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Saving our sanity and our souls through books
It nearly killed me. One of my grandkids said they “hate” books. They don’t read books except when one is assigned in school. Given the options of smartphones, TV and computers . . . more
ROK Health & Fitness owners Robert D’Urso, left, and Mike Hawksby decided to give back to their members in the form of rebate checks while celebrating their gym’s fifth anniversary.
ROK Health & Fitness celebrates 5 years in East Rockaway by giving back to members
In celebrating five years in business, the owners of ROK Health & Fitness have decided to give back to all of their past and present members. Co-owners Michael Hawksby and Robert D’Urso sent rebate checks valued at $117.60 to current and former members that they can use in the club to purchase membership and personal training within the facility. more
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Q: I’m desk-bound for at least 8 hours a day, which can be grueling on my back, neck, and shoulders. Is there anything I can be doing to help counteract this?
A: Work life, for many of us, involves being parked and inactive behind a desk half of our waking day. In fact, millions of Americans suffer from back pain due to an overly sedentary lifestyle. Our … more
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Your Pet's Healthy Teeth
Your Healthy Pet
A: Believe it or not, there are lots of things that can be done from home to help keep your pet healthy.  Cleaning your pet’s ears will help prevent ear infections.  Brushing … more
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From 'Mr. Jowls' to runner for life
I don’t know his name. We often cross paths as we run, as fast as we can, around the perimeter path at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick, a 1.7-mile seashell-coated road that encircles the 50-acre sanctuary. more
Connor Parzych, a junior at East Rockaway High School, hit the bench press at ROK, spotted by junior A.J. Evans.
A weight off their shoulders
East Rockaway High School suffered extensive damage and lost a lot of equipment in Hurricane Sandy, including in its weight room, where students worked out … more
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The Greis Park Hudson Exercise Trail in Lynbrook is a local, hidden gem. Writer Mary Malloy recently took a walk with her grandsons Thomas, 8, and Shane, 4.
For walking, jogging, biking: Happy trails to you
Lions and tigers and bears — oh my! The forest was dense, and twigs scraped against our jeans as we hunted for the Wicked Witch of the West, using sticks as weapons. We wandered off from the … more
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Running, not racing, through life
At 6:30 a.m. on a recent Monday, I was running hard when I had to stop abruptly at the corner of Merrick Avenue and Merrick Road in Merrick, my hometown. The stoplight had suddenly changed, and the traffic started moving in front of me. I hadn’t noticed that the light had changed. I was in something of a runner’s trance. more
The ultimate fitness experience
Ever evolving with nonstop enhancements, Life Clubs of Lawrence gives its members endless reasons to say yes to fitness. more
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