For some people, a visit to the dentist can be one of the most fearful events in their lives. For patients who choose Dr. Akihiko Shirakura, a dentist who specializes in prosthodontics, their visit promises to be a good experience.
Read MoreOf all the addictive behaviors that are known to afflict people, gambling is perhaps the one that is most difficult to detect. So says Rod Correa, an alcohol and substance abuse counselor with a specialty in gambling addiction. Correa works
Read MorePerhaps one of the most valuable assets that psychologist Nancy Millian possesses is her sharp listening skills. As a doctor specializing in psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults and couples, Millian provides a supporting environment to people who are struggling with
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A one-stop-shop urgent care facility is taking the pain out of what would normally be an hours-long wait in a hospital emergency room, especially for patients suffering from minor injuries such as bug bites, nasty cuts, minor burns, upper respiratory
Read MoreGiving pets the kind of grooming that will keep them and their owners happy is the goal of Tara Santorelli, owner of Pawfection, a pet grooming business located in the heart of Bedford Hills. Santorelli, who has been serving clients
Read MoreA cacophony of powerful voices, Latin pop tunes, rap numbers and a wealth of energetic dance moves sums up “In the Heights,” the Tony award-winning musical that made its regional debut at Elmsford’s Westchester Broadway Theatre last week. The show,
Read MoreWith a recently published sixth book under his belt and the successful co-creation of “Banshee,” a TV crime-noir drama currently showing on Cinemax, Westchester author Jonathan Tropper seems to have found his groove. While the industrious writer is currently working
Read MoreIn a hurry-up world that puts increasing pressure on children to perform, the benefits of yoga can help counter such stress. Emily Flay at the Pleasantville-based The Children’s School of Yoga certainly thinks so. She works with children in Montessori
Read MoreIn a society accustomed to popping pills, the idea that food might serve as medicine is a foreign concept. But a renowned naturopathy expert is doing just that, successfully treating patients with a range of ailments, including asthma, depression, digestive
Read MorePleasantville resident Lynn Zachos is doing her part to help the still-struggling economy. This month she launched a direct-sales company that promises to offer would-be fashion-conscious entrepreneurs the chance to make money selling chic, comfortable clothing. Zachos, founder and CEO
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