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FEATURES 28

New era, new leader Meet Stephen P. Zieniewicz, the new president and CEO of Saint Barnabas Medical Center.

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a Burn victim heals

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Building a better joint A robotic system for hip and knee surgery makes recovery quicker.

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Contents dec/jan

56 DEPARTMENTS 19

Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in Morris and Essex counties.

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Local Buzz

health news

Facts and insights you can use, ranging from yoga to greens to napping.

tastes

Endlessly versatile, soup is suitable for any season and every occasion. These 6 intriguing recipes are guaranteed to satisfy.

Wine + Spirits

gatherings

Photos from recent events in and around Morris and Essex counties.

Escapes

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welcome letter

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VICE PRESIDENT, strategic corporate marketing and branding BARNABAS HEALTH MICHAEL J. SLUSAR Z

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PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER stephen p. zieniewicZ, m. P.H., fache

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a new emphasis on communit y “what’s new?” people of ten gree t each other with those words out of habit, almost without thinking. But if you say them to a medical center executive these days, you’d better have a few minutes to spare for the answer. That’s because health care is full of new things—it’s changing so rapidly that there are always new technologies to explain, new government health policies to adapt to and new initiatives to undertake. At Saint Barnabas Medical Center, we welcome a new CEO (see page 28)—and much else is new as well. On page 30, for example, we introduce our CyberKnife system, which makes the delivery of radiation far more precise and effective, promising a dramatic improvement in treating many kinds of cancer. And on page 34, learn about a new robotic joint-replacement technology that will help restore mobility with less pain and fewer complications. (You’ll also want to read of an injured firefighter’s inspiring comeback, page 32, and an “old” seizure-fighting diet that has drawn new attention, page 35.) In this issue we also discuss something called “population health management.” Is that a new phrase for you? What it means, put simply, is that medical centers today can’t limit their focus or concern to the patients who walk through their doors. We must also promote health in the broader community, among the potential patients of tomorrow. That approach is the most prudent use of health care dollars, as today’s preventive care may help head off tomorrow’s costly crisis. More importantly, it’s also a way to help people live longer, feel better and get more out of life. Yes, we’re responding to the need for a new orientation and new approaches. But in a sense, our objective when we embrace population health management isn’t really so new. The “population,” after all, is just another term for the community, and it has been our proud privilege to serve our New Jersey community now for 150 years. With today’s clinical technology, data capabilities and proactive approach to keeping people healthy, we can serve you better than ever before. In that spirit, let’s celebrate what’s new—the New Year of 2016. We wish you a very happy holiday season! Best regards,

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Tell us your favorite local bakery, burger joint, deli, day spa, salon, sports bar and more. The winners will be revealed in our April/ May 2016 issue. Voting ends January 31, 2016, so go to healthandlifemags.com/ votemorrisessex and cast your digital ballot today! Save the date—May 19—for the Best of Morris/Essex Food Festival Party & Expo at The Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange, where we’ll celebrate the winners.

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Is your home winter-ready? It needn’t cost a fortune to prepare your home for Ol’ Man Winter, says Nick Blassmann, a New Jersey–based home improvement expert with Home Depot. “There’s a lot you can do for less than $100 that can save you $300–$400 on heating bills,” he says. These steps can also help you be comfier and more planet-friendly: Plug leaks. Check doors, windows and ducts for drafts. Caulking and sealing leaks is critical. “About 40 percent of heat is lost because of leaks,” says Blassmann. Make sure basement windows have window well covers. And don’t forget electrical outlets on exterior walls. For less than $3 you can buy a pack of covers that will keep air out. Wrap your water heater. Wicked cold affects your water heater, especially if it’s in a shed in your backyard. Put a blanket around it to help it stay warmer and not have to work so hard. Insulate. Brave a trip to the attic to make sure insulation is at least 16 inches thick. Blassmann also advises insulating pipes under sinks. “Don’t let them freeze,” he warns. Leave cabinet doors open occasionally so warm air flows in. Set and forget. Invest in a programmable thermostat, which allows you to set temperatures for certain times of the day and days of the week. You can program it to automatically lower the temperature when you’re at work, for example. Change filters. Heater filters should be changed every 30 days, says Blassmann. When they’re dirty they have to work harder, shortening their life span. Clear gutters. Make like Santa and go up on the roof, clearing gutters before torrential rains and blizzards come. “Clogged gutters can cause water and ice to build up, which creates problems.” Blassmann says many people are shy about admitting what they don’t know and do things incorrectly. “Just ask,” he says. “We’re here to help.” There are Home Depot stores in Bloomfield (973.680.8700), Clifton (973.472.4600), Dover (973.442.0101), East Hanover (973.887.4444), Montville (973.575.0823), Newark (973.848.0600), Parsippany (973.335.5917), Riverdale (973.248.0585) and Succasunna (973.927.7700).

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Women of impact

Congratulations to two women in the area—one an artist, the other a philanthropist—who are earning praise for their achievements. Meet them here. Forty-two-year-old Xian Zhang will become the first woman and the first Chinese national to lead the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra next year. Zhang is a familiar face to some concertgoers in the area; she has conducted the orchestra several times and spent a few years as an associate conductor at the New York Philharmonic before relocating to Europe. “This actually feels quite like a homecoming,” she has said. Zhang, who began studying the piano in Dandong, China, at the age of three, begins her four-year contract as music director in September. On the other side of the world, a 28-yearold Mendham native is making headlines. Maggie Doyne was recently named CNN Hero of the Year for her decade of life-changing work with women and children in Nepal. During a backpacking trip through the country

after high school graduation, she was struck by the plight of the many children struggling to survive and decided to start a children’s home (she hates the word orphanage) with her $5,000 in babysitting savings. That incredible accomplishment led to the creation of a community school educating 350 students, a health clinic and a women’s center. And the construction of a high school is under way. “I wake up every day saying, ‘I love my job,’” Doyne has said. “That’s my message for young people, especially for young women: Do what you love and what makes you feel good.” Learn more about Doyne’s work on her foundation’s website, blinknow.org.

