25 Sep 2017
0 Commentscardiac rehab: an overlooked path to better health
When Elizabeth, a 76-year-old woman who had heart valve surgery, began her outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program, she used a walker. Halfway through the More
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25 Sep 2017
0 Commentsdance therapy: enhancing memory care
Seniors in Senta Perez-Gardner’s dance movement therapy session arrive in wheelchairs and walkers, some with low energy and long faces.More
18 Sep 2017
0 Commentsmemory loss: 2017 studies of note
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Drinking at least one artificially sweetened beverage daily was associatedMore
18 Sep 2017
0 Commentswhat high cholesterol truly means for your health
Evelyn is 72 years old and has been healthy most of her life. She watches her diet and exercises regularly. Her father, who smoked and was overweight, died from a More
28 Aug 2017
0 Commentscreative arts for memory care
Jane, a nursing home resident, had suffered multiple strokes and lost all functioning in her body except for the movement in her right hand. Sitting next to More
2 Jun 2017
0 Commentsmanaging your chronic pain
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), more people in the United States suffer from pain than from diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined. More
2 Jun 2017
0 Commentswhat to expect at your dental checkup
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Nowhere is that more relevant than with dental care. As we age, additional challenges may surface, but can be readily 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
9 Mar 2017
0 Commentstackling osteoporosis
Mary’s story is not atypical. She is 68 years old and has osteoporosis: a condition in which people lose bone mass, resulting in thin, porous bones. The condition More
7 Mar 2017
0 Commentsheart-healthy farro confetti salad
This grain salad is a great option to make ahead of time and enjoy the whole week. With high fiber ingredients, such as farro, white beans, and heart-healthy olive oil, More
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
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
13 Feb 2017
0 Commentstwo heart-healthy mediterranean diet recipes
The American Heart Association tells us that a newly released study from their Circulation Journal Report suggests that the Mediterranean diet with virgin olive oil mayMore
9 Oct 2017
0 Commentsmemory boosters
Once a week, a small group gathers in Croton-on-Hudson for four hours: engaging in conversation and activity. They share stories about their day-to-dayMore