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Why Can’t I Sleep?

April 6, 2019
By Mary Ann Durso, RN, Director of Nursing, The Kensington White Plains There are many causes of insomnia, some will be...
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Gina’s Fit Tip – Exercise

March 18, 2019
Finding time to exercise can be difficult for many. Even at work, many people are sedentary. In order to include some...
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Retirement Conundrum: Seniors Who Keep Working Are Healthier

March 4, 2019
All our lives, we're told that one day we can retire and "live the good life." With this carrot, formerly claimed by most at...
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Pot or Not?

January 10, 2019
Medical Marijuana being made legal has caused a tremendous stir in the world of medicine. Health Professionals have long...
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Flexing for the Holidays

December 18, 2018
While holidays are typically steeped in tradition, as in “We’ve always hosted at Aunt Martha’s house” and “Every...
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Holistic Therapy for Dementia

February 26, 2018
Some of the most promising therapy for dementia has little to do with medicine, and everything to do with enhancing everyday...
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Falling Episodes in Seniors

February 16, 2018
We’re right in the middle of the winter months right now, which is the best time of the year to discuss fall prevention....
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Loneliness, Depression in Seniors at the Holidays

December 22, 2017
It’s the holiday season and everyone’s happy, right? Not necessarily! Everyone’s experience different this time of...
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What is Pharmacogenetics?

July 21, 2017
Every human being is unique - shouldn’t our medical care be just as unique as we are? DNA, genes, pharmacy, medications...
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Fall Prevention & Coordinated Balance

August 31, 2016
September 22nd is Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Here are some tips to help prevent falls from Health SOS - the in-house...
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Communication & Parkinson’s Disease

June 30, 2016
"Communication is a skill that you can learn. It's like riding a bicycle or typing. If you're willing to work at it, you can...
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Quality of Life…What Does That Mean?

May 10, 2016
How does one define "quality of life?" Three little words with different meanings, contexts and perceptions. There are many...
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