D&H Rail Trail – Scenery and Ambience

By Dave Kraus

These days more cities are developing urban trail networks for multipurpose use that benefit cyclists, runners, and walkers. But it’s still unusual to find well-developed rural trails that can let you get away from the bustle of the city. Vermont is one of the states that has some beautiful rural trails, and in the southern half of the state, the D&H Rail Trail is the place to go for country scenery and small-town ambience – along the Vermont/New York border, just 30 miles east of Glens Falls. READ MORE

Crane Mountain – High Peak of the Southern Adirondacks

By Bill Ingersoll

Although its summit elevation of 3,254 feet falls well short of the Adirondacks’ highest peaks, few mountains present a profile as stunning as Crane Mountain. It rises over 1,900 feet above the nearby hamlet of Thurman, with steep, rocky slopes on its southeastern and southwestern faces. Except for Huckleberry Mountain, which huddles nearby like a child following close behind its mother, this peak stands apart from all of its closest neighbors. The combination of exposure, ruggedness, and natural beauty distinguishes Crane and earns it the reputation of being “the high peak of the southern Adirondacks.” READ MORE

Preet Nair

By Joanne E. McFadden

You never know where in the world Preet Nair might be donning her running shoes. Between her love of distance running and her job’s international travel schedule, Preet has covered quite a bit of the globe. So far, she has done marathons in the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom and Brazil and half marathons in 11 different countries with more scheduled for this year. READ MORE

Allium Vegetables – How They May Benefit Health

By Paul E. Lemanski, MD, MS, FACP

In the first 126 installments of the Non-Medicated Life, a healthy diet and lifestyle have been shown to accomplish naturally for the majority of individuals most of the benefits of medications in the prevention of the chronic medical conditions mentioned above. As part of a healthy diet, the inclusion of vegetables from the allium family – garlic, onions, leeks, chives, scallions and shallots – possess both bold, enticing flavors and also potent potential health benefits. This article reviews the key benefits including immune support, heart health, antioxidant power, anti-inflammatory effects, and possible cancer prevention. READ MORE