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Ben Rich’s second choice became his first love. Rich, a science teacher at Montclair Kimberley Academy and an environmentalist, wanted to stop using gasoline. In 2008, he had his heart set on buying an electric car but couldn’t afford one. So he settled for an electric motorcycle, and doing so turned out to be heaven sent. “I fell in love with motorcycle riding,” he says. The wheels of his Zero SR have touched many parts of the country on his quest to show off the power of an electric

motorcycle. This past summer he took his longest trip, nearly 7,000 miles, venturing through the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, Florida, Mexico and Montreal. “The Blue Ridge Parkway is incredible,” Rich recalls. “The views are stunning, the roads fun and curvy. I met a lot of bikers along the way.” Even though he now has an electric car, unless the roads are icy, he’s on his motorcycle. “I ride it to open up conversations about electric vehicles, with students, parents, faculty, anyone,” he says. “There are a lot of misconceptions. Some people think electric vehicles are slow, but that’s not true.” His goal is simple. “I want to see more electric vehicles on New Jersey roads,” Rich states. “I also want people to see that they have the power to make change by what they purchase. There is nothing more American than driving an electric vehicle.” —Sheryl Nance-Nash

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Yoga does a heart good

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Sure, yoga can increase flexibility and improve balance. But did you know that it can reduce the risk of heart disease just as much as conventional exercise? According to research, yoga participants lowered their low-density (bad) cholesterol by 12 points.

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Forget about beating the clock

People who set arbitrary time limits on their tasks were less happy than people who didn’t. Of course, real work deadlines can’t be ignored, but living by the clock shouldn’t be the norm. —Journal of Personality and Social Psychology

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Added pounds have been associated with a higher risk of a brain cancer known as meningioma. Being overweight upped the risk of developing this cancer by 21 percent; and obesity increased the risk by 54 percent.

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Feed your mind with greens

Folks who eat one to two daily servings of leafy greens had the cognitive ability of someone 11 years younger. —Rush University Medical Center

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this experienced health care executive has returned to his native region to guide Saint Barnabas Medical Center into an ambitious future.

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In 2016, four new operating rooms will become operational. “They are state-of-the-art, with advanced technologies in a officer of Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, grew up thoughtfully engineered space, to accommodate our expansion of on Long Island in a family devoted to helping others. His mother and two sisters are nurses. His father is a retired firefighter with the procedures,” he says. A new technology coming online in January 2016 will be the New York City Fire Department. “I come from a family with a focus CyberKnife, a robotic radiation oncology system that delivers of service to others,” he says. beams of high-dose radiation to tumors with extreme accuracy He was particularly drawn to health care. As a college student and offers a noninvasive alternative to surgery. (See page 30.) at St. John’s University, he worked in the emergency department In the summer of 2016, a new parking facility is scheduled to of North Shore University Hospital and knew right away that health open. And in summer 2017, the new West Wing building will open, care administration would be his chosen career. “I have always adding about 250,000 square feet of space that will include a new felt comfortable serving patients and their families. And I have a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and new, private patient rooms. passion for high quality and safety. I want to provide the safest Among Zieniewicz’s biggest challenges is meeting the requireenvironment possible for patients, employees and everyone in ments of the Affordable Care Act, which are changthe hospital, and safety is foundational for qualing how hospitals do business. The ACA contains ity outcomes.” provisions intended to shift focus from individual Zieniewicz assumed his new position at Saint patient care to population-based health measures— Barnabas Medical Center on Sept. 8, 2015. Afwhich means from just treating existing disease ter graduating from St. John’s with a Bachelor of and injury to helping people maintain their health. Science degree, he earned a Master of Public It also holds hospitals accountable for lowering Health degree from Columbia University School rates of infections, falls and readmissions. “We are of Public Health. He is a fellow of the American redesigning how we provide care toward population College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), a health management, to keep our community healthy board certification that demonstrates his profesand treat chronic diseases outside the hospital,” he sionalism, focus on excellence, continuing edusays. “My passion and focus are to create the safest cation and service to the community. environment for our patients and their families and He has extensive leadership experience at continue achieving exceptional outcomes.” nationally recognized, complex academic mediHis past experience has prepared him well cal centers. Prior to joining Saint Barnabas, he for these tasks. During his career he has helped was executive director of the University of Washintroduce the use of safety checklists, built such proington Medical Center, which he served since grams as sports medicine and transplant services 2007. He was chief operating officer at Saint and enhanced clinical research both in the lab and at Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, the bedside through clinical trials. And he starts from from 2004 to 2007. From 1977 until 2004, he held an already strong position. The medical center was administrative positions at several hospitals in selected as a Top Hospital for the second year in a New York, including South Nassau Communities row by The Leapfrog Group. Among its many nationHospital, Long Island Health Network, Winthropally recognized services are The Burn Center, New University Hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Jersey’s only certified burn treatment facility (see Cancer Center and North Shore University page 32), and the Living Donor Kidney Transplant Hospital. Program, the fourth largest in the nation. “Steve’s consistent focus has been on safety, Zieniewicz and his wife, Linda J. Hipps, M.D., a quality, physician alignment, evidence-based pergynecologist soon to join the Saint Barnabas Mediformance improvement and population health, cal Center staff as well, live in Livingston. In his free among many areas,” says Barry H. Ostrowsky, time he stays fit with running and golf, and he and president and chief executive officer of Barnabas his wife enjoy music and the fine arts. He also has Health, the parent company of Saint Barnabas volunteered his time in the past to such organizaMedical Center. “I am extremely pleased that our tions as the American Heart Association—he was world-class medical center will be guided by a chairman of its Seattle chapter, and he plans to proven health care leader whose strengths coroffer his support to the regional chapter here after relate so directly with our system’s goals.” Zieniewicz joins Saint Barnabas Medical Cen- —stephen p. zieniewicz he settles into his new position. He is thankful for the opportunity to come back ter at an auspicious moment. New Jersey’s oldest to the New York–New Jersey area, which he considnonprofit, nonsectarian hospital is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2015 with an ambitious expansion program in the ers home. “My family still lives on Long Island,” he says. “My wife works. That is partly what drew him here. “I like to solve challenges and and I are excited and look forward to helping serve the health care needs of this beautiful community.” build programs,” he says. Stephen P. Zieniewicz, the new president and chief executive

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“We are redesigning how we provide care toward population health management, to keep our community healthy and treat chronic diseases outside the hospital. My passion and focus are to create the safest environment for our patients and their families and continue achieving exceptional outcomes.”

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A new weapon against

prostate cancer CyberKnife precisely delivers higher doses of radiation to the tumor.

