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New York City can be a beautiful place during a winter snow storm, but the prolonged cold weather and heavy snowfall experienced this winter means that snow banks and ice have remained on sidewalks far longer than we’ve typically experienced in recent years. Given the surprising amount of snow and…

Despite chilly weather, the spring season is fast approaching, and with it, spring cleaning. There’s no shortage of spring-cleaning projects to take up, but few will have as many direct impacts on your long-term health and safety as a review of your prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications kept around the…

Cold weather, short days, and stress around the holidays can make the winter an emotionally tough time of year, and a growing body of evidence suggests that there might be biological causes for the “winter blues,” a condition referred to in medical circles as “Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD.) While feeling…

Enjoying a home-cooked meal is one of life’s simple pleasures at any age. For older adults, being able to produce nutritious meals at home can be a key element in remaining healthy, independent, and maintaining a positive outlook on one’s abilities to care for themselves. At the same time, kitchens…

With the new year just around the corner, many are thinking about ways to improve their health, homes, and overall wellbeing. One resolution that’s worth considering is creating a safer living space, particularly for those at increased risk of falls and other household accidents. A simple way to reduce these…

A sudden fall can cause significant injury at any age, however our bodies become particularly susceptible to significant fall-related injuries as they age. According to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 3 million adults aged 65 and older were brought to a hospital emergency room…