FYI
Can kissing cause cavities? Will going to church increase your chances of getting married? Find out when you pick up the October issue. Also, check out our first web sighting - a new feature where we share an interesting Web site to visit.
Books
Michelle Levine did not have to look far to recommend some good reading this month. Long Island authors are featured, along with one book that is set in Montauk. Long Beach resident William Kornblum takes us sailing with him in At Sea In The City: New York From The Water’s Edge. In Man Walks Into A Room, Huntington author Nicole Krauss offers a thought-provoking tale about a 36-year-old Columbia University English professor with a brain tumor that erases his memories past age 12. The East End sets the scene in Forgive the Moon, a moving story about one woman's journey to find herself. If you're a Halloween lover in the mood for a mystery, Long Island native Carol Goodman has what you're looking for in The Lake of Dead Languages.
Fitness
Now that bathing suit season is a fading memory, are you eating more and working out less? Contributor Stephen Billman, owner of Outside The Box Personal Training, urges you not to give up. Health and fitness is a lifestyle change, not a quick fix to get you into that dress you want to wear next month. Get motivated and make the decision to live a healthier life. Billman shares some ways to make health and fitness an easier choice.
Health
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Long Island Woman is fortunate to have two breast cancer survivors share their stories. Breast cancer activist, Geri Barish, president of One in Nine, movingly recounts her battle with cancer, which actually began in 1974 when her son underwent radiation treatment. Barish makes an impassioned plea for more research. Her story will touch you as a mother and as a woman.
Barbara Pate Glacel, Ph.D., author of Hitting the Wall: Memoir of a Cancer Journey, shares tips for how survivors can take charge of their recovery and maintain the positive attitude that is key to healing. Friends and family members of breast cancer survivors will also find useful information about how to help their loved one on this journey.
Learn what lymphedema is, why it’s dangerous and how to recognize it. Also, be sure to review our Health Professional Guide and hold onto it as a future reference for all of your health care needs.
Style
It's the details that count and for fall that means having the perfect accessories. Style Editor Elyce Neuhauser runs down the top 10, from hats to boots, lingerie to jewelry and everything in between. You'll find everything you need to know to look your very best.
Travel
You can stay close to home and still enjoy a getaway. Susan Purdy offers some suggestions for a sleepover in New York City. Places to stay, eat and see are all included so get ready to explore the greatest city on Earth.
Sustenance
October and pumpkins - the two are inseparable. Wendy Burt reveals that the orange gourds are not just for carving. Read about all of the edible options you have with this ubiquitous symbol of fall. There’s even a recipe for low-fat pumpkin date nut muffins. Yummy!
Volunteering
Susan Purdy introduces us to the Pilot Clubs of Long Island, part of Pilot International, a civic service organization for executive and professional women. See how a small group of women and a small contribution of time can have a tremendous impact on a community.
Happenings
Get out your calendars and make plans with Long Island Woman. We'll tell you what's happening on Long Island in October, from classes and lectures to exhibits and events. There's also listings of what's on local stages, things to do outdoors and support groups you can turn to for help.
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