Some tumors are more radiation-resistant and require higher dosages. CyberKnife can deliver these higher doses because it’s have prostate cancer, the second most common form of cancer three-dimensional. “It has a robotic arm, so unlike most radiation behind skin cancer. Treatments, which vary depending on age, delivery systems that can only rotate 180 degrees in one plane overall health and the tumor’s severity, may include radiation around the patient, this one rotates a full 360 degrees along to kill the cancer cells—especially with early-stage cancers. In multiple planes. That allows us to pinpoint the radiation we can January, Saint Barnabas Medical Center ups its game when deliver, maximize its strength, and minimize exposure to other it begins treating patients with the most advanced radiation delivery technology available for attacking tissues,” notes Grann. It also tracks the tumor in real time during treatment. “CyberKnife continues to take images while delivering early-stage prostate cancer. Known as radiation,” Dr. Grann says. Tumors in the prostate may move if, CyberKnife, it’s a robotic radiosurgery say, there is gas in the bowel or the bladder is full. The imaging system that uses advanced computer tracks this movement within 1 millimeter and adjusts accordingly. guidance software to allow radiation Because CyberKnife treatments deliver such high doses of oncologists to target cancerous lesions radiation, they require a highly specialized team of radiologists, with more precision. physicists and dosimetrists. (A dosimetrist is a member of the “It delivers high-dose beams of Alison team who works with the radiation oncologist to help develop radiation with extreme accuracy to hardGrann, the safest treatment plan.) “We have three Ph.D. physicists and to-reach tumors anywhere in the body,” M.D. three dosimetrists trained specifically in CyberKnife, and we says Alison Grann, M.D., chair of the have the infrastructure in place to deliver high doses of radiation Department of Radiation Oncology at Saint Barnabas Medical with the right safety protections for patients and technicians,” Center. “It’s helpful in treating not just prostate cancer, but also says Dr. Grann. Indeed, the medical center built a new tumors of the lung, brain, spine, liver, pancreas and kidney.” protective vault just to house the CyberKnife. Because the radiation is so precisely delivered, patients can CyberKnife is a means of delivering receive a higher dosage per session both stereotactic body radiation therapy than they would normally. Sessions (SBRT) and stereotactic radiation surgery, are longer—about 30 minutes versus which Saint Barnabas Medical Center 10 minutes for traditional treatment— already offers. CyberKnife has been but far fewer of them are required. Prostate cancer is the second leading available for several years, but Dr. Grann “Typically, patients with prostate cancer cause of cancer death in men, behind felt that now was the prudent time for need 40 to 45 treatments over eight lung cancer. It occurs mainly in men 65 Saint Barnabas to acquire the technology. weeks, but with the CyberKnife we can and older, and roughly one in seven men “SBRT types of treatment have expanded deliver the radiation in five treatments will be diagnosed with it at some point. in the past few years,” she says. “Now, over five consecutive days,” says Dr. In 2015, estimates the American with more trials showing how effective Grann. That makes it more convenient Cancer Society, prostate cancer: CyberKnife is, I felt it was a good and less disruptive of the patient’s n will be diagnosed in 220,800 men. addition. And as more patients become life, and helps ensure that the patient n will claim the lives of 27,540 men. eligible for SBRT treatment, it has really completes the course of treatment.

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Burn victim’s comeback

State-of-the-art care for burns of all kinds The injuries sustained by firefighter Jason Fazio (see main article) were grave, but he did have one thing going for him: He was treated at one of the nation’s finest facilities of its kind. The Burn Center at Saint Barnabas is the Michael A. Marano, M.D. only state-certified burn treatment facility in New Jersey and one of North America’s largest. With 12 intensive care beds and a 16-bed step-down unit for less critically injured patients, it provides expert care for patients of all ages. The center offers a full range of specialized services, including a dedicated outpatient department, where individuals with small

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went up to look for the woman in a back bedroom when the fire “flashed.” The heat had risen to such a point that the room erupted in an explosion of fire. “I basically was torched,” says Fazio, who somehow found a window and dove out, fracturing several bones as he landed. He was hosed down to extinguish the fire and rushed to a nearby hospital, then sent by helicopter to The Burn Center at Saint Barnabas Medial Center, where Dr. Asaadi chairs the Department of Plastic Surgery. It was unclear at first whether Fazio would survive the night. The mortality rate for people in his condition was about 90 percent. There were third-degree burns over 50 percent of his body, including his face, head, arms and legs. Fazio was put into a medically induced coma, which he remained in for almost four months, and was given seven skin grafts and a dozen blood transfusions. But he survived. “I am nothing less than a miracle,” he says. A year after the fire, Fazio still had terrible scars on his face and lips, no hair on his face or scalp and one missing ear, and he could barely move his arms because the scars on them had made them so tight. “You lock up almost like an ape,” he says. “I couldn’t reach for a can on a shelf.” He was emotionally locked up as well, and though or minor burns receive treatment and discharged patients return for follow-up care. Each year, some 325–350 inpatients are treated along with nearly 6,000 outpatients. Besides burn intensive care and step-down care, the center offers hydrotherapy and rehabilitative services, according to its medical director, Michael A. Marano, M.D. There’s also peer support, so that burn victims can share feelings and coping strategies. The Burn Center is also committed to lowering the incidence of burn injury throughout the region. Through the Saint Barnabas Burn Foundation, it offers a variety of individualized educational programs aimed at burn prevention and fire safety. Says Dr. Marano: “Mr. Fazio is an example of the need for a positive attitude and strong motivation to recover from an extreme injury such as a burn. People like Mr. Fazio remind us of why we do this type of work and make us proud of them, and all firefighters, every day.”

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On Jason Fazio’s 41st birthday five years ago, he nearly died. A firefighter serving as acting captain of an Asbury Park Fire Department truck company, Fazio was seriously burned. He beat the medical odds simply to survive, but then faced years of physical pain from the scarring caused by his burns—and equally debilitating emotional pain from the trauma, Mokhtar his injuries and their aftermath. Asaadi, Today, though, Fazio’s life is back on track, M.D. thanks to a unique plastic surgeon at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. That doctor—Mokhtar Asaadi, M.D.—not only treats his scarring with an aggressive and unique laser treatment, but also helped Fazio regain the emotional strength to push through injuries that have led others to despair. Fazio, who turns 46 on January 10, lives in Ocean Township, with his wife, Barbara. He has two children from a previous marriage, Nicholas, 13; and Nathan, 10. On Jan. 10, 2011, his company got a 9 a.m. call to a fire at Bangs Avenue and Main Street in Asbury Park. The building had 12 second-floor apartments over stores. The fire was upstairs, and it was believed—incorrectly—that a woman was trapped in it. Heavy smoke billowed out of the windows. Fazio

