The disease of addiction is often misunderstood. Addicts and alcoholics are frequently viewed as people with defective characters or flawed personalities whose morality or values

There’s an expression I heard again recently that shook me up just a little inside. I’ve heard it countless times in my life—in snippets of

Jerome Adams, the current surgeon general, recently declared the opioid crisis as a public health emergency. In 2017, the NIH (National Institutes of Health) reported

(Courtesy of Hudson Regional Hospital) “George, this is Dan G. (name changed), and I’m coming to your ER with a man with a very serious

Every year between October 15 and December 7, a period known as “Open Enrollment,” Medicare beneficiaries can make changes in their Medicare coverage. The Senior

Fermented foods have long been prized for their numerous health benefits for centuries. What does fermented mean? These are foods that have been through a

Life for Lyme (Chai for Lyme) is a not-for-profit organization that aims to promote Lyme disease awareness and support. Founded by Esther Honig and other

(Courtesy of Hudson Regional Hospital) For many people, weight loss (or bariatric surgery) has typically been viewed as something of a last resort. Meaning after

Asher Goldstein, MD, and his exemplary staff at Overlook PAIN + Recovery are helping patients suffering from chronic and acute pain conditions with non-opioid treatment

Anxiety in teens and children is increasingly common, and it’s the most prevalent mental health diagnosis among adolescents in the U.S. In spite of that,

(Courtesy of Hudson Regional Hospital) As a police officer for the New York Police Department for 20 years, Gary Parlefsky has seen it all and

(Courtesy of Englewood Hospital) Growing up in a home surrounded by impressionist paintings, Mindy Goldfischer, MD, was taught by her parents to appreciate art. When