Osteoporosis

Esther Lipstein, M.D. Osteoporosis is a thinning of the bone that occurs in both men and women as a natural process of aging.  In particular, after menopause, women are more subject to bone loss because of a decreased amount of estrogen.  It is important to evaluate men at risk and post-menopausal women (as well as select individuals treated…

Exercise in the Elderly

Rina Caprarella, M.D. Exercise is an often overlooked but imperative aspect of a healthy lifestyle in the elderly. It is reported that more than 30% of those aged 65 and above do not exercise, but the number is probably higher. Barriers to initiating an exercise routine include: 1. Lack of knowledge. 2. Fear and motivation.…

Dangers of Expired Medications

Times are tough and money is tight all over. It’s tempting to save unused medications past their expiration date; however, time affects medications much as it does food. An expired medication may become toxic over time due to degradation of chemical components or even growth of bacteria and mold. Using these expired medications can create…

COULD YOUR PAIN BE POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA?

 Robert Greenwald, M.D. COULD YOUR PAIN BE POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA? Robert Greenwald, M.D. An often-overlooked cause of muscular and arthritic pain in senior citizens goes by the funny name of polymyalgia rheumatica, abbreviated PMR. It is a mysterious condition with which many physicians are not familiar. When properly diagnosed and treated, immediate and substantial relief can…

Balance Problems As We Age

Balance Problems As We Age By: Dr. Rina Caprarella This Article is brought to you by LifeCaller Medical Alert Systems: www.LifeCaller.com  Falls pose a large health concern as we all age. The risk of falling increases with age and is at its highest after the age of 80. This typically stems from problems with walking that result…

Arthritis and Your Feet

ARTHRITIS AND YOUR FEET       By Douglas Livingston, DPM, FACFAS Everyone associates the word arthritis with pain. Arthritis can affect all parts of the body. It is a broad term for many conditions that destroy the workings of a normal joint. Arthritis may occur in your back, neck, hips, knees, shoulders or hands as well as your…

5 Tips For a Healthier Heart

5 TIPS FOR A HEALTHIER HEART Presented by The Visiting Nurse Service of New York When measuring a person’s heart health, blood pressure readings may be one of the most helpful indicators. A normal reading is anything 120/80 mm/Hg or lower. While there are some genetic factors that can increase your risk of developing hypertension, there…