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the literature, but I have done it many times for burn he was treated for post-traumatic stress disorder patients and found it very successful.” (PTSD) for a while, that treatment had ended. Unable He also fought to get Fazio workers’ compensato work, in pain and severely disfigured, Fazio fell tion coverage for more PTSD treatment. “At first the into a depression. Dr. Asaadi, who has been treating case manager said no, but Dr. Asaadi stayed with burn patients for more than 35 years, helped address me and forced them to keep me going for therapy,” Fazio’s depression as well as his disfigurements. Fazio says. “He told me to get back to the gym, stay First, he fitted Fazio with a hairpiece. “That made off pain pills and get straight. He gave me back me feel good, gave me some positive energy,” Fazio some dignity. My family loves him, and he loves my says. Dr. Asaadi also began reconstructive surgery Ex-firefighter Jason Fazio has faced a long recovery from disfamily. He says, ‘I am so proud of you,’ and I appreon his ears, nose, lips and chin. And he employed figuring injuries he sustained in a ciate that.” an aggressive technique called aponeurotomy, fire. Treatment has helped improve Fazio sees Dr. Asaadi once a month for continwhich he has pioneered in treating burn scars. With his appearance—and his outlook. ued aponeurotomy treatment. Since the accident he it, he cuts into and under the scar tissue with laser has remarried, and this past summer he went back to work—as light and a sharp needle to release the tight tissue. Then he grafts Superintendent of Public Works for the Borough of Deal. fat to the scarred area, which helps prevent new scar formation. “I never thought I would work again,” says the ex-firefighter. “Dr. “This technique has been used for other procedures, but it is Asaadi gave me my life back.” new for burns,” says the doctor. “It has never been written up in

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Building a better joint

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that need to be removed. During surgery, a Joint replacement robotic arm is partially controlled by software to surgery has gone mainstream. In recent years, new help follow that map. “It won’t let you go where it is not programmed to go,” Dr. Rieber says. surgical techniques and better For partial knee replacements, this helps preprosthetics have allowed ever serve healthy tissue and ligaments. “With this apyounger individuals to maintain proach, the knee is better balanced for a normal their active lifestyles by replacarc of motion,” he says. “That means there will ing worn-out knees and hips. be less pain, because the position of the implant Indeed, about 1 million knee is optimized. Patients recover better and have a and hip replacements are permore natural-feeling knee.” formed each year, and nearly In total hip replacement, MAKOplasty 5 million people are now living increases the accuracy of implant placement, with an artificial joint. which reduces the potential for complications. Now joint replacement has “Sometimes there are problems with uneven gone robotic too, thanks to a new limb length and with dislocation, but there are technology called MAKOplasty. so many data points and so much information Michael Rieber, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Saint Barnabas Medical Cen- with the robotic system, it reduces the likelihood of any limb inequalities or dislocation,” ter, says this robotic surgical system makes says Dr. Rieber. a good procedure even better. “Joint replaceHe adds that the Food and Drug Adminment has been touted as one of the greatest medical advancements of the late 20th century, istration recently approved the software and procedure for total knee replacement with the and now the robot makes it more precise, robot. “That’s really exciting,” he says. “We don’t leading to a quicker recovery and longer-lastdo that many partial knees, and the total knee will ing replacement,” he says. be launched in the next few months here at Saint MAKOplasty is currently approved for partial Barnabas. We will be one of the first knee replacement—in which only in the area to do it robotically.” the diseased and damaged portion Robotic replacement surgery is of the joint is replaced—and total “good for all comers,” he says, with hip replacement procedures. It uses the possible exception of patients three-dimensional computed toseeking a revision of an existing mography (CT) imaging to determine implant. “It is a great tool to have,” the the precise implant size, position doctor adds. “It gives surgeons and and alignment for each patient, and patients more confidence. Everyit helps the surgeon accurately map Michael Rieber, M.D. body wins.” the areas of bone and soft tissues

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A robotic system makes hip and knee replacement surgery better than ever.

Can a diet stop seizures?

It is said that everything old is new again, and that adage surely applies to a treatment for children with certain forms of epilepsy. A century ago, doctors found that changing a child’s diet to include high amounts of fat and very low amounts of carbohydrates helped control seizures. Over the next several decades, pharmacologists developed new anticonvulsant drugs to treat the disease, and this high-fat regimen—the ketogenic diet—fell out of favor. But now physicians are recommending the diet again for children who fail to respond to two or more medications—and with good success. Studies have shown that more than 50 percent of children who adhere to the diet have a greater than 50 percent improvement in seizure control. In fact, 10 percent become seizure-free. “Believe it or not, the ketogenic diet is 90 percent fat,” says Rina F. Goldberg, M.D., a pediatric neurologist at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. “It breaks down fats instead of carbohydrates to create the energy necessary for the epileptic’s survival. Most of us use sugars, in the form of carbohydrates, as an energy source, but when some epilepsy patients, especially kids, switch to using fats to fuel the brain, seizures lessen.” Here’s the drawback: Every meal must be carefully calibrated to Shutterstock

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Most of us don’t permit our kids a high-fat regimen. But for children with epilepsy it can help prevent attacks. ensure the proper mix of fat, carbohydrates, proteins and other nutrients. Heavy cream, for example, is incorporated into many dishes to increase the fat content and cut the appetite. But these strict diets can be especially hard on kids. “So much of their social activity involves food,” she says. “So it’s not easy when every meal has to be planned and weighed, when even one potato chip at a birthday party can throw off that balance.” And it’s not just foods that need to be considered. “The kids also have to use carb-free medicines, toothpastes and shampoos, things that you don’t think of as having carbohydrates,” says Alexa Bacino, a Saint Barnabas Medical Center dietitian. She works with these patients’ families to calculate nutrient ratios and plan meals. “There are ketogenic cookbooks on the market, and new products like ketogenic breads that allow kids to feel like they are having regular food.” She says creative recipes make the food taste fine, but the social adjustments are difficult. “We recently had a kids’ club event for these patients, and they complained about having to bring their own food everywhere,” she says. “But when they and their parents see that adhering to a special diet successfully controls seizures, they understand that the rewards outweigh the challenges.”

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1 Wear a long-sleeve silk blouse in a dark hue with a wide range of skirts and pants. Navy blouse by Brunello Cucinelli.

2 Expand your

wardrobe options with a classic suede pencil skirt in a solid, neutral tone. Tan suede skirt by Brunello Cucinelli.

A luxurious fur snood scarf adds instant impact to any ensemble. This fox scarf by Eleventy.

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4 A change of shoes

and jewelry takes a simple, classic silk dress from daytime to dinner and after. Navy dress by Brunello Cucinelli.

A sleek, tailored coat is the perfect topper for any outfit in your wardrobe. Gray alpaca fur and wool coat by Pas de Calais.

