedish Isotonic, body and hypo-allergenic pillows.”

Carnival Miracle and Glory: Highlighted by an 11-story Metropolis atrium with a ruby-red glass ceiling, the 963foot, 2,124-passenger Miracle promises a distinctive cruising experience—or go for the 214-foot waterslide on the 953-foot, 2,974-passenger Glory (1-800-CARNIVAL, www.carnival.com).

• 6-Day Bermuda Cruise departs April 15 on the Miracle.

COURTESY OF CRYSTAL SYMPHONY; COURTESY OF HOLISTIC HOLIDAY AT SEA

classes available on this annual cruise offered by the Miami-based nonprofit A Taste of Health (828-7499537, www.atasteofhealth.org). Other topics include natural foods and macrobiotic cooking, Zen meditation, massage, Pilates and reflexology. But don’t worry—there’s also time aplenty to dine on organic foods, swim and snorkel in the crystal-clear Caribbean, lounge in saunas and Turkish baths, and take in the elegant furnishings and 5,000 works of art aboard the 890-foot vessel. The ship departs March 2011 from Fort Lauderdale on and docks in St. Thomas, San Juan and Grand Turk.

“Sun and Spirit” on the Crystal Symphony: Stretch your mind and body alike on this weeklong journey, which leaves Los Angeles on December 5, 2010, and docks in Mexico’s sunny Baja Peninsula ports of Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta (1-888-722-0021, www.crystalcruises.com). “Guest instructors and speakers focus on yoga, Pilates, tai chi and general fitness on board and ashore,” says the cruise line. Speakers had not been named at press time, but Crystal offers a “Walk on Water” program that uses resistance training to build muscle strength. Other ameniThe ties aboard the 922-passenger most popular Symphony include comedy and cruise destination music entertainment and a is the Caribbean, “computer university at sea.” which accounts for Bookings start at $2,165.

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• 8-Day Eastern Caribbean Cruise: The Miracle departs April 21 and 29; May 7, 15, 23 and 31; June 8, 16 and 24; July 2, 10, 18 and 26; and August 3, 11, 19 and 27.

• 4-Day Canada/New England Cruise: The

Glory departs June 10 and 24; July 8 and 22; and

About 10% of Americans have taken cruises in the past three years.

August 15 and 19.

• 5-Night Bermuda Cruise departs April 10 and 24; May 8 and 22; June 5 and 19; and July 3, 17 and 31.

• 9-Night Bermuda and Bahamas Cruise departs April 15, June 10 and July 8.

• 9-Night Bermuda and Caribbean Cruise

departs April 29, May 13 and 27, June 24 and July 22.

• 5-Day Canada/New England Cruise: The Glory departures June 14, 19 and 28; July 3, 12, 17, 26 and 31; and

Celebrity Summit: This 965-foot ship features a theater,

August 9, 14, 23 and 28.

a casino, 24-hour Internet access and other extras—and it travels to points north as well as south (1-800-647-2251,

Holland-America’s ms Veendam: This 719-foot, 1,350-

www.celebritycruises.com).

capacity Dutch vessel features the intimate, reservations-

• 7-Night Bermuda Cruise departs April 25; May 9, 23 and

only Pinnacle Grill as well as The Retreat—“a private,

30; June 6, 13 and 27; July 11 and 25; and August 8 and 22.

resort-style pool experience” (1-877-932-4259, www.holland

• 7-Night Bermuda and New England Cruise departs

america.com).

May 2, May 16 and June 20

• 7-Day Bermuda Cruise departs April 25; May 2, 9, 16

• 7-Night Canada and New England Cruise departs July

and 30; June 6, 13, 20 and 27; July 4, 11, 18 and 25; and

4 and 18; and August 1, 15 and 29.

August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.

SHUTTERSTOCK; “FAST FACTS” SOURCE: FLORIDA-CARIBBEAN CRUISE ASSOCIATION

Brooklyn Cruise Terminal Cape Liberty Cruise Port

Pier 12 in the Red Hook neighborhood

Bayonne, exit 14A on New Jersey Turnpike, and accessible

by Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas: This busy 3,114-passenger vessel features an ice-skating rink, rock-climbing wall—and a state-of-the-art oceanographic and atmospheric science lab (1-877-394-8130, www.royalcaribbean.com).

Caribbean Princess: This vessel features a spa, “movies under the stars” and formal and casual dining options (1-800-PRINCESS, www.princess.com).

• 9-Day Eastern Caribbean Round Trip departs May 9, June 5, June 14 and July 11.

