If there’s one good thing that can be said of strokes, it’s this: The vast majority of them don’t need to happen. Up to 80% of strokes can be prevented. Researchers have identified numerous steps people can take to lower stroke risk, but health experts agree, trying to do them […]
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Flavors of diversity – Food, culture and the missing ingredient in nutrition therapy
You are what you eat. And what you eat is a reflection of who you are — your family, your history, your traditions. But for many people who need guidance on eating, finding an expert with a common background can be a challenge. Most dietitians — 81% of them according […]
Discussion to focus on lesser-known dementia
From the Alzheimer’s Association “I didn’t even know how to spell the word ‘Alzheimer’s,’ and I had to learn very quickly what it all entails.” said Eva Roszkowski, Community Engagement Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter, whose father was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of […]
Virtual forum to offer latest in dementia research
People interested in learning about the latest in Alzheimer’s and dementia research will want to clear their schedules from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, to attend the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter’s Virtual Research Forum. The free event will feature presentations by three prominent researchers, including Dr. […]
Environmental effects on health – Things to know for Earth Day
Earth Day puts a spotlight on the planet’s health — which, doctors say, is closely tied to your own. Here are five things to know about the connection. Pollution is not a small, faraway health issue “The footprint of pollution globally is massive,” and air pollution is the biggest danger, […]
