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~ by Carol Vartuli
Two fist-sized, bean-shaped organs work ceaselessly every day, removing excess water and waste from your body. Healthy kidneys can filter up to 150 quarts of blood a day, producing one to two quarts of urine.
~ by Carol Vartuli
If you’re over 50, your doctor likely has suggested a colonoscopy, or other screening, to check for cancer of your colon or rectum. Since March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, it’s a good time to spread the word about preventing this type of cancer.
~ by Carol Vartuli
It seems counterintuitive, but as the aging population increases, the number of physicians dedicated to geriatric medicine in the U.S. is decreasing. This includes the psychiatrists who have expertise in treating older citizens.
~ by Carol Vartuli
Did you know there are at least 70 different idiomatic expressions formed with the word heart?
“I learned it by heart,” “My heart sank,” “He’s all heart,” and “She’s young at heart” are just a few.
~ by Carol Vartuli
Each year during the month of January, the medical community seeks to enlighten the public about thyroid issues. Millions of people live with them, but remain undiagnosed and untreated.
~ by Carol Vartuli
After 11 months of a ravaging pandemic, a plummeting economy, and political discord, who isn’t ready to usher in hope for a “normal” 2021?
At the end of other years, we have bantered with friends about our resolutions to lose weight, quit smoking, exercise regularly, and procrastinate less—imagining a total remake of ourselves (of course, 80 percent of us abandon those commitments by the second week in February. --U.S.
~ by Richard Sgaglio
The holiday season usually offers many opportunities to spend quality time with family and friends. However, with the current COVID-19 public health crisis, it has become difficult (and in some cases impossible) to be with loved ones over the holidays. Although the holidays can often be a time of...
~ by Carol Vartuli
In case you haven’t been paying attention, flu season has arrived.
December 6th marks the start of National Influenza Vaccine Week. Its purpose is to remind us that the flu vaccine protects against flu illness and serious flu complications, including worsening of chronic conditions or pneumonia.
~ by Richard Sgaglio
November kicks off the holiday season. With all the baked goods, large meals, and holiday traditions that center around Thanksgiving, it’s hard to be concerned about maintaining an adequate weight and healthy lifestyle. Thankfully, with November as National Diabetes Month, we can re-focus our...
~ by Richard Sgaglio
November is National Homecare Month. What better way to celebrate it than to provide information about home care and how to know if it can be right for a loved one? As we age we still want our independence. Many older Americans are choosing to stay in their homes longer and “age in place.
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...
