Women baby boomers are no strangers to hormonal imbalances including menstrual irregularities, peri-menopause and menopause. Andropause is the male version of menopause and affects males very differently than women. However, this article will focus on women. While menopause is a
Read MoreNew York State’s former Governor George E. Pataki and community leaders James and Nancy Witt of Cold Spring as well as the physicians of the NYU Langone Hudson Valley Cardiology Group were honored at Hudson Valley Hospital Center’s 52nd Annual
Read MoreSo you think you’ve heard all you need to know about how kids should lose weight? Guess again. As a consequence of being overweight, children are at greater risk of diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers, not to mention depression,
Read MoreJust last week, I again heard someone talking about the “value of a Facebook ‘like’” and I had to cringe. They were of the belief that an average Facebook like was worth somewhere in the neighborhood of $4, and they
Read MoreOctober’s Monitor on Psychology, the monthly magazine published by the American Psychological Association, presented seven research-based ways to improve parenting. When used consistently, these strategies help parents manage children’s’ behaviors, improve the parent-child relationship, and reduce stress. Here are the
Read MoreParents must try to see infant behavior from the infant’s point of view in order to effectively discipline babies. The world is new and exciting and it’s the baby’s job to explore. Exploration is indicative of healthy development and a
Read MoreThere is a new type of play group happening in Central Park every Wednesday. It started September 12 and runs eight weeks. The group is called “I Won’t Supervise Your Kids,” and it’s the invention of Lenore Skenazy, author of
Read MoreFire departments from Westchester and Putnam (as well as one from Rockland) joined Mohegan Lake Fire Department in celebrating its 90th anniversary with a grand parade on Saturday, Sept. 15. Classic vehicles and marching bands from throughout the region also
Read MoreDespite having to deal with the wrath of Mother Nature, the 88th annual Yorktown Grange Fair entertained and educated thousands of visitors for four days last week. Hundreds of ribbons were handed out to winners in flowers, produce, baking, photography,
Read MoreThis past Saturday, I saw a link to a post by Alan Berkson with the headline, “What Business are You In,” Sure it’s an obvious question — but without really knowing the answer, you and your business may be in
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