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Give her one of these subtle statement pieces and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll feel like a princess in her very own story.

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Bold yet elegant, this trio of pieces makes a striking statement: 18-karat gold Tahitian pearl and amethyst necklace, 18-karat gold crossover bangle with diamonds totaling 1.53 carats, and a platinum and 18-karat gold square ring with diamonds totaling 1.33 carats. All from Aires Jewelers in Morris Plains.

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Diamonds play a starring role in these creative custom designs: 18-karat white and rose gold earrings set with white diamonds totaling 1.11 carats, pink diamonds totaling .64 carat and two pear-shape pink diamonds in center at .60 carat; 18-karat white and rose gold flower ring set with five rose-cut pear-shape diamonds totaling 2.08 carats; and 18-karat white, yellow and rose gold full- and rose-cut diamond cuff bracelet totaling 4.17 carats. All from Yanina & Co. in Cedar Grove.

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Diamonds play a starring role in these creative custom designs: 14-karat white gold diamond drop earrings totaling 2.68 carats and 14-karat white gold diamond necklace totaling 3.23 carats. All from Michael Anthony Jewelers in West Caldwell.

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Snow may be falling soon, but you can still enjoy the linksâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; 18-karat yellow gold links by Italian jewelry designer Roberto Coin. His timeless yet modern Oro Classic collection includes diamond link earrings, necklace and bracelet. All from Sidney Thomas at the Mall at Short Hills.

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Dare to be different with a colorful statement piece like these 14-karat yellow gold earrings featuring 4.58 carats of oval rubies, .56 carat of pear rubies, .60 carat of round pink sapphires and 3.75 carats of oval amethysts. From George Press Jewelers in Livingston. Blue Iris mink coat available at Schultz Furrier in Millburn.

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Matthew Vaccaro, D.D.S. Robert Bizzarro, D.M.D. • Bucknell University, Undergraduate • State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo, Graduated Cum Laude • Morristown Medical Center, Residency • Morristown Medical Center, Staff Attending Dentist • Apex Seminars, Continuing Dental Education Society, Participant • Aesthetic Advantage Continuum, Graduate • Member of American Dental Association and Academy of General Dentistry • Sustaining member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

• Loyola University in Maryland, Graduate • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Graduate • Morristown Medical Center, Residency • Morristown Medical Center, Staff Attending Dentist

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THE DENVILLE IMPLANT, Cosmetic and Family Dentistry Center is a well-established, multifaceted practice encompassing all aspects of dentistry, surgery and with an on-site dental lab, which means patients receive consistent care all under one roof. Two of the area’s leading dental experts, founder Hal Kimowitz, DMD, FAGD, PA, and son Adam Kimowitz, DMD, examine and consult with every patient, and together they’ve built legions of caring relationships with generations of families since the practice was founded in 1976. From laser dentistry to full mouth restorations, both doctors integrate extensive training and advanced technology for superior outcomes. The office provides CEREC 3-D technology, which allows for quality and convenient same-day tooth restoration. The office is also the exclusive provider of Hybridge Dental Implants, a technology that offers a high quality and cost-effective solution for replacement of a single tooth to a full mouth. Dr. Hal and Adam Kimowitz are trained and credentialed in both the surgical and restorative phases of implant therapy, meaning as a patient there is no need to visit multiple offices. All care is performed under one roof, providing greater treatment continuity and consistency. Both Dr’s place hundreds of implants yearly and have helped many patients regain their confidence and function through a lasting smile with Hybridge. Named America’s Top Dentist five years in a row, Dr. Hal Kimowitz has also been granted the title of “Fellow” of the Academy of General Dentistry. His other numerous achievements include recognition by the International Congress of Oral Implanvology as a Credentialed Diplomate for outstanding contribution to research and education in the field. Dr. Adam Kimowitz’s wide range of expertise includes cosmetic, restorative, surgical therapy and the management of the most complex dental problems. He is a Credentialed Implant Dentist and has earned the status of Fellow with both the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the International College of Oral Implantologists in recognition of his outstanding work. Together, Drs. Hal and Adam Kimowitz will always find the best solutions for your unique dental needs. Find out more by visiting Denville Implant’s website or call for a no-fee consultation.

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PEOPLE WHO AVOID DENTAL CARE because they fear the dentist may smile less and be perceived by others as unfriendly in social and professional situations. Once you love your smile, it will change your life. We love helping people regain control of their lives by giving them the ability to smile. As we get older, there are two absolutes: our hair starts to gray and our teeth become yellow. The most common request from our patients is for whiter teeth. It is amazing how whiter teeth can boost a patient’s confidence and make them enjoy smiling again. For more involved reconstructive procedures, such as composite bonding or porcelain veneers, we love to show patients what the possibilities are before we do anything permanent. Our patients’ smiles are our signatures so we want to ensure that they are completely happy. Dentistry is so different from years ago. Materials have improved, technologies have advanced and the results overall are much better. We can let a patient know within minutes how we can close spaces, correct misshapen teeth, and create a masterpiece smile. We treat our patients the way we would want to be treated, and we cater to anxious and fearful patients so we can give them the comfort and aesthetics they deserve. We do everything we can to make our patients look and feel great. From the pampering spa-like environment to advanced and pain-free technology, our family and cosmetic dental practice changes patient’s lives every day by creating healthy, dazzling smiles.

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• University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

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A LEADER IN COSMETIC and restorative dentistry, Dr. Jay Schuster is proud to be the only Morristown general dentist recognized by his peers as a New Jersey Monthly top dentist since 2009. In addition to recently moving to the renovated former historic Red Cross building in Morristown, Dr. Schuster has expanded his dental team to include Dr. Andrew Sacco. Together the team offers award-winning care, from basic oral treatments to complete smile makeovers, in a modern, high-tech dental practice. The office boasts luxuries such as heated massage chairs, iPad stations plus flat-screen TVs and programmable music options in each treatment room. Dr. Schuster, an Invisalign-preferred provider, also offers other state-of-the-art dental technology. New technology includes the DEXIS CariVu for advanced caries detection through transillumination technology. Dr. Schuster offers the E4D CAD/CAM device that creates same-day crowns, onlays and veneers for patients. In addition, he uses an all-digital x-ray machine that emits minimal radiation, and a VELscope providing the industry’s most advanced oral cancer screening. With over 25 years of experience in restorative, cosmetic and implant dentistry, as well as hundreds of hours of continuing education, Dr. Schuster likes to educate patients about the benefits of mercury-free materials and BPA-free cosmetic restorations. He’s also proud to say that hygienists Andrea and Dale have been with Metro Dental for over a decade. With this kind of exceptional service, no wonder patients from California to Florida, and from Australia, Japan, Ghana and Europe, trust their smiles to Dr. Schuster and his team. Visit and enjoy Metro Dental’s amenity-filled office plus free parking.

