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Health
Migraines affect more than one in five women, but there is still a lot of misconception surrounding these headaches. Research has shown that this is a neurological disorder, and there are several treatment options available. Triggers vary from person to person, and patient input is key to addressing the condition. This article will help you understand migraines and how to treat them.
Migraine needs to be addressed on various fronts; a useful tool in managing the condition is a diary detailing your episodes, foods and medications taken, and events prior to the attack. The record helps in understanding your migraine pattern and triggers. It also comes in handy to provide your doctor better feedback about your symptoms and treatment response.
Fitness
If spring is near, that means swimsuit season cannot be far behind. Don’t panic! Consult this article for tips on how to achieve the flat stomach you have always dreamed about – exercises and evaluations of popular TV products are included.
When performing any abdominal exercise, think quality not quantity. It’s more important to use good form than to see how many crunches you can do in a minute … A complete exercise routine contains those for both core and the outer abdominals. Any exercise that challenges balance, like sitting on a stability ball (the large, colorful inflated balls found in every gym) potentially activates the core.
Book Corner
This month, columnist Debbi Honorof considers women and career transitions. She reviews four books that address everything from returning to the workforce after being home to raise a family, to finding real purpose – even passion – in the work you choose. You also have the opportunity to meet some of these authors, and other notable speakers, at a full-day conference on Sat., March 7. “Women in Career Transition: Opportunities, Possibilities and Strategies” at Hofstra University, 9am-4pm, features a keynote address by News 12’s Judy Martin.
In The Career Clinic, Maureen Anderson, host of the nationally syndicated radio program of the same name, shares insights … about taking the leap from ho-hum jobs into jobs that [leave you] happier and more fulfilled … Mary Jane Ballou was a New York City library director until a stroke left her unable to continue working … She packed up and moved to Florida with the dream of becoming a harpist, something she had given up to become a librarian.
Ladies at Lunch
Find out what readers just like you think about the many dining establishments all over our Island. Long Island Woman treats a reader and a guest to lunch; you get the inside information. This month, reviewers visited Milk and Sugar in Bay Shore. (You can enter for a chance to be a guest reviewer by visiting liwomanonline.com/lunch.html)
FYI
Broadway star Idina Menzel is a Long Island woman, too, and she is at the Tilles Center for one night only, March 28 … enjoy a Literary Afternoon Tea with Long Island authors on March 29 … attend an informative and motivational conference at Hofstra University about women and career transitions on March 7 … check out a hypnotherapeutic CD that can reduce wrinkles and help you relax … budding playwrights can enter the 13th annual Public Access TV competition … and check out this month’s picks: a product (Pin-Up lip balms); a book (Boyfriend University); an event (Jodi Picoult book signing); and, a website to check out (about dining establishments on Long Island).
Plus, meet this month’s Long Island Woman, Arlene K. Haims, owner of Haims Insurance Group.
Sustenance
Forget about politics and religion – if you want to spark a serious debate, bring up the topic of brownies. Everyone has an opinion on what makes a perfect version. Learn some little-known facts about the scrumptious dessert, and try out some sample recipes. Don’t say we didn’t warn you; reading about the delicacy will make you want to eat some!
The first known recipe for brownies contained no chocolate at all! The cake was named for the nice brown color it turned from molasses. Nice taste but not what we currently call “brownie.” Somewhere along the way, chocolate was added, and today, brownies rate as a classic American sweet.
Happenings
Welcome a new season by finding fun activities in our wide-ranging calendar that collects classes, lectures, outdoor adventures, art exhibits and entertainment of all kinds.
Support Groups
Our extensive listings cover myriad topics, categorized by subject matter for easy reference.
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