• 9-Day Eastern Caribbean Islander Round Trip departs May 18 and 27; June 23; and July 2, 20 and 29. ■

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by Kristin Colella

New you!

VOW THIS WILL BE THE YEAR YOU FINALLY KICK THOSE NASTY HABITS? DON’T GO IT ALONE—TAKE THIS ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS ON HOW TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS WITH 8 POPULAR GOALS

Goal: Work out regularly Strategy: Follow these steps from the Mayo Clinic (but get your doctor’s OK first): Assess your fitness to gage future progress by measuring things like your pulse rate after a 1mile walk and the time it takes to complete that walk. Create a workout schedule that each week incorporates at least 5 hours of moderate or 21⁄2 hours of vigorous aerobic activity, and two 20- to 30-minute strengthtraining sessions. Start slowly, gradually increasing your routine’s intensity. Re-assess your fitness after six weeks, and again every three to six months. (Need more guidance? See page 50.)

Goal: Break your tech addiction Strategy: Can’t stop checking e-mail and Twitter? If technology is affecting your work or personal relationships, it’s time to cut back, says Gary Small, M.D., professor of psychiatry at the UCLA Semel Institute and author of iBrain: Surviving the Technological Alteration of the Modern Mind.

Keep a log of how much time you spend online daily, then shave a few minutes off each day. Set aside specific times for tasks like checking e-mail, so they won’t haunt you throughout your day. And devote more time to offline activities, such as meeting friends for coffee.

Goal: Get out of debt Strategy: Keep a diary of your daily expenses for one to two months to help determine whether your expenses exceed your income, says Evan S. Branfman, associate financial adviser with Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. in Melville, New York. If you’re spending too much, look for ways to cut back. Plagued by credit card debt? Try calling your credit card company to negotiate a reduction in interest rates, says Branfman. If your debt woes seem too overwhelming to handle yourself, consider scheduling a consultation with a financial adviser.

Goal: Lose weight Strategy: First get your doctor’s approval, then consider meeting with a dietitian to develop an exercise and calorie plan, says Andrea Spivack, a registered dietitian with the Albert J. Stunkard Weight Management Program at the University of Pennsylvania. Keep a food journal and surround yourself with supportive people and motivating items, such as fresh fruit. Also make yourself accountable, adds Spivack, whether to a dietitian, a group leader or a friend who’s expecting to meet you at the gym.

Goal: Declutter your home Strategy: Start by choosing one specific area to tackle at a time and gathering all necessary supplies, such as garbage cans and recycling bins, says Laura Leist, president of the National Association of Professional Organizers. Next, sort through all items in that area, eliminate what you no longer need and purchase and install any additional containers or shelves you think the area requires. Once you’ve successfully organized your space, keep clutter in check by repeating this process every few months.

Goal: Improve your posture Strategy: “Poor posture causes a tremendous strain on the spine,” says chiropractor Cynthia Vaughn of the Austin Chiropractic Center in Austin, Texas. When standing, avoid slouching by keeping the center of your ears directly above the center of your shoulders, says Dr. Vaughn. At the office, sit with your buttocks and the small of your back pushed into the back of your chair, and keep your feet flat on the floor with your knees at a 90-degree angle to the floor (adjust chair height if necessary).

Goal: Stop running late Strategy: Start preparing for your workday the night before, from selecting your outfit to making your lunch, says Atlanta-based personal productivity expert Peggy Duncan, author of The Time Management Memory Jogger. If you’re still running late, set an earlier wake-up alarm to give yourself more time to get ready. To avoid tardiness to appointments and social engagements, record the dates and times of all your commitments in an agenda book or an electronic calendar. ■

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Goal: Quit smoking Strategy: Meet with your doctor to determine the best treatment option for you, such as overthe-counter nicotine replacement therapies or prescription medications, says the National Cancer Institute. Once you begin treatment, remove all tobacco products from your home, car and work; avoid situations that trigger cravings; find new hobbies to occupy your time; and write down your reasons for quitting, reviewing them whenever temptation strikes. Reward progress with a massage or dinner out—but remember your greatest reward is a healthier life!

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EAT WELL, HEAD-TO-TOE 6 foods that do your body good—in some surprising ways Eyes Eat this: SWEET POTATOES Here’s why: They’re a great source of beta-carotene, an antioxidant that promotes eye health and can help prevent cataracts.

Did you know? A sweet potato also contains almost twice the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A, which is essential to vision.

Breast Eat this: SALMON Here’s why: Salmon is a rich source of vitamin D, and research indicates that boosting your intake of this vitamin can lower your breast-cancer risk.

