Category Archives: Health & Fitness

Dr. Tan Selected As Director Of Pathology And Lab Medicine At Saratoga Hospital

January 9, 2020January 10, 2020

Dr. Josenia Tan, director of pathology and laboratory medicine at Saratoga Hospital.
Courtesy Saratoga Hospital

Dr. Josenia Tan has been named medical director of pathology and laboratory medicine at Saratoga Hospital. She was also elected chair of the department at the hospital by the Saratoga Hospital medical staff. Dr. Joy Tan

Tan came to Saratoga Hospital in 2018 as assistant medical director of pathology and laboratory medicine. Previously, she was an assistant professor and associate chief of laboratory medicine at Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center.

She heads a team of three anatomic and clinical pathologists. All are members of the faculty in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Albany Med. All also are on the Saratoga Hospital medical staff, assigned full time—and exclusively—to Saratoga Hospital.

Woman Opens enLiven Studio In Saratoga Springs, Offering Affordable Yoga Classes

September 7, 2019September 9, 2019

Carrie Winograd Kaufman conducts a yoga class at her enLiven studio in Saratoga Springs.
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By Christine Graf

Saratoga Spring’s newest yoga studio, enLiven, is now offering a full schedule of yoga and movement classes.

The studio, located at 120 South Broadway, had a Memorial Day soft opening. Since that time, owner Carrie Winograd Kaufman has been busy hiring teachers and planning class offerings.

Regular classes at enLiven will be taught by one of the studio’s five teachers. Guest teachers will also be conducting special classes and workshops.

Kaufman has been teaching yoga locally for more than 12 years. Five years ago, she quit her job to found enLiven Retreats. After working exclusively on her business for several years, she resumed her career as an internet executive. She continues to operate enLiven Retreats in addition to operating her new studio.

Kaufman’s retreat business has evolved over time to meet the demands of her customers. Part of that evolution included opening a Saratoga Springs studio.

Individualized Fitness And Nutrition Made Available At Saratoga Health & Fitness

September 7, 2019September 9, 2019

Michael Lapolla, left, and Nicholas Galuardi, are owners of Saratoga Health & Fitness.
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By Andrea Palmer

Michael Lapolla and Nicholas Galuardi are celebrating 10 years in business with Saratoga Health & Wellness at 538 Maple Ave. in Saratoga Springs.

“Nick and I previously worked for a cardiology group in town, and they went through some changes and challenges. At that point, we ended up going off on our own. We officially opened in November 2009,” said Lapolla.

The center provides a variety of fitness programs, including some specialized for golfers.

Good nutrition is also important.

Rebecca Mahoney, a certified and registered dietitian, provides nutrition services to all members. She specializes in behavioral nutrition and can provide very specific advice regarding various medical problems, including diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension and eating disorders.

Fitness And Training Programs Are Custom Designed At Capital District Sport & Fitness

September 7, 2019September 9, 2019

By Christine Graf

Capital District Sport & Fitness (CDSF), located at 21 Wood Road in Round Lake, celebrated its first year in business in June. Owners Mike Sirani and Dan Jones are Capital Region natives who met while on the baseball team at Springfield College.

After receiving a B.S. in applied exercise science, Sirani moved to Boston and worked as a trainer for professional, collegiate, and high school athletes. Jones stayed on at Springfield College after graduating with a B.S. in sports biology. He served as a graduate assistant coach for the college’s baseball team while working on his M.S. in exercise science with a concentration in exercise and sport psychology. After earning his M.S. he returned to the Capital Region to begin his training career.

Sirani relocated to the area after he and Jones decided to open a training facility together. Although they specialize in small group, semi-private training, they also offer group fitness classes.

Skidmore College Is Now Smokeless On All Of Its Properties, Including Outdoor Areas

January 10, 2019January 11, 2019

Skidmore College became a smoke-free and tobacco-free campus on Jan. 1. Smoking and tobacco use —including the use of all e-cigarettes and vaping device —is prohibited throughout all of the college property, including outdoor areas.

“The smoke-free and tobacco-free policy promotes a culture of wellness and provides the community with a healthy, respectful working and learning environment by limiting the potential exposure of students, faculty, staff and visitors to the effects of secondhand smoke and by reducing the risk of fires,” said Cerri Banks, dean of students and vice president for student affairs. “In addition, the policy is in alignment with the college’s strategic goals which support health and wellness initiatives throughout our campus community.”

“We included e-cigarettes and vaping devices in the policy because nicotine in any form is highly addictive,” Banks said. “Our health and wellness staff are trained to advise those who are interested in breaking the dependency on nicotine products.”

