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When Should You Go to an Emergency Department?

Dr. Dean Straff, Director of Emergency Medicine Most people know that a severe medical situation requires a trip to their nearest hospital’s emergency department (ED). In some cases, however, people show up in the ED for reasons that are less urgent. As the director of the busiest ED in Westchester […]

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Should You Invest in a Weighted Vest?

Dr. Mark Klion, Orthopedic Surgery The latest workout trend is wearing a weighted vest. Once a tool for soldiers and policemen, weighted vests today seem to be everywhere – you may see them in use at the gym, on a leisurely walk, or even at your workplace. It seems that […]

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Tastes Like Summer: In-Season Produce for Healthy, Nutritious Meals 

Kimberly Greenburg, MS, Nutrition   Summer is the perfect time to pack your plate with fresh fruits and vegetables that are both healthy and delicious. Shops and farmers’ markets overflow with sweet-tart cherries, honeyed melons, juicy peaches, and ready-for-the-grill vegetables like eggplants and peppers.  “When you’re eating foods in-season, they’re at […]

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Having a healthy pregnancy at age 35 plus

Dr. Karimah Smith, Obstetrics & Gynecology The number of women in the U.S. giving birth at age 35 and older has steadily been growing. Between 1990 and 2023, birth rates increased 71% among women ages 35-39, 127% among women ages 40-44 and 127% in women 45 and older, according to […]