Did you know? Salmon also contains omega-3 fatty acids, which may add to that cancerfighting benefit (experts aren’t yet unanimous) and which otherwise amount to a health-effects home run, benefiting arteries, blood pressure, brain, eyes, metabolism, muscles and more.

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Eat this: APPLES Here’s why: They contain a flavonoid called quercetin that has been shown in studies of mice to protect brain cells against injury from oxidation. High apple consumption has also been linked to lower-than-average rates of one kind of stroke.

Did you know? Apple-juice studies suggest that apples also may heighten the brain’s production of a key neurotransmitter called acetylcholine, improving memory.

Heart Eat this: STRAWBERRIES Here’s why: They reduce inflammation in the arteries and increase levels of the heart-healthy vitamin folate in the blood.

Did you know? Strawberries can help whiten teeth! They contain malic acid, which acts as an astringent, buffing away discoloration from notso-pearly whites. Combine a mashed strawberry with a half-tablespoon of baking soda and apply the mixture to your teeth, leaving it on for five minutes, then brushing away with toothpaste. (Just don’t do this more than once a week—you risk damaging tooth enamel.)

Stomach Drink this: GREEN TEA Here’s why: It may fight stomach cancer: A recent study found that women who drank five or more cups of green tea a day were 20 percent less likely to develop the disease.

Did you know? Generally, green tea has just one-third to one-half the caffeine of black tea.

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Eat this: BROCCOLI Here’s why: It’s not only strong in bone-strengthening calcium, it’s also loaded with vitamin C, which is essential for the maintenance and repair of bones. A cup of broccoli boasts more than twice the recommended daily allowance of C—more than is found in an orange.

Did you know? Broccoli also contains two phytonutrients that may help the body fight cancer—one by suppressing tumor-cell growth, the other by clearing the system of cancer-causing substances.

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7 fat-beaters Talk about the best of both worlds: Researchers have discovered that certain foods and drinks actually help your body burn fat more efficiently—so you can nibble and whittle your middle at the same time. Here are 7 such items and their claims to fame: What: GREEN TEA Why: This soothing brew contains epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), one of a group of antioxidants called catechins. Research indicates that catechins increase energy expenditure and fat-burning, and may help control weight. A 2007 review of research on the subject concluded that consuming five to six cups of green tea per day does indeed have metabolic benefits.

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What: OATMEAL Why: High in fiber, oatmeal helps your body burn calories by boosting your metabolism. In 2008, a Penn State University weight-loss study reported that people whose diets were rich in whole grains lost significantly more abdominal fat than those who ate only refined grains. The whole-grain group also had a big reduction in C-reactive protein levels, a heart-disease marker.

Calories per serving: 159 calories per cup

What: CHILI PEPPERS Why: They get their heat from a component called capsaicin, which has been shown to suppress appetite and boost metabolism. One Dutch study reported that subjects ate fewer calories and rated themselves as more satisfied when they consumed capsaicin half an hour before each meal.

Calories per serving: 19 calories for each pepper

What: AVOCADO Why: This fruit is another excellent source of abdominal fat– reducing monounsaturated fatty acids, which in a study reported in Diabetes Care were shown to curb “central body fat distribution.” Avocados also boast betasitosterol, a plant-based fat that may lower cholesterol.

Calories per serving: 80 calories for 1⁄4 avocado

What: ALMONDS Why: Researchers believe that the body may not fully absorb the fat in almonds and that the cell walls of the nuts may act as a barrier against fat.

Besides lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart disease, almonds can lessen food cravings by making you feel fuller.

Calories per serving: 163 calories per ounce ATSUSHI TOMIOKA

What: BLUEBERRIES Why: A recent University of Michigan study suggests that the phytochemicals in blueberries influence the genes that control how we process glucose, thereby helping our bodies store and burn fat more effectively.

Calories per serving: 84 calories per cup

What: OLIVE OIL Why: Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fatty acids—a type of healthy fat recently found to help shrink the accumulation of belly fat. Opt for extravirgin, the least-processed form of the oil, which contains the most antioxidants.

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On-the-clock WORKOUTS IN A TIME CRUNCH? STAR TRAINER JESSIE PAVELKA SUGGESTS 10-, 20-, 30- AND 60-MINUTE ROUTINES ON LIFETIME’S HIT REALITY SHOW

DietTribe, personal trainer Jessie Pavelka helps five real-life friends lose weight while juggling jobs, family and other struggles. It’s a premise many of us can relate to, as our own busy schedules leave little time—and motivation—for exercise.

