Surgery and physical therapy fixed Victoria’s hip dysplasia—and inspired a new career path. Here comes the sun: Victoria is feeling a ray of hope now that she’s free from hip pain Hip and back pain were a fact of life for Victoria Berger, just 16. Running and even long walks were tough for the then-high school junior. After six- or seven-hour shifts at her part-time job at a bakery in Carle Place, NY, near her hometown of Albertson, she would often be in pain. “I couldn’t bend down to get things because it would hurt my hip,” she said; she ...Read More

By Leslie Pepper, Writer   High A1C levels can be cause for concern—and a key indicator of Type 2 diabetes. But there are ways to reverse the trend. Finding out that your A1C is high can lead to a state of panic, but it doesn’t mean that you’re destined for a lifetime of medication. “There are plenty of things you can do to lower your A1C naturally,” says Ashley Baumohl, RD, a registered dietitian with Northwell Health. “It’s all about creating a meaningful and sustainable balance in your diet.” What is A1C anyway? Th...Read More