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by Judah Gutwein, L.N.H.A. By: Judah Gutwein, LNHAVeteran residents at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Queens hosted a magnificent “Veterans Helping Veterans” event Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the facility, located at 157-15 19th Ave in Whitestone, NY.The event commenced at 2:00p.m. with a patriotic flag-raising ceremony to pay tribute to American veterans who served their country honorably during war and peace time. A veteran... 11/22/2017 8:00:00 AM
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. The holiday season can be especially challenging for those who wish to eat healthfully. But your health goals should not fall by the wayside each November until well after the New Year begins. Employing these helpful strategies can allow you to follow through on your commitment to improve your health and achieve your overall goals. Plan Ahead and follow through with your commitment to eat healthfully.... 11/22/2017 8:00:00 AM
by Dayton Uttinger No one wants to suffer any longer than they have to, whether it’s from a nasty flu or a twinging muscle in your back. You might put off a doctor’s visit for a few days, chug some orange juice or swallow some ibuprofen, but there’s a certain point where that doesn’t cut it anymore. You can’t handle the discomfort any longer, and it’s seriously disrupting your life. So you go to the doctor and get a... 11/14/2017 8:00:00 AM
by Judah Gutwein, L.N.H.A. Here I was standing at the funeral of Rabbi Israel T, one of the beloved residents of our nursing home and a man I came to love and admire in the too short period of time that I was privileged to know him.Not only was I at the funeral, I was in the middle of my public eulogy at the request of his family and there was nary a dry eye in the crowd, including my own.I couldn’t help but be amazed at the... 11/10/2017 8:00:00 AM
by Nicolas Cesare Have you ever felt like your energy was low? Have you not been at 100 percent without any clear cause? If you think that you might be ill or just off your game, you might be surprised to hear that your workplace could be responsible.Of course, the fact that office buildings are breeding grounds for disease won’t be too surprising — after all, many of us probably catch our seasonal colds from touching... 11/6/2017 8:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Are you using a moisturizer? It not only keeps skin smooth, but also prevents it from drying and cracking --- not to mention, it reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles. The challenge can be finding the right type of moisturizer for your age and skin type --- especially when it comes to your face. Not just any brand off the shelf will do once you reach a certain age. Women over 35 are in particular... 11/6/2017 8:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Melanoma: It’s notorious for its low survival rate. It is considered a skin cancer, but it is really a cancer of pigment cells, which is why it can travel quickly all over the body, including the brain. Once considered a death sentence, advances have been made in recent years to extend the lives of those stricken with it. Early detection is vital. However, it is still one of the most deadly cancers... 11/5/2017 7:00:00 AM
by Mark Julian People face painful realizations and life changes on a daily basis. For individuals diagnosed with ADHD, acknowledging and owning their specific challenges and strengths are truly important steps in understanding their own ADHD and how to live successfully with it.This move is often easier said than done, as ADHD can quickly take a toll on self-esteem and self-efficacy. ADHD can lend itself to snap... 11/3/2017 7:00:00 AM
by John Valenty We’ve been bombarded by the media and even so-called experts, repeating over and over again that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” but if you follow the marketing (and the money), you’ll see it’s a disaster for people who don’t know which of the ELEVEN popular breakfast foods are actually putting on unsightly pounds and dangerous visceral fat.We just published a brand new report that... 11/1/2017 7:00:00 AM
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. Are you being bombarded with reminders to get a flu shot? Welcome to fall and winter. Whether you decide to get a flu shot or not is a personal decision that depends on your risk of complications from influenza, but regardless of that decision, there are other strategies to employ that will offer protection against illness.Achoo!Whether it is at your doctor’s office, visiting your grandkids, or at... 10/30/2017 7:00:00 AM
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