But the truth is you don’t have to set aside large chunks of time to reap the benefits of fitness: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, exercising in shorter bursts throughout the day still does your body good. So Monmouth

Health & Life asked Pavelka to design workout routines of four different lengths to give you a chance to choose what works best for you. (Remember: Always check with your physician before starting an exercise routine.)

10-MINUTE WORKOUT

• Walk for 1 minute at a moderate to fast pace.

• Jog or sprint for 1 minute.

• Repeat this pair of steps four more times.

Kick it up a notch! “If you’re in good shape, challenge yourself by increasing speed and incline,” says Pavelka.

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“Even though 10 minutes isn’t a lot of time, you can still get your blood pumping and your heart rate up,” says Pavelka. “For great results, try interval training on a treadmill.”

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20-MINUTE WORKOUT “Here’s a quick routine you can do on your lunch hour that helps burn fat and build muscle,” says Pavelka. “You can do these exercises practically anywhere—all you need are some dumbbells and yourself! If you’re a beginner, start off with light weights that aren’t too taxing, and feel free to take short breaks between exercises.”

• DO 3 SETS OF SQUATS (15–20 REPETITIONS PER SET, PICTURED LEFT): Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart.

Keeping your chest up, bend your knees and lower your behind as if you’re sitting in a chair. Do not let your knees jut out past your toes. Return to a standing position. Repeat.

• DO 3 SETS OF PUSH-UPS (15–20 REPS/SET): Lie chestdown on the floor with your hands flat on the ground beneath your shoulders, your legs straight and your toes tucked under.

Keeping your body straight, press into your hands to raise your torso and legs off the ground, then bend your elbows to lower yourself back toward the floor, stopping before your body reaches the ground. Repeat.

• DO 3 SETS OF LUNGES (15–20 REPS/SET, PICTURED BOTTOM LEFT): Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Step forward with your right leg, bending your knees until both legs are at approximately 90-degree angles. Push up with your right leg to return to the starting position. Repeat with the left leg.

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• DO 3 SETS OF BENT-OVER ROWS (15–20 REPS/SET): Standing with your knees slightly bent and your feet about shoulder-width apart, hold a dumbbell in each hand. Keep your arms fully extended so the dumbbells hang straight down. Bend forward at your hips so your chest is leaning over your feet. Keeping your torso stationary, bring your elbows straight back to approximately a 90-degree angle, so that the dumbbells stop at your sides. Return to start position and repeat.

• DO 3 SETS OF SIDE LUNGES (15–20 REPS/SET): Stand with feet together facing forward, hands on your hips. Place your right foot out to the side, away from your body, bending your right knee as you do so. Keep your chest up and make sure that your knee does not extend past your toes. Push into your right leg to return to the starting position, then repeat with your left leg.

• DO 3 SETS OF SHOULDER PRESSES (15–20 REPS/SET): Sit on a bench or chair and hold a dumbbell in each hand. Bend your elbows and raise your hands up to shoulder height so the dumbbells are positioned next to your ears. Keeping your back straight, push the dumbbells up until your arms are extended overhead. Lower the dumbbells to shoulder height. Repeat.

Kick it up a notch! As you get stronger, try forgoing breaks between exercises—for example, going from squats straight into a set of push-ups, says Pavelka.

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30-MINUTE WORKOUT Incorporate a mix of cardio and strength training in your half-hour routine by starting with the 10-minute workout described, and then immediately following it with the 20-minute routine, the trainer says.

KICK IT UP A NOTCH! “If things start to get too easy, consider using heavier weights and increasing the number of sets and repetitions,” says Pavelka.

60-MINUTE WORKOUT “If you have time to enjoy a full hour’s workout, here’s one that I do for myself and my clients that combines intense cardio with some good resistance training,” says Pavelka. “The routine may be strenuous for some, so if you don’t get through all the exercises at first, just keep working at it.” You can take a break between circuits, he adds; just aim for each circuit to take about 10 minutes.

Start with stretching and 5 to 10 minutes of walking to warm up.

CIRCUIT 1: • DO 3 SETS OF SQUATS (15–20 REPETITIONS PER SET): Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart. Keeping your chest up, bend your knees and lower your behind as if you’re sitting in a chair. Do not let your knees jut out past your toes. Return to a standing position. Repeat.

• DO 3 SETS OF PUSH-UPS (15–20 REPS/SET, PICTURED TOP RIGHT): Lie chest-down on the floor with your hands flat on the ground beneath your shoulders, your legs straight and your toes tucked under. Keeping your body straight, press into your hands to raise your torso and legs off the ground, then bend your elbows to lower yourself back toward the floor, stopping before you reach the ground. Repeat.

