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fatty areas of the body that remain,” says Gary S. Kasten, DO, FACOG. It can be quite frustrating for people that lead a healthy, active lifestyle yet still gain or retain weight. Unintentional weight gain—weight gain that results even though activity levels and food/liquid consumption have not changed—can be a result of many factors. “There are only a few ways to achieve permanent


Targeting Diet- and Exercise-Resistant Fat “D


fat reduction,” says Kasten. “One way is through invasive liposuction surgery, which can be a lengthy procedure, and another is through CoolSculpting, an FDA-approved, simple, noninvasive treatment that safely targets diet- and exercise- resistant fat.” The treatment takes only 35 to 45 minutes, and on average, reduces fat by 22 to 25 percent. Kasten’s office also offers the newest applicator called Cool Advantage, which provides greater comfort and shorter treatment time. The CoolSculpting Body Contouring Procedure takes


place in Kasten’s tranquil and private office, which is equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable and an iPad with internet access


for patient comfort, convenience and entertainment. While the patient is enjoying their favorite TV show or browsing their social media channels, the CoolSculpting technology is safely delivering precisely controlled cooling to gently and effectively target the fat cells underneath the skin. The treated fat cells are crystallized (frozen), and then die. Over time, those fat cells are eliminated from the body through sweat and urination. Kasten’s CoolSculpting specialists are highly trained and experienced, and have attended CoolSculpting University, which provides advanced training programs. Whether some- one is looking to reduce fat in the inner thighs, outer thighs, love handles, back, bra fat, arms, flanks, buttocks (banana roll), chin, the entire stomach or specific areas of the stom- ach, CoolSculpting can be a lasting solution.


Location: 1223B Montauk Hwy., Oakdale. For more informa- tion, call 631-244-2442 or visit GaryKasten.com. See ad on page 31.


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they have something to say; fools because they have to say something.


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espite going to the gym and eating a balanced diet, many women—and men—have those stubborn


Why Lyme Disease Ticks Thrive in the North R


esearchers from the University of Rhode Island, in Kingston, have studied the rapid increase in Lyme dis- ease in the northern U.S. Only 11 cases of the disease, which annu- ally impacts about 300,000 Americans, were reported in 2015 in Alabama, a state of approximately 5 million residents. Meanwhile, there were 491 confirmed cases in Vermont, with a popula- tion of less than 700,000. The researchers studied


the life cycle, metabolism and behavior of black-legged ticks, collecting larvae from several eastern areas. They discovered that ticks live longer in cooler temperatures with higher levels of humidity, making northeastern climates ideal, because longer lives mean increased chance of con- tact. Southern ticks stay hidden underfoot in layers of leaves to stay cool and damp, making them less likely to find a human host than their northern counterparts, which reside on leaves and trees. “There has been a lot of research aimed at finding


out what makes black-legged ticks more efficient hosts for Lyme disease in the north than in the south,” explains Roger LeBrun, an entomology professor at the University of Rhode Island and co-author of the study. “People have looked at everything from the effects of temperature on tick life cycles to the types of animals the ticks feed on. Probably all of these factors play roles, but our results suggest that evolutionary pressure to conserve moisture by staying under the leaf litter surface is a critical factor.”


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