Instead of waiting to fight illnesses after getting sick, Pam Maltinsky tries to head them off before she catches them. Maltinsky, 70, takes supplements to boost her immune system. It’s a method Maltinsky swears by and one she said has become even more important as the coronavirus pandemic rages on. […]
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Experts worry that this winter will be extra tough for people with mental health issues
Zach Singer knows the upcoming winter months are going to be difficult. The 21-year-old senior at Ohio State University has anxiety and depression, which he said has been exacerbated by COVID-19. “I experienced some very low lows,” he said. “Having everything flipped upside down as someone who really relies on […]
Skin cancer alert: Winter is dangerous
Chilly temperatures may have you pulling on cozy sweaters and coats, but don’t be fooled: You can’t stop protecting yourself from skin cancer just because winter is coming, says Angie Seelal, of Advanced Dermatology P.C. When the sun is shining bright, it’s easy to remember that ultraviolet, UV, rays that […]
Alzheimer’s Association offers tips for a safe holiday
As COVID-19 surges, families are struggling with decisions about the holiday season—weighing concerns about the safety of traveling with the desire to spend time with friends and relatives. For families who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, these decisions are even harder, especially since many have forgone […]
Westchester postmasters support USPS Operation Santa
Westchester postmasters are helping raise public awareness that the USPSOperationSanta.com website is active and ready to welcome potential letter adopters to help make the holiday season special for deserving children and their families. Thousands of letters are written to the USPS Operation Santa program every year in hopes of being […]