• DO 3 SETS OF JUMPING JACKS (15 REPS/SET, PICTURED RIGHT).

CIRCUIT 2: • DO 3 SETS OF LUNGES (15–20 REPS/SET): Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Step forward with your right leg, bending your knees until both legs are at approximately 90-degree angles. Push up with your right leg to return to the starting position. Repeat with the left leg.

• DO 3 SETS OF BENT-OVER ROWS (15–20 REPS/ SET): Standing with your knees slightly bent and

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your feet about shoulder-width apart, hold a dumbbell in each hand. Keep your arms fully extended so the dumbbells hang straight down. Bend forward at your hips so your chest is leaning over your feet. Keeping your torso stationary, bring your elbows straight back to approximately an 90-degree angle, so that the dumbbells stop at your sides. Return to start position and repeat.

• DO 3 SETS OF EXPLOSIVE VERTICAL JUMPS (10–15 REPS/SET, PICTURED RIGHT).

CIRCUIT 3: • DO 3 SETS OF DEAD LIFTS (12–15 REPS/SET): Stand with your feel shoulder-width apart, grasping a barbell or other weight with an overhand grip. Squat down until your hips are even with your knees, keeping your chest up and your heels down at all times. Come to a brief stop when the weight reaches the floor. Slowly lift back to standing position, pushing up with your thighs and pulling up with your back. Repeat.

• DO 3 SETS OF BICEP CURLS (12–15 REPS/ SET): Stand holding a set of dumbbells at your sides. Bending your elbows, raise both hands to your shoulders, your palms facing in. Slowly lower arms to the starting position. Repeat.

• DO 3 SETS OF SIDE-TO-SIDE JUMPS (10–15 REPS/SET).

CIRCUIT 4: • DO 3 SETS OF STEP-UPS (12–15 REPS/SET): Step onto and off of a platform, such as a step stool or a park bench.

• DO 3 SETS OF TRICEP KICKBACKS (12–15 REPS/SET, PICTURED RIGHT): Hold a dumbbell in each hand and bend over at the waist so that your torso is at a 45- to 90-degree angle to the floor. Bend your arms and pull your elbows up to torso level. Keeping your elbows in place, straighten your arms out behind you, then bend them back to the starting position. Repeat.

• DO 3 SETS OF CRUNCHES (15–20 REPS/SET).

End with 5 to 10 minutes of walking to cool down.

Kick it up a notch! Incorporate interval training into the mix (see 10-minute workout) for an extra boost of cardio, says Pavelka. ■

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Be sushi-savvy!

It’s got to be healthy, right? A little bit of fish, a tiny smattering of rice, all rolled up in some seaweed—what could go wrong? In fact, sushi can be one of the healthiest dining-out options there is, nonfattening yet rich in heart-protective omega-3 fatty acids. But as the once-exotic Japanese food has become ubiquitous in the U.S., new varieties have been developed—some with ingredients that have nutrition gurus crying foul. These days, sushi’s calorie count varies widely, with some choices decidedly diet-unfriendly. Here’s a quick primer: FAST FACT 1 tablespoon of soy sauce provides more than one-third of your daily requirement of sodium.

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1. CALIFORNIA ROLL (rice, nori, avocado and imitation crab)

4. PHILADELPHIA ROLL (nori, rice, smoked salmon, lettuce, cream cheese and sesame seeds) Per roll: CALORIES: 360 FAT: 11 grams CARBS: 35 grams FIBER: 0 grams PROTEIN: 13 grams

Per roll: CALORIES: 255 FAT: 7 grams CARBS: 38 grams FIBER: 5.8 grams PROTEIN: 9 grams

2 2. TUNA (MAGURO) ROLL (tuna, rice and nori)

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Per roll: CALORIES: 184 FAT: 2 grams CARBS: 27 grams FIBER: 3.5 grams PROTEIN: 24 grams

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3. SALMON SASHIMI (just raw fish, no rice) Per 1-ounce piece: CALORIES: 52 FAT: 3.1 grams CARBS: 0 grams FIBER: 0 grams PROTEIN: 5.6 grams

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5. EEL AND AVOCADO ROLL (nori, rice, avocado and unagi—fresh-water eel) Per roll: CALORIES: 372 FAT: 17 grams CARBS: 31 grams FIBER: 5.8 grams PROTEIN: 20 grams 6. SHRIMP TEMPURA ROLL (shrimp, rice, nori, frying oil, tempura batter) Per roll: CALORIES: 508 FAT: 21 grams CARBS: 64 grams FIBER: 4.5 grams PROTEIN: 20 grams

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Romanowski’s oyster stew, a menu mainstay, is another savory symphony: tender, supersized oysters; smoky bits of ham hock; civilized chunks of potato and leek—they all merge in a creamy broth, creating an illusion of lightness, much like that of the tagliatelle dish. Taste each ingredient alone, taste them together, play with every spoonful to treat your palate to a different, yet equally delicious, perspective every time.

