Think Pink: It’s breast cancer awareness month
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which has a goal to educate the public on risk factors, promote early detection through regular screenings, and raise funds for research.
October focus: Mental health awareness
From anxiety to depression, it seems like so many people – at least those with the resources to do so – have turned to therapy as a solution.
It’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
During the month of June, healthcare organizations are working to promote brain health and raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease.
Allergies On the Rise
Many of you have probably realized that May is peak season for allergy related symptoms and allergy seasons are getting longer and more intense.
Get Educated: May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month
This heightened time of awareness and education highlights the many ways we can prevent skin cancer, get early detections, and practice overall sun safety.
10th Annual Play for P.I.N.K. Millbrook Luncheon raises nearly $500k for Breast Cancer Research
Guests gathered on the afternoon of Friday, July 11, at Mashomack Preserve Club in Pine Plains, NY, to celebrate a milestone in grassroots philanthropy – the 10th annual Play for P.I.N.K. Millbrook Luncheon for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
This year’s luncheon raised nearly $500,000 and was co-chaired by Julia Descoteaux, Beth Ledy, Alison […]
Heart Health
It’s February, the month of affairs of the heart. Bet you’re thinking Valentine’s Day and romance, aren’t you?
How the heart got to be the symbol of those is unsure, especially when you consider that the shape of the actual heart is nothing like the version that’s come to mean love. This connection has been […]
All about naturopathic fertility + reproductive care with Dr. Rachel Low of Commune Natural Health
Dr. Rachel Low is a naturopathic doctor and owner of Commune Natural Health in Salisbury, CT. What is naturopathy, you ask? Naturopathic medicine is a modality within the field of medicine that takes an evidence-based approach to holistic health and healing. “My practice is grounded firmly in the naturopathic principles of addressing the root cause […]
Fibromyalgia: An Invisible Medical Syndrome
Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by chronic and widespread body pain. It affects about 2% of the population, or about 4 million adults in the US, according to the CDC. The National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA) however states that it affects anywhere between five to eight million Americans. It is one of many medical syndromes that I […]
Ted Howley’s Weight Loss Journey
Pre-diabetic. Fatty Liver. High cholesterol. Three knee surgeries. Depressed.
This was Ted Howley’s life prior to January 17, 2022. “Two years ago, I was staring death in the eyes,” he said.
Ted had struggled with his weight for years, often yo-yo dieting and cycling through different forms of exercise. “I would […]