7 Mar 2017
0 Commentsmax, lucy, duke… why pets are good for your health
Peggy Van Tassell doesn’t need an alarm clock. Every morning at 7, she’s gently nudged awake by Isis, her yellow Labrador Retriever – named for the Egyptian goddess. More
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22 Feb 2017
0 Commentsnourishing westchester
Class participants stroll in a few minutes before the hour – extending hellos and introductions. They settle on to stools tucked around the over-sized kitchen island: More
11 Feb 2017
0 Commentsrecommended vaccines for ages 55+
Are you current on all your vaccinations? According to a February 2016 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, coverage rates for all vaccines for More
2 Feb 2017
0 Commentsstay safe while shoveling the snow
As the dead of winter settles in, snow is definitely in the forecast—and so is the back-breaking, heart-straining task of snow removal. According to cardiologist More
28 Nov 2016
0 Commentsbalancing act: helping adults step wisely
Henry Bickel stands upright and steady as he marches in place – something he couldn’t do a year ago. That was before the White Plains resident started working More
20 Nov 2016
1 Commenthome redesigns for gracious safer living
Whether you’re 55, 65, 70 or beyond, it’s never too soon to start thinking about modifying or renovating your home to address potential physical challenges as you age. More
2 Nov 2016
the flu: protect yourself
With flu season already rearing its ugly and potentially dangerous head, we asked Marvin Lipman, MD, FACP of Scarsdale Medical Group to answer some important More
9 Oct 2016
0 Commentseating smart
Diet and exercise play a major role in brain health. To preserve optimal brain function well into your older years, More
24 Aug 2016
the 60+cycling group of westchester
On a brisk mid-April morning, members of the 60+ Cycling Group of Westchester gathered in the parking lot behind the UPS Customer Center More
24 Aug 2016
caring for your skin
Summer brings longer days and more time spent outside. It’s also the season to be even more aware and vigilant about caring for our skin, More
26 May 2017
0 Commentsi’m over 55: do i need an annual physical?
For more than 100 years, healthy Americans have regularly visited their doctors for an annual physical exam, rarely questioning the value of the routine. The practice More