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The Fitness Together Boston Run was a huge success and raised over $3,000 for the “One Fund” to benefit the victims of the Boston Marathon attacks. As a collective “FT Boston”, the group ran (or walked) to each Fitness Together Boston studio location on May 11, 2013. Each studio welcomed runners and walkers with water [...]
North End Waterfront Health is preparing to install a new elevator next week in an effort to provide patients with quicker, smoother transportation between floors. The interior of the elevator cab will also be revamped, creating a sleek new look. Construction is expected to last four weeks due to the specialized work required. NEW Health’s [...]
by North End Waterfront Health’s Health Educator Mary Wright, RN It’s summer and time to be out enjoying the warm weather. Here are some things to remember to keep you and your children safe in the sun: Use a sunscreen with at least 30 SPF. Use a broad spectrum sunscreen. Everyone, even those with darkly [...]
Balance of Exercise in Lifestyle: Dynamic of Movement 2 – Speed, Strength, & Force To finish off this series in the Balance of Exercise in Lifestyle we have the most complex elements of Movement Pattern, the Dynamic of Movement. We have discussed the necessity of training the three basic muscular systems in movement, the Posterior, [...]
by Mary Wright, RN, Health Educator, North End Waterfront Health About 20% of people have allergic rhinitis. Symptoms may include runny nose, itchy watery eyes and nasal congestion. People with asthma or a family history of allergies are at a greater risk of developing allergies. People may suffer from either seasonal rhinitis (symptoms at various [...]
It’s Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer. That means beach season! The following water quality and beach flagging report was released by Save the Harbor / Save the Bay. On Sunday, May 26, 2013 Save the Harbor / Save the Bay released its second annual Beaches Report Card on water quality and beach [...]
Roseann Sdoia, a North End resident that was severely injured in the Boston Marathon bombings, was released from the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital on Tuesday. She received a Fire Department escort home from Charlestown back to the North End. Roseann spoke about her recovery, shown in the TV news video below, at a press conference accompanied [...]
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Boston Marathon bombing victim and North End resident, Roseann Sdoia, talks about her experience and recovery with Greater Boston host Emily Rooney. Roseann’s Recovery Fund currently stands at slightly over $350,000 from over 4,000 donors. More on Roseann Sdoia and the Marathon Bombings.
Shores Salter, the young man that helped Roseann Sdoia, on the day of the Boston Marathon bombings was reunited with her at Spaulding Rehab Center for the first time on Saturday. Roseann, a North End resident, was severely injured in the bombings, losing most of her right leg. Roseann and Shores were separated soon after [...]
After the Boston Marathon bombings, North Street Grille posted a fundraiser where appetizer sales went to Roseann Sdoia’s Recovery Fund through April 30th. Owner and North End resident, Robin Sidell, shares this update. Thank You everyone for your support. We raised over $2,100 for the Roseann Sdoia’s Recovery Fund. Roseann lives in the North End [...]
As Roseann Sdoia continues her recovery from a serious injury in the Boston Marathon bombings, many have reached out to the North End resident including several celebrities. New England Patriots Tight-End, Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski, stopped by as did actor Kevin Spacey and several Red Sox players. See more photos at the Recovery Fund page where more than [...]
It is hard to apologize for the third week in a row not writing about fitness and health, finishing the Sphere of Conditioning, but this has been an epic week for American Sport, and each article, each story needs a voice, and that is my charge. Barring no other catastrophic incidents in American Sport my [...]
“Team Miles of Memories – Relay For Life,” an event to benefit The American Cancer Society was held on April 25, 2013 at Filippo’s Ristorante. Marie Parker Orlandi and her daughter Karen Parker Meyers ran the very successful event with dinner prizes and a raffle. Marie and Karen would like to thank the associations, business establishments, [...]
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute recognized Donna Favreau of North End for her dedication to Dana-Farber during its annual Staff Service Award Ceremony on April 3. The ceremony recognized more than 200 employees who have worked at Dana-Farber between 10 and 35 years. Favreau was honored for 20 years of service to Dana-Farber. “It is the dedication of our employees that makes Dana-Farber one of [...]
The North End, and the entire City of Boston, is shaken and distressed by Monday’s tragic events. Even if you did not personally experience direct physical trauma from these events, they may present with emotional distress. It is very common for people to experience emotional aftershocks when they have experienced a horrible event directly or [...]
To finish off this series in the Balance of Exercise in Lifestyle we have the most complex elements of Movement Pattern, the Dynamic of Movement. We have discussed the necessity of training the three basic muscular systems in movement, the Posterior, Anterior, and Rotational Chain systems. We have laid out the need to train multiple [...]
Nick Varano, owner of Strega and NICO restaurants in the North End, continues his longtime support for the annual Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer benefit. Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer is an annual “Bake Sale” that runs every year bringing together Boston-area restaurants who designate the sales of one select dessert or 50% of their [...]
