Why do we assume that diet plays such a major role in cancer etiology? And by “we,” I don’t refer to just the lay public, but to scientists as well. At least the initial idea stems from global variations in cancer incidence. Certain cancers occur at high rates in the US and Europe—breast cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate

(Courtesy of SMGH) Maybe that fluttering of your heart isn’t because the love of your life entered the room. Or maybe that shortness of breath, fatigue or anxiety are not caused by being locked up at home every day. A heartbeat that’s too slow, too fast or otherwise irregular may be Atrial Fibrillation (A-fib) ¹which

PEMF (Pulsed electromagnetic field) therapy has shown tremendous benefit for my clients. I discovered that improved eating, hydrating, exercise and sleep are very difficult things for people to achieve and was not all that effective in many situations. As a nutritionist for over 30 years, this baffled me and I was compelled to find a

(Courtesy of The Jewish Home) The Jewish Home Family is proud to be able to offer residents Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)—an in-house method of determining swallow disorders that is part of the Jewish Home’s wider efforts to prevent hospitalization and keep elders safe.

Recreational Benadryl. Recreational Sudafed. Recreational Nyquil. None of these sound right. In that vein, no parent in his or her right mind would send their child to a bar mitzvah with Shirley Temples made from magnesium citrate, or where there was a game inhaling nitrous oxide from whipped cream cans. Even though these products are all

CareOne at Teaneck held a challah giveaway to support the community during this difficult time.

Part I

I am always surprised that the most frequent question I am asked by a patient or family member after we discuss the diagnosis is, “What should he/she eat?” To be honest, I never know what to answer and usually mumble some platitudes. I mention this because I think it reflects the widespread

“God wishes I was dead” is a horrifying statement that no human being wants to hear from a loved one. At Heroes to Heroes, it is a common statement among the veterans we serve. What would drive a person to believe that their Creator no longer wants them alive? My name is Judy Isaacson Elias. I am the

(Courtesy of Jewish Home) For a number of individuals who contracted the COVID-19 virus, recovery from initial symptoms has been followed by other lingering medical issues. There is a great deal now being researched, and written, about “long haul” COVID and even those who may not be “long haulers” who still feel ongoing

JScreen’s initiative will offer a comprehensive testing panel to analyze BRCA genes and more than 60 other cancer susceptibility genes.

(Courtesy of JScreen) JScreen, a national public health initiative based out of Emory University School of Medicine’s Department of Human Genetics,

(Courtesy of Jewish Home Family) The Jewish Home Family has been celebrating the vaccination of elders and staff in both their facilities, the Jewish Home at Rockleigh and Jewish Home Assisted Living in River Vale. Celebrations have included a “Coroñata” smashing, which saw residents and staff let loose on

Ever have a word at the tip of your tongue, but you just can’t remember it? Or forget why you walked into a room or where you placed your car keys? Memory, problem solving, attention and processing speed are some of the cognitive functions that can decline with age. As we grow older, leave school and retire, we are no longer learning new