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soup day of the

you know soup is a warm, nutritious pick-me-up, but it’s also full of surprises. Tonight, why not treat your family to one of these hearty choices?

Tomato Soup with smoked paprika and bacon serves 4–6

n 4 slices thick-cut bacon n 1 Tb. unsalted butter n 1 yellow onion, chopped n 2 cloves garlic, minced n 2 cans (28 oz. each) crushed tomatoes

n 3 Tbs. heavy cream n 1¼ tsp. smoked paprika n salt and freshly ground pepper In a large, heavy saucepan, fry the bacon over medium heat, turning once, until crispy, 8–10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels. Let cool, and then crumble. Add the butter to the pan and melt over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until very soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender. Return to the saucepan and add the cream, paprika, and ½ tsp. salt. Return just to a boil, turn off the heat, taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve, topped with the bacon and a generous grinding of pepper.

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saffron fregola with seafood serves 4

n 1 tsp. saffron threads n ¼ cup dry white wine n 2 Tbs. olive oil n ½ lb. medium shrimp, shelled and deveined

n ½ lb. medium scallops, tough muscles removed n 1 small yellow onion, chopped n 2 cloves garlic, minced n 2 cups chicken broth n 1 cup fregola (Sardinian couscous) or Israeli couscous

n salt and freshly ground pepper n ½ lb. clams, scrubbed n 2 Tbs. minced flat-leaf parsley Crush the saffron in a bowl and add the white wine. Set aside. In a large, heavy pot, warm 1 Tb. of the oil over high heat. When the pan is very hot, add the shrimp and sear for 1 minute on each side. (Do not cook all the way through.) Transfer to a bowl. Add the scallops and sear for one minute on each side, also without cooking all the way through. Transfer to the bowl with the shrimp. Add the remaining 1 Tb. oil, onion and garlic to the same pot and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the saffron mixture and cook for 2 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Add the fregola, stir to combine, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the clams, discarding any that do not close to the touch. Cover the saucepan tightly and steam for 3 minutes. Remove the lid and quickly add the shrimp and scallops. Tightly cover the saucepan again and continue to cook just until the clams open and the shrimp and scallops are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Discard any unopened clams. Serve, sprinkled with the parsley.

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Squash soup with sage brown butter serves 4–6

n 1 butternut squash (2 lb.), peeled and diced n 3 Tbs. olive oil n salt and freshly ground pepper n 2 Tbs. unsalted butter n 1 yellow onion, chopped n 2 cloves garlic, minced n 4 cups vegetable broth For the SAGE BROWN BUTTER: n ¼ cup unsalted butter n 6 sage leaves OPTIONAL: n heavy cream for garnish Preheat the oven to 400˚F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the squash with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the prepared baking sheet and roast until tender, about 25 minutes. In a large, heavy pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the roasted squash and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes to blend the flavors. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender. Return to the pot and season with salt and pepper. To make the sage brown butter, melt the butter in a small frying pan over low heat. Add the sage leaves and cook until the butter begins to brown and the sage is very aromatic, 3–4 minutes. Serve the soup drizzled with the brown butter, 1–2 sage leaves, and a swirl of cream, if desired.

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Sweet potato corn chowder with avocado serves 6

n 2 Tbs. olive oil n 1 small white onion, finely diced n 2 cloves garlic, minced n 2 tsp. ground cumin n ½ tsp. ground coriander n salt and freshly ground pepper n 2 sweet potatoes (1½ lb.), peeled and diced

n 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth n 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced n 8 ears fresh corn, husks and silk removed and kernels cut from cobs, or 3½ cups thawed frozen corn kernels n 2 Tbs. minced cilantro n 1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and diced

n ½ cup sour cream (optional) In a large, heavy pot, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the cumin, coriander and salt and pepper to taste and cook for 1 minute. Add the sweet potatoes, stir to coat, and cook for 3 minutes. Add the broth, bring to a boil, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Add the red pepper and corn and cook until the vegetables are tender, 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Puree half of the soup in a blender. Return to the pot. Stir in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Serve, garnished with the avocado and the sour cream if desired.

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White bean and ham soup serves 4–6

n 4 slices thick-cut bacon n ½ lb. cooked ham steak, cubed n 1 Tb. olive oil n 1 small yellow onion, diced n 3 cloves garlic, minced n 2 celery ribs, diced n 2 cups chicken broth n 2 cans (15 oz. each) white beans, drained

n salt and freshly ground pepper For the CORN BREAD CROUTONS:

n 1 Tb. unsalted butter n 1 small loaf corn bread, cut into ½-inch cubes Set a large, heavy pot over mediumhigh heat. Add the bacon and cook until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Let cool, then crumble into bitesized pieces. Set aside in a bowl. Add the ham to the pot and cook, stirring often, until browned, about 4 minutes. Add the ham to the bowl with the bacon. Add the oil, onion, garlic and celery to the pot and saute until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the broth and beans and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Puree half of the soup in a blender. Return to the pot along with the ham and bacon and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. To make the corn bread croutons, in a frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the corn bread cubes and cook, turning once, until they are golden brown on both sides. Serve, topped with the croutons.

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turkey noodle soup with spinach serves 8–10

n 2 Tbs. olive oil n 1 yellow onion, chopped n 3 cloves garlic, minced n 3 carrots, peeled and finely diced

n 4 celery ribs, finely diced n 1½ Tbs. minced thyme n 8 cups chicken broth n ½ lb. wide egg noodles n 2½ cups shredded cooked turkey meat

n 2 cups packed spinach leaves n salt and freshly ground pepper In a large, heavy pot, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery and thyme and saute until the carrots begin to soften, about 8 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook until al dente, about 5 minutes. Add the turkey and spinach and stir to combine. Simmer the soup for 5 minutes to blend the flavors. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

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Rarely a star on its own, this nutritious, nut-like grain is a great ensemble player. How often do you sit down to enjoy a bowl of barley? Seldom, perhaps. But as a can-do ingredient, this versatile grain— ranked fourth in a recent list of the world’s top cereal crops—is an unsung hero in the modern foodscape. It has a subtle, nut-like flavor, an appealing beady shape and a pasta-like consistency, and it’s surprisingly easy to incorporate into some of your favorite meals. Barley’s a sturdy utility performer that deserves to be in the spotlight.

