DARIEN, Conn. -- With busy lifestyles and conflicting schedules, getting the family together for a weekly dinner can be a difficult task. However, studies show that children and teens benefit from eating family dinners on a regular basis and may result in better grades, a healthier diet and a decreased risk of developing harmful habits.Experts at Newport Academy, an adolescent treatment ...

NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- When Fritz Mondesir began working at Waveny Care Center in 2001, he immediately felt at home. 16 years later, he is still helping elderly residents as they begin the next chapter of their lives at Waveny. Mondesir, a Certified Nursing Assistant, has gained a reputation for embodying Waveny's mission of providing personal care for each resident. “After my first shift ...

DARIEN, Conn. -- Teen nutrition is very important, not just for physical health but also for mental well-being. According to experts at Newport Academy, a teen treatment program, an increasing number of studies have highlighted the correlation between diet and mental health. For children and teens whose brains and bodies are still developing, nutrition is especially critical. “Many of ...

NORWALK, Conn. -- The gold standard in kitchens for over 200 years, Wusthof's knives have stood the test of time. However, in order to continue their legacy of quality, the family-owned company has turned to 21st century technology to complement their centuries' old practices. “The Wusthof family has honored traditions for hundreds of years,” said Andrea Arnold, manager of the German ...

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- For teens, social media can be a fun escape from the everyday and offer an easy way to stay connected with friends and family. However, more and more studies are showing the dangers associated with social media, especially when overconsumed.Research shows that 92 percent of teens go online daily, and 24 percent say they are online -"almost constantly."- In ...

NEW CANAAN, Conn. --  For four chefs at Waveny LifeCare Network in New Canaan, going against the norm has never tasted so good. Led by culinary school-trained, female chefs, an uncommon occurrence in the male-dominated dining services industry, the senior community's food service team provides restaurant-quality meals to residents and guests alike. "It's rare that there are one or ...

NORWALK, Conn. -- For even the most casual cook, having the right knife can make or break a meal. Dull, wrongly sized or uncomfortable knives can turn chefs from motivated to mad in a few short chops.That's why when Andrea Arnold, a former restaurateur and Swiss chef, needed quality knives for her kitchen, she turned to Wusthof, which has been producing handcrafted German blades since ...

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Not only does exercise have many health benefits, but it can also help fight teenage drug abuse, addiction and teen depression. The experts at Newport Academy, an adolescent treatment facility, say that exercise can be used as an alternative reward for the body and brain, helping teens overcome dangerous dependencies. "Instead of resorting to harmful substances, ...

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Everyday life can cause plenty of anxiety. Whether it’s stress at work, relationship problems, current events or emotional distress, everyone has been anxious, worried or panicked before. However, the experts at Newport Academy, a teen treatment center with locations across the US, including one in Bethlehem and one in Darien, are helping a growing number of ...

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Whether it's the strum of a guitar, a flash of a camera or the stroke of a paintbrush, teens at Newport Academy are using creative arts to help them overcome anxiety, depression and other mental-health disorders.Creative Arts Therapy is part of the comprehensive treatment program at Newport Academy, a teen treatment center for adolescents dealing with mental health ...