At the risk of sounding repetitious, the heart of romaine salad hit the same high notes. Slightly wilted greens combine with smoked bacon, gorgonzola, grape tomatoes and the perfect amount of chipotle dressing for a mouthwatering meld. One criticism: The gorgonzola did not taste like the authentic Italian variety—could it have been a knockoff imported from Canada? Even so, the salad is a fine dish that can even serve as a light meal on its own.

Romanowski’s prowess really hits home with his entrées. There’s no holding back as he piles his plates high with big helpings and flavors that linger long after your last bite. The pork shank osso buco was a beauty (don’t bother looking for the marrow; we didn’t find any), with the meat both crisp and fall-off-the-bone tender. Accompanied by slices of fennel sausage, broccoli rabe and white beans, it was robust and ultracomforting.

FOR PROOF THAT AMBIENCE IS OVERRATED, A special of the day, the filet mignon was another grab a seat in Bay Avenue Trattoria. The storefront joint masterpiece, brilliantly prepared in a Madeira sauce that is as unprepossessing as you get—about 50 seats with played up the meat’s tenderness. A large slab of foie gras paper place mats and metal chairs. The ochre walls and draped atop the filet—hurry and taste it before it melts in retro posters are nice nods to bistro style, but let’s get your mouth!—served as a buttery exclamation point. real—no one goes to Joe Romanowski and Maggie Even after all that (by the way, we split the appeLubcke’s trattoria for the décor. tizers and salad, and there was plenty), we finished our In this little BYO, it’s about one thing only—the desserts: old-fashioned carrot cake food. Put plainly, it rocks.

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where TO EAT If you’ve got a craving, there’s a dining establishmentin Monmouth County (or nearby) that will satisfy it.

Turn to this listing next time you want a wonderful meal out.

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BISTRO OLÉ Latin-infused Spanish and

GREEN MEADOWS RESTAURANT Continental cuisine featuring 1954 Steak. MC accepted. · 270 Route 34 South, Colts Neck · 732-431-8755

Portuguese cuisine. MC/V/AMEX accepted. · 230 Main St., Asbury Park · 732-897-0048 BRICKWALL TAVERN AND DINING ROOM American fare featuring a variety of steaks and salads. Major credit cards accepted. · 522 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park · 732-774-1264 CARMINE’S Italian favorites: Pasta, pizza and seafood. Major credit cards accepted. · 162 Main St., Asbury Park · 732-774-2222

FA I R H AV E N RAVEN & THE PEACH International fare featuring steak. Major credit cards accepted. · 740 River Rd., Fair Haven · 732-747-4666

FREEHOLD CAFÉ COLORÉ Unique Italian eatery. Try

JIMMY’S Italian cuisine featuring dishes like chicken scarpariello. Major credit cards

LANGOSTA LOUNGE Vacation-inspired cuisine

MANASQUAN MAHOGANY GRILLE Creative grill cuisine, steaks and seafood. Major credit cards accepted. · 142 Main St., Manasquan · 732-292-1300

MARLBORO SAM VERA RESTAURANT Northern Italian fare. Major credit cards accepted. · 476 Rt. 520, Marlboro · 732-834-9889

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Veal Roberto. BYO. MC/V/AMEX accepted. · 3333 Rt. 9 North, Freehold · 732-462-2233

SALLEE TEE’S GRILLE Pasta, seafood and burgers. Major credit cards accepted. · 33 West St., Monmouth Beach · 732-834-8999

METROPOLITAN CAFÉ American cuisine with a Pacific Rim flair. · 8 East Main St., Freehold · 732-780-9400

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accepted. · 1405 Asbury Ave., Asbury Park · 732-774-5051

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and libations. Major credit cards accepted. · 1000 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park · 732-455-3275

MIKE AND NELLIE’S Italian grill with entrées including prime steaks and seafood. BYO. MC/V/AMEX accepted. · 1801 Hwy. 35, Oakhurst · 732-531-7251

MOONSTRUCK American/Italian/ Mediterranean cuisine and cocktail lounge.

