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~ by Richard Sgaglio
Summertime is fun time. It’s a great season to be outdoors enjoying the sun, fresh air and comradery of others. However, when spending time outdoors in the summer months, one should be careful about not overheating – especially as we age. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC...
~by Carol Vartuli
Hernia is a common, yet commonly misunderstood word. Simply defined, hernia is a condition in which an organ or body part, such as the intestine, protrudes through an opening in the body structure that normally contains it (The American Heritage Science Dictionary...
Real Men Take Care of Themselves
~ by Richard Sgaglio
June is Men’s Health Awareness Month. In recognition of this important annual initiative, it’s a good time to provide you with some helpful information and reminders related to men’s health.
~ by Carol Vartuli
Many things get better with age: Cabernet, Parmigiano-Reggiano and classic movies like Casablanca.
Similarly, people get better with age when their cache of life experience is distilled into fine wisdom. Of course, the flip side of human aging involves worn-down body parts.
~ by Carol Vartuli
"Aaaaaaaah-choo! "
If that sounds like you, your eyes are itchy and your nose is runny, you may among more than 50 million Americans with allergic rhinitis.
~ by Richard Sgaglio
As we age we still want our independence. Many older Americans are choosing to stay in their homes longer and “age in place.” This trend allows people to remain in their family home surrounded by familiar furnishings that make them feel comfortable and safe.
~ by Carol Vartuli
News about progressive diseases that are incurable, and have limited treatment options, is often bleak. Parkinson's Disease (PD) is one of those diseases.
~ by Carol Vartuli
"I slept like a baby." "I slept like a log!"
Those metaphors may be cliche, but millions of people never utter them.
Sleep-- one of the body's most basic functions-- is a pervasive problem for people around the world. "More than 100 million Americans of all ages are not getting an adequate amount of sleep," according to the Cleveland Clinic. "About seventy million suffer from sleep disorders.
~ by Richard Sgaglio
A brain injury occurs in the United States every 9 seconds. We’ve all heard the stories about how untreated brain injuries can be tragic - like in the cases of actress Natasha Richardson and, most recently, actor/comedian Bob Saget. More than 3.5 million children and adults sustain a brain injury...
~ by Carol Vartuli
When the 2022 Winter Olympics begin this month, athletes will strive for gold, silver, or bronze. But another Olympic-scale event that kicks off in February has a different mantra: "Go for the RED."
Launching the spring season of its WellSpring Series, The Osborn will present David Grann, author of The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 7:00 pm...
The Osborn in Rye has once again been named as one of the nation’s “Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities” (CCRCs) by Newsweek. It is the only CCRC in Westchester County and one of just...
The Osborn Pavilion in Rye has been recognized as a “Best Nursing Home” for 2025 by U.S. News & World Report, receiving a 5/5 overall rating. It is one of only four skilled nursing facilities in...