Germany roughly tied for second place. Among U.S. states, Idaho—famous for potatoes—is also the barley champ. What distinguishes ordinary barley from barley malt, used in making beer and whiskey? Simply put, barley malt is grain that has been soaked and allowed to partially sprout, giving it a slightly sweeter flavor. But the process is anything but simple, and certain carefully

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54 MAIN An extensive menu of American cuisine, 54 Main St., 973.966.0252 Begum palace Authentic Indian cuisine, 300 Main St., 973.660.9100 David’s Rumba Cafe Latin cuisine, 6 Elmer St., 973.520.8160

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MORRISTOWN

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Nestled in the scenic Smoke Rise community of Kinnelon, The Smoke Rise Village Inn has been offering fine cuisine for over 65 years. The Inn features a lovely cobblestone courtyard, country gardens and has gained award-winning notoriety for its exceptional service and first class cuisine. Offering ala carte lunch and dinner service as well as a full service Catering department, the Inn has evolved into one of the area’s premier culinary and catering destinations. Reservations Recommended. CALL TODAY TO MAKE YOUR MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH RESERVATIONS 9 PERIMETER ROAD, KINNELON, NJ 07405 973.838.7770

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ADEGA GRILL Fine Portuguese and Spanish cuisine with a large wine selection, 130 Ferr y St., 973.589.0550 DON PEPE Traditional Spanish cuisine, offering fresh lobster and steak specials, 844 McCarter Hwy., 973.623.4662 FORNO’S OF SPAIN RESTAURANT Authentic Spanish cuisine featuring fresh seafood, 47 Ferr y St., 973.589.4767 IBERIA PENINSULA Casual Portuguese and Spanish fare featuring skewered chicken, beef, pork and sausage, 63-69 Ferr y St., 973.344.5611 NICO KITCHEN AND BAR High-end eclectic Italian small plates, 1 Center St., 973.642.1226

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The Frelinghuysen Mansion, Morristown, friendsoffosterfieldsandcoopermill.org Art aficionados turned out to support the organization’s charitable event, which raised funds for the retirement of Calvin and Hobbes, the current draft horse team at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, and the future purchase of a new draft horse team.

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Experience the holidays circa 1928 at Kip’s Castle, Dec. 1–31.

DEC 1–31 For a royal holiday experience, visit HOLIDAY AT ESSEX COUNTY KIP’S CASTLE during the month of December for a self-guided tour of the first floor and experience the holidays circa 1928. Tours are from 12 to 4 p.m. Admission: FREE. Visit essexcountynj.org or call 973.239.2465 for more information.

DEC 2–27 Comic relief. The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey in Madison presents one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, which will be running for the duration of the holiday season. Tickets start at $32. For show times, visit shakespearenj.org or call 973.408.5600. DEC 4 If you never had a piece of chocolate you didn’t like, join the town of Boonton for a CHOCOLATE STROLL on Main Street, 5 to 9 p.m. Businesses will be open late for an evening of socializing, dining, shopping and discounts on everything chocolate. Admission: FREE. Visit boontonmainstreet .org for more information.

Climb aboard the Santa Claus train, Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13.

Crane House and Historic YWCA, 1 to 4 p.m. Family tours will focus on ways to keep warm in the winter when heat was not an option. Admission: $10 per family. Questions? Go to montclairhistorical.org for the answers.

DEC 5–12 The Barn at Highlands

Jan 14 Physician, author and New Age guru Deepak Chopra presents “The Future of Well Being” at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $49–$99. A book signing follows the informative lecture. Head to mayoarts.org or call 973.539.8008 for more details.

Ridge Park in Chester is the venue for THE FESTIVAL OF TREES, where there will be community-decorated holiday trees for purchase, visits from Santa, a sing-along storyteller and more. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. Admission: $3 seniors and children, $5 adults. Call 908.879.2202 for more information or visit srcnj.org.

DEC 11–13 HOLIDAY CRAFT MORRISTOWN celebrates its 25th anniversary at the Morristown National Guard Armory, offering shoppers the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. Admission: $9 general, $8 seniors, FREE for children. Call 845.331.7900 to learn more.

DEC 26–JAN 3 Seek and you shall

DEC 5, 6, 12 &13 All aboard! The 24th Annual SANTA CLAUS SPECIAL departs from the Whippany Railway Museum grounds for a 10-mile, 45-minute excursion.

Jan 10 Bring the kids to the Montclair Historical Society’s Family Fun day at the

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Order tickets online for the 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. or 4 p.m. rides. Kids receive a special gift from Santa’s elves. Tickets: $14 adults, $9 children. Purchase yours at whippanyrail waymuseum.net or call 973.887.8177.

find. Head over to The Frelinghuysen Arboretum for a special HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT. Bring your camera and/or cell phone to help you capture the items on the list and take home a prize for the whole family. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and is closed on January 1. Admission: $10 per family. Visit aboretumfriends.org or call 973.326.7601 for more details.

DEC 5 Celebrate Christmas with CHRIS WESTFALL at the Investors Bank Theatre at the RoxPAC at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: general admission $20. For more details, visit rox buryalliance.tix.com or call 862.219.1379.

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Jan 24 Award-winning theatrical storyteller and host of public radio’s A Prairie Home Companion, Garrison keillor shares his homespun humor at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark at 7 p.m. Tickets: $39.50–$59.50. Visit nypac.org or call 888.466.5722 to purchase yours. Jan 28–Feb 14 A nun dies under mysterious circumstances in a remote parish in northern Michigan and her pastor has been charged with the murder. That’s the dramatic plot of the play The runner Stumbles at the Morris Museum in Morristown. Tickets: $20–$45. For specific dates and show times, call 973.971.3700 or visit morrismuseum.org. Send event listings to: Morris/Essex Health & Life, 110 Summit Ave., Montvale, NJ 07645; or email us at editor@wainscotmedia.com. Listings must be received two months before the event and must include a phone number or website that will be published.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS DECEMBER 2015 & JANUARY 2016

Unless noted, all of the following programs are free and require registration. For a complete list of programs and to register online, please visit: barnabashealth.org/sbmcevents. PROGRAM LOCATIONS: SBMC - Saint Barnabas Medical Center, 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ BHACC - Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Orange Ave., Livingston, NJ JCC MetroWest - Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Ave., West Orange, NJ (programs are open to the general public) Those interested in learning more about the latest programs and services offered by Saint Barnabas Medical Center and Barnabas Health Outpatient Centers can sign up for our free, monthly E-newsletter by visiting tinyurl.com/sbmcnews.