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MC/V/AMEX accepted. · 517 Lake Ave.,

BIENVENUE Classic French cuisine featuring duck. BYO. Major credit cards accepted. · 7 East Front St., Red Bank · 732-936-0640

Asbury Park · 732-988-0123 TAKA Stylish Japanese eatery. MC/V/AMEX accepted. · 632 Mattison Ave., Asbury Park ·

GAETANO’S Regional Italian Cuisine, featuring homemade pasta, ravioli, seafood, veal and chicken dishes. BYO. MC/V/AMEX accepted. · 10 Wallace St., Red Bank · 732-741-1321

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ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS JULIA’S Elegant Italian and Mediterranean Dining. BYO. Major credit cards accepted. · 91 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands · 732-872-1007

B AY H E A D GRENVILLE HOTEL & RESTAURANT American & French cuisine. BYO. Major credit cards accepted. · 345 Main Ave., Bay Head · 732-892-3100

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HIGHLANDS BAY AVENUE TRATTORIA Delightful Italian fare in a casual setting. MC/V/AMEX accepted. · 122 Bay Ave., Highlands · 732-872-9800 CHILANGOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT Authentic Mexican fare. Major credit cards accepted. · 272 Bay Ave., Highlands · 732708-0505

BELFORD BISTRO New American cuisine.

Major credit cards accepted. · 870 Main St., Belford · 732-495-8151

DORIS & ED’S Contemporary American fare featuring seafood. Major credit cards accepted. · 348 Shore Dr., Highlands · 732-872-1565

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KLEIN’S Fresh fish, raw bar and sushi. Major credit cards accepted. · 708 River Rd., Belmar · 732-681-1177

DREW’S BAYSHORE BISTRO Cajuninfluenced fare. Major credit cards accepted. · 58 Broad Street, Keyport · 732-739-9219

MATISSE Ocean-front restaurant and catering.

V/MC/AMEX accepted. · 1301 Ocean Ave., Belmar · 732-681-7680

TRINITY RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE Inspired American fare. Major credit cards accepted. · 84 Broad Street, Keyport · 732-888-1998

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RED American menu featuring seafood, sushi and steak. Major credit cards accepted. · 3 Broad St., Red Bank · 732-741-3232 TEAK Stylish restaurant featuring many flavors. Major credit cards accepted. · 64 Monmouth St., Red Bank · 732-747-5775

RUMSON SALT CREEK GRILLE American cuisine and seafood. Major credit cards accepted. · 4 Bingham Ave., Rumson · 732-933-9272

SEA BRIGHT MCLOONE’S RIVERSIDE New American cuisine featuring large lobsters. MC/V/AMEX accepted. · 816 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright · 732-842-2894 THE QUAY Steak and seafood dishes with a location directly on the waterfront. MC/V/ AMEX accepted. · 280 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright · 732-741-7755

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NICHOLAS New American cuisine featuring signature braised suckling pig. Major credit cards accepted. · 160 Rt. 35 South, Red Bank · 732-345-9977

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Be THERE APRIL April 10—Hear Grammywinning singer SUZANNE VEGA perform her poetic songs about city life, ordinary people and realworld subjects, 8 p.m. at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre in West Long Branch.

Tickets: $40. Call 732-263-6889 or visit www.monmouth.edu for more information.

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May 15 and 16—Enjoy the riot of colorful kites dotting the sky

at this event, noon to 4 p.m. on the Belmar beach, sponsored by the Belmar Chamber of Commerce. Call 732-681-2900 or visit www.belmar chamber.com for more information.

Plaza. Call 732-223-3710 or visit ww.kraftfairs.com for information.

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April 24—Head out for a “loverly”

evening of familiar tunes when The Orchestra of St. Peter presents a concert version of MY FAIR LADY, 8 p.m. at Algonquin Arts in Manasquan. Tickets: $25 to $45.

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Tickets: $45 for advance sales and seniors, $50 on day of tour; children not permitted. Call 732-3451441 or visit www.rumsonedfoun dation.org for more information. ■

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What’s HAPPENING C H I L D B I R T H P R E PA R AT I O N / PA R E N T I N G Programs are held at Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch. To register, call 732-9236990 unless otherwise noted.

■ One-Day Preparation for Childbirth April 18, May 16, June 13, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $179/couple (includes breakfast and lunch).

■ Two-Day Preparation for Childbirth (two-session program) April 10 and 17, May 1 and 8, June 5 and 12, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $150/couple (includes continental breakfast).

■ Preparation for Childbirth (five-session program) April 6, 13, 20, 27 and May 4; May 18, 25, June 1, 8 and 15, 7:30–9:30 p.m. $125/couple.

