Category Archives: Expert Health Advice

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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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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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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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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Sports Nutrition

Food: The Body’s Fuel by Elisa Bremner, RD, Northern Westchester Hospital Good nutrition can help athletes attain optimal performance. Fitness fanatics, school athletes and weekend warriors alike want to get the most out of their fitness regime. What are the … Continue reading

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New York Dietician Recommends Starting an Herb Garden

Grab the Kids and Start a Spring Herb Garden By Amy Rosenfeld, MS, RD, CDN Northern Westchester Hospital Responsibility, patience, and respect for nature are just some of the benefits to children who start gardens. Gardening is a magical way … Continue reading

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New York Neonatologist Shares Simple Steps to Protect and Keep Your Baby Safe

Sound, Safe Sleep for Baby By Dr. Rick Stafford, Director of Neonatology, Northern Westchester Hospital The moment of departure from the hospital with your newborn baby can leave you with mixed feelings: Joy, wonder, and perhaps more than a little … Continue reading

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New York Pharmacist Offers 11 Tips on Keeping Your Medications Safe and Managing Your Prescriptions

Dispensing Advice and Information By Tony Luppino, R.Ph, Director of Pharmacy, Northern Westchester Hospital Medications save lives—there’s no question about that. But prescription drugs are powerful substances that, taken at an incorrect quantity, time or mixed with other medications, can … Continue reading

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Westchester Stroke Program Director Tells 4 Signs of Stroke

Struck by Stroke: Act FAST by Dr. Akira Todo, Director, Stroke Program, Northern Westchester Hospital When a stroke hits, the clock starts ticking: If patients get the right treatment within the next few hours, it can make all the difference … Continue reading

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