PET THERAPY DAY AT SAINT BARNABAS

December 9; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm • SBMC We know human-animal interaction brings joy, laughter, and healing to patients. Saint Barnabas’s Pet Therapy program is a patient-centered experience that brings dogs to the hospital to interact with patients in need. Our therapy teams understand the needs of patients with various medical conditions and are certified by Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs. Employees and members of the community are invited to join the Pet Therapy Team to learn more about the program and its benefits and even take a “selfie” with some of our amazing dogs! To learn more, please contact Jackie Canete, Pet Therapy Coordinator, at jcanete@barnabashealth.org.

Feeling Stronger—Feeling Better: For Individuals with Parkinson’s and Other Neuromuscular/Movement Disorders Support Group: December 7; 1:30 to 2:30 pm Strength Training: Wednesdays; 1:30 to 2:30 pm Tai Chi Chih: Mondays; 1:30 to 2:30 pm JCC MetroWest • 973-322-5620

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group

ONGOING CHILDBIRTH & PARENTING CLASSES

Osteoporosis Support Group

To learn more: barnabashealth.org/ maternity or call 973-322-5360

December 9; 6:00 pm BHACC • 973-322-7433

DA VINCI SURGICAL ROBOT EXHIBITION

December 13; 9:00 am to 8:00 pm The Mall at Short Hills 1200 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills Join Saint Barnabas Medical Center physicians who specialize in robotic surgery to learn more about the benefits of robotic surgery– including reduced hospital stays and recovery times. Plus, try your hand at being a surgeon by test driving the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System.

December 10; 11:00 am BHACC • 973-322-7830

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December 17; 10:30 am JCC MetroWest • 973-322-5620

Weight Loss Surgery Options January 6; 6:00 pm BHACC • 973-322-7433

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Famous as a destination for carousing spring breakers, Cancun may seem an unlikely place to embark on a fitness journey. But that’s just where I went recently to jump-start mine. Located in a beautiful natural setting on the eastern tip of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, it’s about four hours away by air via flights to Cancun International Airport. The JW Marriott, a quiet 448-room resort just off the busy “hotel zone,” offers a Wellness Beach Retreat package that includes oceanview rooms, a spa treatment, one-day cabana rental and credit toward group fitness classes. I hoped to get some sun, have some fun and get back into a fitness routine. First up: a surefire way to punch up one’s wellness quest—an hour-long boxing class. Truth be told, I was curious, as I’d never done it. But when some friends suggested that I pop two ibuprofens beforehand, well, curiosity turned to fear. (This, of course, says more about my level of fitness than anything else!) Calling the five-person group session “fun” might be a stretch, but there were plenty of giggles amid the panting and sighs. As in many boot-campesque sessions, there were stations, all designed for different benefits— strength, speed, agility, endurance—and we rotated among them. Our instructor, Malcolm, a former national bodybuilding champ and certified fitness pro, offered encouragement amid shouts of “Venga, venga!” (loosely translated as “Faster,

Opposite, clockwise from top left: an ocean-facing cabana at the JW Marriott, the perfect place to relax, retreat from the sun and enjoy complimentary fruit and water throughout the day; an exhilarating speedboat ride through the mangrove channels along the Nichupte Lagoon; a tranquil pool at the luxurious Mayan-inspired spa; tequila tasting (with a sangrita chaser) at the lobby bar; a steaming plate of linguine and shrimp at Gustino.

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faster!”) Afterward, we sipped recovery smoothies at the health bar. The barista recommended the Green Juice, made from celery, spinach, orange, cucumber and pineapple. The drink was delicious— refreshing and not too sweet. Feeling proud of myself, I reasoned that I’d earned a retreat to the poolside, oceanfront Bali-style cabana. There you can read, daydream or just indulge in people-watching. For lunch, healthy options abound at BeachWalk, a bathing suit-friendly eatery, with choices such as Thai shrimp spring rolls, Mexican ceviche, crab cakes and my favorite, a blackened grouper sandwich served with grilled onions and mustard seed roulade sauce. Next, for more relaxation, a spa appointment. Every spa on earth promises to help you “relax, refresh, restore and renew.” This one delivers. After the 75-minute Stress Victims Spa Cure, you’ll feel all those “re”s and more. The tension melts away as your back, neck and shoulders are kneaded and massaged for the first 25 minutes. (Ask for Yesica; she has the hands of a goddess.) Once you’re thoroughly relaxed, next up is a 50-minute facial, including a lovely hydrating mist. When I was well rested, it was time for a night on the town. The restaurant Porfirio’s reimagines the best of traditional Mexican fare in a beautiful setting. (Sit outside if you go around sunset.) Prepare for a multi-sensory experience: The food and service are great. Music videos play in the background, making it feel a little Las Vegasesque—but that adds to the fun. Later, a live band roams through the space, serenading patrons with classic Mexican tunes. Want another way to up the fun quotient? Head to Champions Sports Bar. A favorite of locals, tourists and hotel staff, it offers karaoke nightly. It’s located at the CasaMagna Cancun next door to the JW Marriott. (Stay at either hotel and enjoy the amenities of its sister property.) Of course, no wellness weekend would be complete without yoga, which is great for flexibility, stress relief and a host of other health benefits. (Studies show it reduces the risk of heart disease, decreases blood pressure and lowers low-density, or “bad,” cholesterol by more than 10 points.) In a group class geared toward all experience levels, the emphasis was on breathing, balance and being comfortable with your body now. Yoga isn’t your thing? There are daily stretching and spinning classes too. If you can tear yourself away from the gym and the beach, consider the Aquafun Marina Jungle tour, during which you’ll power through the waters of the Nichupte Lagoon in a twoseat speedboat. After an exhilarating ride with a constant cool spray offering a respite from the sun, you can dive into the turquoise water and do some snorkeling. Back by late afternoon, it’s time for drinks. For a refined alternative to the sugary margarita, try tequila tasting at the lobby bar. Locals enjoy tequila with sangrita, a spicy nonalcoholic beverage meant to cleanse the palate between shots, and JW’s mixology team will explain the differences among these low-calorie sips. For dinner, try Gustino, where low-carb linguine with shrimp, grilled veggies and poached salmon are popular, waistline-friendly options. The Branzino al cartoccio con finocchio e sedano, Chilean sea bass with lemons, fennel and leeks, is a delicious—and healthy—choice. Turns out Cancun wasn’t such an unlikely spot for a wellness retreat. After all, true wellness means finding balance, not just physically, but socially, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually. And a beautiful beach doesn’t hurt one bit.

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