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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...
~ by Carol Vartuli
Live Well, With a Healthy Liver
Tucked under your right ribcage, on top of your stomach, is your largest internal organ--the liver. It's one of your hardest-working, but least understood organs. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, more than 500 body functions are identified with the liver.
~ by Richard Sgaglio
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is about more than awareness of the disease. It needs to be a catalyst for removing barriers to care for the people it affects. It should also be about removing the disparities that exist across races, genders, and ethnicities.
Lonely Is Not the Same as Alone
~ by Carol Vartuli
It's no secret that older people can become isolated, especially if they suffer chronic illness or have physical limitations brought on from aging. But recently, the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has noted that, "There is growing attention to loneliness and social isolation in later...
~ by Richard Sgaglio
Men’s Health Includes Prostate Health
September is designated as National Prostate Health Awareness Month in the United States, and with good cause. The American Cancer Society estimates that one in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime.
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...