Wearable Tracking Devices Help People Get Heart Rate, Other Info, During Workouts

January 10, 2019January 11, 2019

Holly Zelenkewich, owner of Healthy PhysZeke, a personal training business.
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By Susan E. Campbell

Fitness trainers have found that while wearable devices are fun and useful tools for tracking progress, there is nothing like the personal touch for motivating clients to meet their goals.

Fitness tracker devices count steps walked, calories burned, heart rate, sleep patterns, and more. Many sync data to cell phones or other devices though mobile apps that can be shared with friends and personal trainers.

Some believe “wearables” have led to better health or greater weight loss, although results can vary among different age and lifestyle groups when compared with the old-fashioned methods. A study published by the JAMA Network in 2016 concluded there was less weight loss among 471 adult users when compared to a control group.

“People are tech savvy today and rely on their gadgets,” said Laurie Romand who operates Full Circle Fitness NY with two small boutique studios in Colonie and Saratoga. “People may be hooked on the technology, but it does help people track what they are looking to measure. “

McDonough Named New Director Of Urgent Care Services At Malta Med Emergent Care

September 7, 2018September 7, 2018

Dr. JoAnne McDonough of Round Lake, new medical director of urgent care services.
Courtesy Malta Med Emergent Care

Dr. JoAnne McDonough of Round Lake is the new medical director of urgent care services at Malta Med Emergent Care.

The emergency medicine physician is assigned to Malta Med full time, treating patients and overseeing all medical care at the facility, officials said.

Although they were always available for consultation, previous medical directors also spent time providing care off site, officials noted. The change in coverage reflects increased demand at the 24/7 facility—and is the latest example of Malta Med’s responsiveness to patients and the community.

Changing Eating Habits And Sticking To New Regimes Can Be Key To Healthy Nutrition

September 7, 2018September 7, 2018

Holly Zelenkewich, the owner of Healthy PhysZeke, a traveling personal training business in the Saratoga area, says good nutrition is often the biggest challenge to good fitness.
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By Maureen Werther

In 2006, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported that many diseases that were a direct result of nutritional deficiencies in populations had increasingly given way to chronic diseases related to dietary imbalances and poor nutritional habits.

At the time, the journal pointed to the need to focus on preventive approaches to healthcare that include assessments of nutritional intake on both the individual and the community levels.

Twelve years later, the need for proper nutritional balance and better dietary choices is more urgent than ever. A 2018 article in U.S. News & World Report stated that 39.6 percent of Americans over age 20 are considered to be obese. The figure is up nearly six percent from 2008.

Hudson Headwaters Plans To Build A New, Larger Family Medical Center In Moreau

September 7, 2018September 7, 2018

This is a rendering of a new family medical center that Hudson Headwaters Health Network plans to build on Route 9 beginning this fall. It will total 24,000 square feet.
Courtesy Hudson Headwaters

By Jill Nagy

Hudson Headwaters Health Network plans to break ground this fall for a new, larger, family medical center in Moreau, about a mile from the existing Moreau facility.

The new medical center will be built on 5.1 acres of land Hudson Headwaters purchased last June at 1299 Route 9 and 34 Fawn Road, close to the Northway.

Plans call for a 24,000-square-foot facility, most of which will be occupied by Hudson Headwaters. There will be 18 examination rooms, two procedure rooms, a health behavior room, and space for care management and nutrition, officials said.

Home Of The Good Shepherd Now Provides Treatment For Dementia, Alzheimer Patients

January 4, 2018January 24, 2018

Marion Coppola, an LPN at the House of the Good Shepherd facility on Church Street in Saratoga Springs, talks with resident Anthony Borgese.

By Rachel Phillips

Families with members suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s have a new place to seek care, thanks to Home of the Good Shepherd.

On July 31, the organization opened a new memory care community, located at the organization’s building at 390 Church St., Saratoga Springs.

The non-profit organization, affiliated with the Bethesda Episcopal Church in Saratoga Springs, has been in operation since 1870, provides care for elderly residents, and has communities in Saratoga, Wilton, Malta and Moreau.

While they offer traditional nursing home services, including housekeeping, meal preparation, medication management, assistance with daily living, Home of the Good Shepherd boasts a more comfortable, home-like environment, while still providing a continuum of care that allows residents to “age in place.”

Along with sunlit, private suites, residents also enjoy a safe, landscaped outdoor courtyard, as well as a highly trained and caring staff, dedicated to celebrating the life of each individual in the community.