Health & Fitness
Danbury-based Lesser Evil’s veggie puffs found to have high lead concentration by Consumer Reports
On June 5, Consumer Reports published a study of lead concentrations in veggie puffs, snacks aimed to help young children eat...
A journey into healing on a psychedelic retreat
Wellness tourism is not just a trend or a response to public health crises. It’s also a big business, led by...
Cochlear implant is music to Phelps Hospital patient’s ears
Frances Furst with Swapna Nataraj, AuD., at Phelps Hospital’s Speech & Audiology Center in Sleepy Hollow. Courtesy Northwell Health. During May’s...
Sicilian wines are hot, hot, hot
Thanks to the food and travel series “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy” and wine luncheons like the one Westfair Wine and...
Debunking common nutrition myths
Understanding the science behind nutrition can help us make informed choices about our diets and overall health.
The 411 on IVF
n Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a beacon of hope for millions of couples and individuals around the world grappling with fertility...
Love all in a new New Rochelle-set movie
Pinebrook Tennis in New Rochelle will host a doubles tournament June 1. The Sound Short city is the setting of the...
Stamford Health launches “glammograms” for breast cancer screenings
Despite improvements in technology and practice, getting a mammogram is still far from a popular way to spend an afternoon. So...
Creating a digital hub for the caregiver
Tina Sadarangani, Ph.D., a nurse practitioner, New York University professor and Westchester County resident, has designed a free, secure app with...
Control your anger to save your heart
A new study by the American Heart Association links anger to the impairment of blood vessels, which could lead to a...
Walking a mile to end domestic violence
Connecticut’s U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal addresses participants at the 2023 Walk A Mile In Her Shoes. Courtesy the Center for Family...
Putting a ring on women’s health
The Evie Ring. Courtesy Movano Health. The Evie Ring from Movano Health, the market's first women-focused smart ring, seeks to redefine the wearable...
Connecticut and New York among the best states for senior-care staffing
Seniorly’s new study on senior care staffing finds New York and Connecticut well-positioned amid shortages. Amid a national nursing shortage, a new...
Senate passes bill requiring hairdresser training for textured hair
On April 11 the Connecticut senate passed Bill 178, which will require changes to the curriculum to include instruction on how...
A spa ‘attuned’ to wellness
Attune Wellness Med Spa in Stamford had its official opening Wednesday, April 10. Courtesy Attune Wellness Med Spa. Attune Wellness Med...
