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  • Thumb Arthritis
    Rule of thumb: Don’t ignore discomfort

    Feeling pain, swelling, or stiffness at the base of your thumb? You may be experiencing thumb arthritis, the second most common joint in the hand to develop this condition.

    Arthritis at the base of the thumb usually starts early, around age 40, and becomes more prevalent in older people. It also tends to affect women 3-6 times more frequently than men and increases even more after menopause.

  • mammogram
    Squeeze in your mammogram

    October is breast cancer awareness month, and if there’s one MYTH that we need to debunk is that mammograms cause breast cancer. The TRUTH is the opposite: mammograms save lives by catching cancer early, when it's most treatable.

  • Read: A plant-based diet
    Your diet and dementia

    A plant-based diet can help preserve your favorite memories—and then some!

    Dr. Alina Sardana, DO, of Highland Medical -- Clarkstown Medical Associates shares facts and food to help keep your brain strong and provide overall preventive care.

  • Read: Benefits of B12
    Benefits of B12

    Keeping our bodies strong, energized, and sharp starts with proper nourishment—and the secret to healthy aging might be right in your refrigerator.

    Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that plays a quiet yet crucial role in maintaining overall health. Also known as cobalamin, this water-soluble vitamin is essential for forming red blood cells, synthesizing DNA, supporting cell metabolism, and maintaining a healthy nervous system. Because the body doesn’t produce B12 on its own, we must rely on food and, when needed, supplements to meet our nutritional needs.