27 Jun 2021
0 Commentsgood for your heart
If you want to know how to achieve and maintain a healthy heart, ask a cardiologist—preferably a healthy one. Dina R. Katz MD, FACC, FASNC, is a senior attending More
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13 Jun 2021
0 Commentsbrain fog is real
Many of us have listened to friends and family complain about feeling confused, not being on top of their mental game, and seeming “a bit out of it” these days. More
6 May 2021
0 Commentsplant-based eating
A new diet craze or a better path to a healthier and longer life? To answer that question, we spoke with area experts who weighed in on the advantages of plant-based eating. More
27 Apr 2021
0 Commentsboost your immune system
In a world filled with bacteria and viruses, it’s important to understand how best to support our immune systems. More
5 Apr 2021
0 Commentsadditional location for burke
To further its commitment to delivering quality and convenient rehabilitation services to the community, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital has opened an additional outpatient location in Elmsford at 555 Taxter Road. This new site provides state-of-the-art physical, occupational, speech and specialty therapy treatment for patients who have experienced an illness, injury or surgery. Burke’s therapists use the latest research-based techniques available to ensure each patient reaches their maximum recovery. More
2 Apr 2021
0 Commentscenter for healthy living
When Northern Westchester Hospital’s Center for Healthy Living (CHL) opened next to Whole Foods Market at Chappaqua Crossing in January 2020, the expectation was that it would fill with area residents of all ages looking to achieve their own optimal mind, body and spirit wellness with programs such as mindful eating; plant-based cooking; health screenings for osteoporosis, cholesterol and blood pressure; and even reflexology and acupuncture. More
1 Apr 2021
4 Commentsexcelsior pass: your vaccine passport
New York State has introduced the Excelsior Pass, a free and secure way to provide digital proof of Covid-19 vaccination or negative test results. More
30 Mar 2021
0 Commentsfree transport to vaccine appointment
As of April 1, 2021, 20.8% of Westchester County residents had completed the Covid-19 vaccine series, with 34.6% (or 334,788 out of a total county population of 967,612) residents having had at least one dose.More
19 Mar 2021
0 Commentsdoctor’s orders: get outside
Spending time outside is important. It allows you to take a breath, relax, and reset with a better frame of mind. More
8 Mar 2021
0 Commentsthe soothing power of pets
When it comes to experiencing how pets can relieve stress, Pleasantville’s Eileen McFadden knows a thing or two. The pet mom of two cats adopted from the SPCA of Westchester and four rescue Golden Retrievers, she works at a job deemed essential. More
8 Mar 2021
0 Commentsvaccine location directory
WMCHealth has done great work by developing an interactive directory to assist Hudson Valley residents with accessing COVID-19 vaccination sites.More
25 Feb 2021
0 Commentsbeware: covid vaccine scams
New York Attorney General Letitia James continues to warn New Yorkers about potential scams offering early access to the COVID-19 vaccine. “Throughout this pandemic, scammers have found ways to victimize the public, with the vaccine distribution process being their latest method for fraud. More
19 Feb 2021
0 Commentsbeing healthful and mindful
We are all still grappling with the coronavirus and its continued fallout. Layering on the cold weather, which has kept many of us indoors and less connected to all that’s going on around us, it’s normal to feel anxious.More
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4 Jul 2021
0 Commentssave your skin
Each year in the United States, more than five million people are treated for skin cancer. At age 40, the average person has received 47 percent of their cumulativeMore