RSS Channels IndexPrediabetes – Do You Have It? How Do You Know?
About 79 million adult Americans (one in every four over age 20; and one in every two over 65) are walking around with prediabetes. Prediabetes has no symptoms, and increases risk for heart attack, stroke and neuropathy. JUNE 10-Diabetes Fair.
5/15/2013 10:10 AM EDT
Living to 100 – Preparing for Good Health as Life Expectancy Age Rises
May is Older Americans Month. Every day more than 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 with expectations of living into their 80s. Their children can easily live to be 100. Geriatric Medicine Specialist Stephen Jones, MD, gives his Top 10 Tips for staying...
5/1/2013 1:30 PM EDT
Caring for the Caregivers – Greenwich Hospital Celebrates Fifth Anniversary of Schwartz Center Rounds
Greenwich Hospital's Schwartz Center Rounds program is designed to provide emotional and spiritual support to professional caregivers, including doctors and nurses. This, in turn, translates to heightened empathetic care for patients.
4/1/2013 10:30 AM EDT
High-Risk Pregnancy on the Rise – Older Moms, Larger Families and Heavier Women Are Driving the Need for Specialty Care
Perinatologists at Greenwich Hospital are helping women start and grow families when a pregnancy is considered “high risk” due to age or other factors. These factors include multiple miscarriages, carrying multiples such as twins or triplets,...
2/6/2013 9:50 AM EST
Winter Exercise – Keep It Safe
Harsh weather can take its toll on healthy sports enthusiasts. Outdoor exercise in the cold winter air can trigger underlying health conditions, so it’s important to listen to your body and be prepared.
1/22/2013 11:50 AM EST
Activity Tames Holiday Stress and Triggers a Chemical Response to Help You Relax
As holiday crunch time fills your schedule, don’t give up your exercise. The burst of energy can help burn off adrenaline and calm you down. Physical activity stimulates the neurotransmitter dopamine, which has been linked to post-exercise mood...
11/20/2012 2:40 PM EST
Overcoming Hurricane Stress – Getting a Grip After Sandy Leaves Town
The upheaval brought about by a natural disaster the likes of Hurricane Sandy forces us to reorganize how we see the world. "Totally capable individuals under other circumstances don’t know what to do,” said Henri Roca, MD, who explains a coping...
11/2/2012 11:45 AM EDT
Integrative Medicine Helps to Speed Healing
Integrative (Complementary) Medicine at Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, Connecticut is helping patients heal faster and regain their good health, while others use services to stay strong and prevent illness.
10/18/2012 9:35 AM EDT
Preventing Holiday Weight Gain – 10 Tips to Help You Stay on the Healthy Track
If the festive season tempts your tastebuds to overindulge, learn to prevent holiday weight gain with these 10 tips from the team of medical experts at Greenwich Hospital’s Weight Loss & Diabetes Center
12/12/2011 11:00 AM EST
Experts Available: November Is Diabetes Awareness Month
Sleep, hormones, weight, exercise and genetics are all related to diabetes, affecting one in three Americans. November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Experts available for radio, TV and print.
11/1/2011 7:00 PM EDT