Author Archives: Karen Carew

About Karen Carew

Mom...wife...daughter...sister...taxi driver...friend...and part time social media maven...Actually I'm quite the novice so bear with me. We're a very busy, involved and active family and we're trying hard to live a healthy family life. But it's not easy. I love to exercise but I hate to cook. I'm not terribly creative, but I'm practical. And I really want to live a healthy life. Here I'll share my stories and lessons learned along the road to better health. And I hope you'll do the same.

Holiday Gift Giving the Ovation Way!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at Ovation! Starting November 12th and running through December 5th, we had a charitable giving initiative for Gifts of Love in Avon, Connecticut.  The mission of Gifts of Love is to … Continue reading

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Will Eating that Juicy Steak Pose a Risk to Your Health?

We as a nation are becoming more and more health conscious. The amount of attention we pay to what we eat and how much we exercise has definitely increased. Between the television, newspaper and magazine ads, we notice how much … Continue reading

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Take Time to Make Time for Friends and Family

Having a good work life balance is easier said than done.  We all have our priorities which can be very different from one to another.  We have our 9-5 work schedules, our kid’s busy schedules, a home to run, dinner … Continue reading

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Laughter Just Might be the Prescription for What’s Ailing You!

Why is laughter good for your health? According to extensive research done by doctors and scientists, there are many reasons. Laughter benefits our health by boosting immune function; releasing natural killer cells which destroy tumors and viruses; decreasing stress; increasing … Continue reading

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