By Ava Elghanayan Design by Justin Negard Live music is getting a remix. Concertgoing no longer means squeezing into a crowded bar with flashing lights, hoping you remembered earplugs. Accessibility is finally in the spotlight, with sensory-friendly options, earlier showtimes, family-friendly concerts and even free and pay-what-you-can events. Let’s take a look at the accessible concert options nearby. 1. Sensory ...

Music can regulate the nervous system, reduce pain and heal trauma Writing by Anastasia Mills Healy  Artwork by Justin Negard As a graduate student in 1978, when Dr. Concetta Tomaino was assigned to play atmospheric music for the mostly nonresponsive residents of a nursing home in Brooklyn, the staff who fed them through tubes and tied them to their wheelchairs ...

Writing by Kayla Schmidt Artwork by Molly McGarvey Reports of suspicious activity amongst the county have surfaced; citizens claim the water is “unsafe.” But who is the perpetrator? Well, it’s not really a question of who, but what. And that “what” are forever chemicals known by the name of PFAS. PFAS 101 Let’s start with the basics. What are PFAS? ...

Writing by Susan Trumpdour Artwork by Justin Negard We’ve all met “natural” enthusiasts who proudly slather their faces with mysterious plant concoctions, strictly follow the latest clean-food fads or promote the benefits of consuming raw milk as a life elixir. Many believe anything labeled “natural” guarantees better health, happiness and a thriving gut microbiome. But the truth is, just because ...

Start thinking about your health longevity sooner and implement healthy habits now. For example, become more physically active, maintain a healthy diet & body weight, limit or remove alcohol intake, develop good sleeping habits, don’t smoke and limit pharmaceutical drugs. We also recommend you focus on developing positive social relationships as well as learning how to manage stress and anxiety ...

Writing by Alina Mata Artwork by Aeneas Eaton Remember learning that eating carrots would improve your eyesight? Or that, according to the Kardashians, SugarBearHair gummies could give you stronger and shinier hair? What about when Prevagen claimed it could improve your memory? These claims, along with hundreds of others (Cheerios, Skechers, vitaminwater, etc.), were false. But don’t feel embarrassed if ...

Writing By Emma Lazar Artwork by Tricia Caracappa Modern life moves fast. Between work, school, family and the constant pull of screens, it’s easy to feel like there’s no time to take care of your health. But wellness doesn’t have to mean hours at the gym or a complete lifestyle overhaul. Sometimes, the most effective changes are the smallest ones—especially ...

Writing By Isabella Aranda Artwork by Tricia Caracappa Brain fog, constant fatigue, nagging headaches? Dehydration might be the culprit, even if these symptoms only pop up now and then. Luckily, staying hydrated is easier than you think. Here’s how you can stay healthy and hydrated throughout the year. 1. Bad memory? It may be dehydration. Your brain needs water to ...

Writing Gia Miller and Stacey Pfeffer Artwork by Eliyahu Greenwald If we’re being honest, no one is perfect. Some people have a mouth full of crooked teeth, while others cannot see two feet in front of them. There are people whose eyes itch and noses drip when flowers begin to bloom and others who cannot comfortably enjoy pizza or ice ...

Writing By Gia Miller Artwork by Justin Negard When Bedford resident Katelyn DiFede was 17 years old, her mother, Janine McEneaney, rushed her to the emergency room six times over the course of seven weeks. Initially, DiFede was treated for an allergic reaction, and once that healed, other urgent and concerning symptoms, such as ovarian cysts, appeared. They became “regulars,” ...

When you walk into 21 Black Spring Road, you’ll feel it—that special, inexplicable feeling of refuge, joy and tranquility. There’s a literal and figurative warmth pouring in from the large living room windows; it envelops the entire space. It’s a retreat. It’s a place where you can clear your head and feel grounded. It’s good for the body and the ...

Writing by Alexandra Zodda Artwork by Tricia Caracappa Brains are pretty amazing. “Your brain serves valuable functions,” says Dr. Emeran Mayer, a neuroscientist, gastroenterologist and founder of The Mayer Model, which explores the role of the brain-gut axis in overall health and well-being. “It’s this supercomputer that you carry around with you throughout life. And if you don’t take care ...