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CARY SPOTLIGHT: HEALTH & WELLNESS EDITION
These articles in our Cary Spotlight Wellness Wednesday Special Edition are for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle.
7 Exercises That Can Help
You Stay Strong and Mobile as You Age
Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utBzlEiX-zA
Staying active as you age means maintaining strength, mobility, balance, power, and cardiovascular fitness. These seven exercises target those abilities and can be adjusted for different fitness levels.
1. Bar Hangs: Build grip strength while improving shoulder mobility. Beginners can use a chair for support. Research has found an association between weaker grip and poorer health outcomes as people age.
2. Interval Walking: The Japanese interval walking method alternates three minutes of faster walking with three minutes at an easier pace, repeated for about 30 minutes. Beginners can shorten the faster intervals, while more advanced walkers can add hills. The goal is to challenge cardiovascular fitness without requiring running or complicated equipment.
3. Deep Squats: Practice supported or unsupported deep squats to maintain hip and ankle mobility. The source recommends gradually accumulating time in the position rather than forcing the range of motion.
4. World's Greatest Stretch: A full-body movement that works the hips, ankles, calves, shoulders, and upper back. Beginners can move slowly through the positions without rotation, while intermediate exercisers can add a torso rotation and perform several repetitions on each side.
5. Zone 2 Cardio: Brisk walking, cycling, or rowing at a conversational pace helps build aerobic endurance. The source suggests beginners start with three 30-minute brisk walks per week and gradually increase their training as fitness improves.
6. Plyometrics: Small hops and jumps can help maintain the power and quick reactions that become increasingly important with age. Because these exercises are higher impact, progression is particularly important.
7. Loaded Carries: Carrying weights while walking strengthens the grip, core, posture, and muscles used for everyday tasks. Beginners can hold one weight at their side for about 30 seconds per side. More experienced exercisers can progress to farmer's carries using weights in both hands and gradually increase the load or duration.
Summary
The goal isn't to stop aging. It's to keep training the abilities you want to maintain. A combination of strength, mobility, cardio, and power exercises can help you stay active and independent as you get older.
Today’s wellness story is brought to you by Dr. Estelle Tsalik
Estelle Tsalik is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Nutrition Coach, and Wellness Consultant based in Cary, NC. As the founder of Living Well with Estelle.
If you are ready to be more intentional about your wellness and would like a knowledgeable guide to support you, I would love to connect.
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Weekly U.S. Food Recall & Safety Roundup
Reporting period: August 19–25, 2026
Bottom line upfront: The Everything Sprouts/Calco recall is clearly this week's lead food-safety story: it involves two different bacterial pathogens involving both Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and Salmonella linked to alfalfa sprouts, 55 confirmed illnesses across 15 states and an active FDA/CDC investigation.
1. Everything Sprouts / Calco alfalfa sprouts — E. coli & Salmonella outbreak
Products: Everything Sprouts and Calco-brand alfalfa sprouts in 5-oz containers, lots 222, 223, 225, 226 and 230. The affected sprouts were also used in Everything Sprouts Crunchy Protein Sprout Mix (lots 222, 223, 226, 230) and Zesty Garlic Mix (lots 222, 223, 225, 226, 230).
Hazard: Multiple strains of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli — O26:H11, O103:H25 and O168:H8 — plus Salmonella Agona.
Distribution: Confirmed distribution to grocery stores, wholesalers and restaurants in Minnesota and Wisconsin between May 27 and August 21. FDA says it is investigating whether distribution reached additional states.
Impact: 55 illnesses across 15 states, 4 hospitalizations and 0 deaths. Of those cases, 46 people were infected with E. coli, seven with Salmonella, and two with both pathogens.
Consumer guidance: Do not eat, sell or serve the recalled sprouts. Throw them away or return them and clean and sanitize refrigerators, containers and other surfaces they contacted.
2. Outshine Fruit Bars — possible glass contamination
Products: Selected Outshine Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine and Black Cherry 6-count packages of 2.5-oz bars, plus affected 24-count Variety Packs. Numerous specific batch codes and best-before dates from May through October 2027 are included.
