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Heart and Brain Health: Do One New Thing for Three Weeks

By Keri Pollock A new year is upon us and with it usually comes a resolution to get healthier. We so earnestly want to engage in life improvements, yet, they have a way of falling to the wayside. Take heart! (Pun intended). You can start fresh any time of year. Not convinced? Here are some … Continue reading Heart and Brain Health: Do One New Thing for Three Weeks

Living a Heart-Healthy Life…With a Scoop of Ice Cream

By Miriam Zucker, LMSW, ACSW, C-ASWCM Although American Heart Month is about to end, heart disease among adult seniors shows no signs of letting up. In fact, it is the number one cause of death in older adults and has been for the last two decades. According to Dr. Jeannette Yuen, a cardiologist in the Scarsdale … Continue reading Living a Heart-Healthy Life…With a Scoop of Ice Cream