Friends of the Ridgewood Library Author Luncheon

It's that time for the Friends of the Ridgewood Library’s annual Author Luncheon and Silent Auction. Grab your book-loving friends and reserve a spot to see NY Times best-selling writer Nicole Krauss. Tickets are now available.

What to Know about Heart Health on Snowy Days

We’ve been getting an onslaught of snow this winter. Shoveling snow can be great outdoor exercise with some precautions. However, a very common shoveling ailment is lower back injury. But did you know there is a high propensity for heart attacks after a snowfall due to shoveling? Of course, this is usually in people who are […]

Reading Marathon 2018

t's that time of year to read books, check out the programs at the library, play bingo, win prizes and donate to the Ridgewood Public Library.

Tammy’s Tips Super Bowl Food 911

If you're hosting a Super Bowl Party this year, don't bemoan the fact that there's a Velveeta shortage. Check out these healthier and tastier party food options.

Lazy Leg Workout

I have got THE perfect workout for those days when it takes everything you've got just to get out of bed and moving in the morning.

Take Your Resolutions from a Crapshoot to a Sure Thing

I've got 5 tips to make sure those resolutions stick this year.

10-Minute Body Blast

No time for exercise? No problem. This quick 10 minute workout can be squeezed into the small pockets of free time in your day.

Move of the Week: Dead Lift

This slightly advanced move of the week is amazing for your glutes and hammies. Your form and correct technique will make the difference between a great behind and a very sore lower back. Standing with feet about shoulder width apart and weights in hand, square your shoulders down and back, and engage your abs. Slowly […]

How to Survive Cold Weather Workouts

Back in the day there really weren’t many options and most of us actually used (gasp) sweatpants and cotton tees. I will never forget taking a “Learn to Run” course many moons ago. I was living in Alberta, Canada and the course started the first week of January and was in the evenings. Now if […]

The Relationship Between Dopamine and Food Addictions

Recent scientific findings indicate a very intricate relationship between dopamine, food cravings and the difficulty of overcoming these harmful habits. An awareness of how this leads to poor food choices may be the info you need to make some big changes in your nutrition.