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~ 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."
Giving the Blood of Life
~ by Carol Vartuli
Blood supplies in the United States are dangerously low-- so low that the American Red Cross is offering a chance to win Super Bowl tickets if you donate by the end of January.
~ by Richard Sgaglio
According to U.S. News & World Report, 80% of people give up on their New Year’s resolutions by the second week in February. That means most of us only stay committed for a month and a half. Ever wonder why we don’t stick to resolutions?
~ by Carol Vartuli
There comes a time in our lives when the spirit of Christmas reveals itself, in its broadest, non-religious sense. The sparkle from gold and gems, or tinsel and ribbon, is equal. And a loving smile outshines them all.
~ by Richard Sgaglio
For the past 19 months, all of us have been adjusting to a very changed world in response to COVID-19. Although we are in a new era of vaccines and now booster shots, many of us are still wary about resuming the lives we enjoyed pre-pandemic. In fact, according to a recent USA Today article, many...
~ by Carol Vartuli
November is Diabetes Awareness month. While most people are aware that Type 2 Diabetes is a serious disease, many don’t know about pre-diabetes. This November, the medical community is focused on raising awareness about it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 88...
~ by Richard Sgaglio
November is National Family Caregivers Month and if you’ve ever been the primary caregiver for a child, parent, spouse or another relative or friend, you already know why National Family Caregivers Month is so important. About 66 million aging Americans need care, and who better to provide it than...
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...