■ Two-Day Marvelous Multiples May 23 and June 6, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. For those expecting twins, triplets or more. $150/couple (includes continental breakfast).

■ Eisenberg Family Center Tours April 11, 25, May 16, June 27, 1:30 p.m. Free. (No children under 14 years old.)

■ Baby Fair June 10, 7–9 p.m. Free. For parents-to-be and those considering parenthood. Includes Eisenberg Family Center tours, refreshments, gifts. To register call 1-888SBHS-123—choose prompt #4. (No children under 14.)

■ Make Room for Baby April 24, May 15, June 19, 10– 11 a.m. For siblings ages 3 to 5. $40/family.

■ Becoming a Big Brother/Big Sister May 22, 10–11:30 a.m. For siblings age 6 and older. $40/family.

■ Childbirth Update/VBAC May 12, 7:30–9:30 p.m.

Refresher program including information on vaginal birth after cesarean. $40/couple.

■ Baby Care Basics (two-session program) April 17 and 24, 1–3 p.m.; May 6 and 13, 7:30–9:30 p.m. $80/couple.

■ Breastfeeding April 8, June 3, 7–9:30 p.m. $50/couple.

■ Cesarean Birth Education April 14, June 16, 7:30– 9:30 p.m. $40/couple.

■ Grandparents Program May 10, 7–9 p.m. $30/person, $40/couple.

■ Parenting Young Children Through S.T.E.P. (fivesession program) May 12, 19, 26, June 2 and 9, 7–9 p.m.

Systematic Training for Effective Parenting from infancy to age 6. $75/person, $100/couple.

■ The Happiest Baby on the Block June 17, 7:30–9:30 p.m., $40/couple (includes DVD and Soothing Sounds CD—$40 retail value). Learn an effective approach to keeping your baby happy based on Dr. Harvey Karp’s best-selling book.

■ Adoptive Parenting Private, two-session programs conveniently scheduled to accommodate your needs. $150/couple.

■ Gestational Diabetes Education Program One-session class for women who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Convenient appointments available; call the Center for Diabetes Education at 732-923-5025.

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Safe Sitter (one-session program) May 15, June 19,

9 a.m.–4 p.m. For 11- to 13-year-olds on responsible, creative and attentive babysitting. At Monmouth Medical Center. Call 1-888-SBHS-123, then choose prompt #4.

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CPR for Family and Friends April 17, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Babysitters, parents and grandparents are encouraged to attend. At Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch. To register, call 732-923-6990. $40/person.

■ Complementary Therapies April 19, 7–8:30 p.m. At Tatum Park Activity Center, Red Hill Road, Middletown. To register, call 732-842-4000, ext. 1. $20/person.

■ Safe Kids Week: Youth Sports Safety April 24; Celiac Disease Awareness Month May 12, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. At Express Care, in Neptune ShopRite, 2200 Highway 66.

■ Music and Movement April 29, 7–9 p.m. At Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. To register, call 732-842-4000, ext. 1. $20/person.

■ Vitamins May 10, 7–8:30 p.m. At Tatum Park Activity Center, Red Hill Road, Middletown. To register, call 732-842-4000, ext. 1. $20/person.

■ Essential Oils and Aromatherapy May 18, 6:30– 7:30 p.m., at Bradley Beach Public Library, 511 Fourth Avenue. To register, call 732-776-2995. Free.

■ Energy Medicine: An Introduction May 27, 7– 9 p.m. At Tatum Park Activity Center, Red Hill Road, Middletown. To register, call 732-842-4000, ext. 1. $20/person.

■ The Many Benefits of Vitamin D June 14, 7–8:30 p.m.

At Tatum Park Activity Center, Red Hill Road, Middletown. To register, call 732-842-4000, ext. 1. $20/person.

■ Diabetes Self-Management Series Four-session program includes nutrition, glucose monitoring, medications, meal plans, prevention/treatment of complications, dining out and exercise. For dates and times, call the Center for Diabetes Education, 732-923-5025. Fee required.

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Oral Cancer Screening April 20, 12:30–2 p.m.

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Bowel Syndrome April 28, 1 p.m. Presented

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■ Reduce Your Alzheimer’s Disease Risk June 1, 11– 11:45 a.m. Presented by Priya Angi, M.D., geriatrics and internal medicine. At Howell Senior Center (age 60+), 251 Preventorium Road. To register, call 732-938-4500, ext. 2554.

■ Skin Cancer Awareness June 2, 1 p.m., SCAN.* Lecture followed by a free skin cancer screening.

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