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New York Hospital Dietician Discusses Hydration During the Summer

A Cooler Way to Stay Hydrated This Summer! by  Kimberly Stein RD, CDN, Northern Westchester Hospital Summer is just around the corner and with your beach plans being set in motion; you’ll want to remember to pack more than just … Continue reading

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New York Prostate Screening, Cancer, and Your PSA

Prostate Cancer: When Should Men Get Screened? by Josh Fink, MD In the last few years, the advice on prostate cancer screening has been very confusing for patients, and front of mind for internists and urologists. It’s a pressing concern … Continue reading

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Healthy Recipes to Spoil Dad this Father’s Day

Celebrating Dad with Yummy and Nutritious Treats by Pat Talio, MS, RD, CDE, CDN, Outpatient Nutrition Program Coordinator, Northern Westchester Hospital It may be cliché but most of us have heard, “the way to a man’s heart is through his … Continue reading

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ER Doc Offers Tips to Avoid Summer Hazards for Kids

Summertime Safety: Avoid Hazards in the Heat by Jim Dwyer MD, Chief, Emergency Services, Northern Westchester Hospital  Bare feet in cool grass on a hot day may be the actual description of paradise. However, running around barefoot can be hard … Continue reading

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Northern Westchester Hospital Chief of Dermatology Offers Advice Protect Your Skin from the Sun

Reduce Exposure to Risky Rays by Ross Levy, MD, Chief, Dermatology, Northern Westchester Hospital As the days lengthen and the temperature climbs, you can’t help but head outdoors for fun in the sun. Before you grab your beach towel, you … Continue reading

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Westchester Dietician Talks Fresh Summer Fruits and Veggies

Get Ready… June is Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month by Stephanie Perruzza, MS, RD, CDN, Northern Westchester Hospital Do you hear that? The sound of summer is almost upon us! The birds are chirping, the whisper of warm breeze filling … Continue reading

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Common sports injuries: What you should know

Although they rank among the most common sports-related injuries, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), and meniscus injuries are often misdiagnosed and/or perpetuated. To understand the issues around diagnosis, we sat down with Victor Khabie, M.D. , FAAOS, FACS, … Continue reading

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New York Endocrinologist Discusses Osteoporosis and Men

Osteoporosis – in Men? By Dr. Eric Rudin, Endocrinologist, Northern Westchester Hospital You probably think of osteoporosis — thinning bones — as a woman’s problem. For the most part that’s true. But we see plenty of men with osteoporosis, too. … Continue reading

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Westchester County Dietician Talks Calcium and Bone Health

Calcium: The Key to Bone Health & Much More By Amy Rosenfeld, MS, RD, CDN You have heard it before; calcium is key to maintaining strong bones and teeth and warding off osteoporosis. But did you know that bone health … Continue reading

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Running Tips and Advice from Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

A Guide to Running Right By Anthony Tanzi, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Physical Therapist at Northern Westchester Hospital Spring has sprung. Your thoughts are turning toward the outdoors, activity, and exercise. This is the time of year when … Continue reading

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