This week’s edition of the Sphere of Conditioning involves the simplest dynamic of movement, direction. This cross-section has three parts: Linear Movement, Lateral Movement, and Vertical Movement. Common to all cross-sections of the sphere of Conditioning, the ultimate exerciser or exercise competitor must develop each of the Directional Movements evenly, where particular sports and activities [...]
Welcome back to the Sphere of Conditioning, the three dimensional view of a balanced training system designed to train elite athletes to general exercisers maximizing performance in any sport or activity. Last week, I outlined the dimensional cross sections of the Sphere and today we dig into the most fundamental cross section of the Sphere, [...]
The newest and hottest topic in exercise and fitness is Full Body Movement. Whether it be Tony Horton’s P90X, Biggest Loser, or the latest out of the “Insanity” corner the industry is fixated on body weight, full-body movements to increase metabolism, muscular inclusion and communication, and the tremendous effects in body composition, weight loss, and [...]
FREE Group Training for kids of all ages! Fitness Together – North End is a personal and small group training studio located at 145 Hanover Street, right on the other side of the Greenway. We are now in our 6th year of servicing the North End and surrounding areas. Whether you just want to play [...]
by Mary Wright, RN, Nurse Educator Dementia is not a specific disease. It is a set of symptoms that affect a person’s ability to think, remember and reason to such an extent that it interferes with activities of daily life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of progressive dementia. Dementia is considered a high [...]
North End Waterfront Health’s Behavioral Health Department is starting a Substance Abuse in the Family support group for those with relatives suffering from drug and alcohol abuse. The group will offer a private space for individuals to share their thoughts and experiences, to provide support to one another, and to gain coping skills for dealing [...]
North End Waterfront Health is hosting a “Circle of Red” women’s heart health event on Thursday, February 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, which is sponsored by the American Heart Association and Massachusetts General Hospital, will include heart health screenings, games and prizes, heart healthy snacks, and a health information table – [...]
It was Bingo Blizzard Fun at the Nazzaro Center on Sunday to raise money for The Red Sox Foundation, a charity selected by North Ender Maria Shea in the name of the late Rosanne Ameno and others who have lost their battle against cancer. Despite the weekend blizzard, the community center was packed with North [...]
by Mary Wright, Health Educator at North End Waterfront Health Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States. In fact, more women than men die each year from heart attacks. One in four women die from heart disease every year while one in 30 women die from breast cancer. [...]
Pilates powerhouse, Jennifer Phelan, continues to bring the sweat to the community. Last summer, it was on the Greenway parks. This winter, she has partnered with Faneuil Hall Marketplace to offer a series of free Pilates Bootcamp sessions. Taking over the upper rotunda of Quincy Market, dozens have been attending the classes. I stopped in [...]
Hundreds of diners came out to help fight diabetes on Sunday night as part of the 2013 CityFeast. This is the first year the event has expanded beyond the North End to feature 12 restaurants for High Hopes Fund at Joslin Diabetes Center. The first seating of the night saw Boston officials participating including Mayor [...]
The City of Boston is failing miserably at the Mayor’s Million Pound Challenge. Launched last Spring to great fanfare, Bostonians have only lost 74,597 pounds as the deadline approaches, according to an article in the Wall Street Journal. In June, a mere two months after the challenge began, the city kicked off “Fitness on the [...]
North End Waterfront Health, located at 332 Hanover St., is hosting a second free flu clinic on Thursday, January 24, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. During these times, the flu shot will be free for everyone over the age of 18. Children under the age of 18 are not eligible to receive a free [...]
Here are some safety tips to help you and your family stay safe this winter. Dress in layers. Wear a hat. Wear non-skid boots. For safety and visibility, wear a brightly colored scarf or hat. Cover exposed skin with sunscreen – you can burn even in the winter. Do not shovel snow if you are [...]
As it monitors the unfolding flu epidemic, the Boston Public Health Commission has released statistics counting 750 cases so far this season and 4 deaths. The chart above shows the rising trend and substantial increase versus previous years. The neighborhood map indicates the North End and Downtown Boston have been less impacted than other parts [...]
In response to the city’s Public Health Emergency regarding the flu, North End Waterfront Health is partnering with Mayor Menino and the Boston Public Health Commission to offer a free flu clinic on Saturday, January 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. During these times, the flu shot will be free for everyone over the [...]
News from City Hall on the worsening flu epidemic in Boston: Mayor Menino Declares Public Health Emergency as Flu Epidemic Worsens Mayor Thomas M. Menino this morning declared a public health emergency in Boston as the latest reports show an increasingly severe flu season. Since October 1, the unofficial start of the flu season, [...]
North End Waterfront Health is hosting a Doc Chat for parents on Friday, January 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., at the Nazzaro Center, during the regularly scheduled indoor play group. Doc Chat is designed to provide parents with an opportunity to join in a conversation with one of NEW Health’s pediatricians in an [...]
The common cold and the flu are both respiratory infections caused by viruses. The flu is considered to be more serious because it can lead to pneumonia and even death in persons who have other chronic illnesses. Symptoms of a cold come on gradually over a few days and are less severe than flu symptoms. [...]