Hazard: Possible glass fragments. The recall followed consumer reports of glass in the products.
Distribution: Nationwide.
Impact: No illnesses or injuries reported.
Consumer guidance: Check the batch code on the bottom of the package against the recall notice. Affected bars should be discarded or returned for a refund. Anyone concerned about an injury from glass should contact a healthcare provider.
3. Prince Bakery breads — undeclared milk and sesame
Products: Prince Sesame Italian Bread, Large Italian/Sesame breads, Long Sesame French Bread and Pan de Manteca Spanish Style Bread.
Hazard: Undeclared milk and/or sesame, creating a potentially serious risk for people with those allergies.
Distribution: Bodegas and small retail markets in the Bronx and Westchester County, New York.
Impact: No illnesses or allergic reactions reported.
Consumer guidance: People with milk or sesame allergies should not eat the recalled breads. FDA's posted notice advises consumers to discard them.
4. Grand Central Bakery Potato Sourdough — metal fragments
Products: Grand Central Bakery Potato Market Loaf 20 oz, Potato Table Loaf 20 oz and Mini Potato Loaf 12 oz, from the affected August 10 production.
Hazard: Potential metal fragments after a pallet nail was discovered in a loaf.
Distribution: Grocery stores, restaurants, wholesalers and Grand Central Bakery cafés in the Seattle/Tacoma, Washington area, including selected Whole Foods, QFC, Fred Meyer, PCC and Metropolitan Market locations.
Impact: No injuries or illnesses reported.
Consumer guidance: Dispose of affected bread.
5. Momchipz Veggie Chips — undeclared wheat
Product: Momchipz Veggie Chips – Broccoli Florets & Cauliflower, 3 oz, UPC 628634442166, best-before August 31, 2026.
Hazard: Undeclared wheat.
Distribution: Sold to 49 U.S. customers through Amazon between March and June 2026.
Impact: No illnesses reported.
Consumer guidance: Consumers with wheat allergies or severe sensitivities should not eat the product and should discard it or return it for a refund.
Other significant FDA outbreak activity
FDA's latest outbreak update also reports several active investigations where the food has not yet been identified. A Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- outbreak increased from 30 to 41 cases; an unidentified Cyclospora outbreak increased to 201 cases; and an unidentified Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak increased to 99 cases. Because investigators have not identified foods or brands in these outbreaks, there is currently nothing specific consumers are being told to discard or avoid.
USDA FSIS: I could not confirm a significant new meat or poultry recall first announced during this August 19–25 window from the current FSIS results, so I am not adding one simply to fill out the list.
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• Wednesday: Beyond the Booths: 50 Years of Lazy Daze All Day
• Wednesday: Tai Chi: Downtown Cary Park 6:30PM-7:30PM
• Wednesday: Candle Making Workshop 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Thursday: Beyond the Booths: 50 Years of Lazy Daze All Day
• Thursday: Trivia Night 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Thursday: Town Council Regular Meeting 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Friday: Beyond the Booths: 50 Years of Lazy Daze All Day
• Friday: Cary Night Market 5PM-9PM
• Friday: Blues Traveler/Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors 6PM
• Friday: One Tribe Drum Circle and Fire Show 7PM-8:30PM
• Friday: Discover Dance: Swing Session 7:30PM-9:30PM
• Friday: Comedy Show: Kiki Wynns + Jim Payne + E-Man 8PM-9:30PM
• Saturday: Beyond the Booths: 50 Years of Lazy Daze All Day
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 8AM-12PM
• Saturday: WCPSS Football 4PM & 7:30PM
• Sunday: Beyond the Booths: 50 Years of Lazy Daze All Day
• Monday: PPA Pickleball Tour: North Carolina Open All Day
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The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇
A: Seashells
A conchologist studies and collects mollusk shells aka seashells. This specialized branch of zoology, known as conchology, focuses specifically on the outer structures of soft-bodied invertebrates. While a casual beachcomber might pick up shells strictly for their beauty, a true conchologist catalogs them for scientific study, documenting the variations in shape, color, pattern, and geographic distribution.
Learn more, Conchology