Forest Bathing
The term Forest Bathing was coined in Japan in the 1980s (1), but conveys a generations-old concept: the restorative experience of mindful time spent in nature. Medical and psychological research...
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Lyme Disease Safety
Ticks in the Northeast have become an increasingly concerning topic in recent years. With warmer weather, tick season is no longer limited to spring and summer. It is now essentially year-round,...
Olympic Stories
If you look forward to Winter Olympics years as much as I do, you have already watched Cool Runnings several times in anticipation. Here are some additional inspiring stories from...
Book Review: The New Fit
Aaron Leventhal’s The New Fit: How to Own Your Fitness Journey in Your 40s, 50s, and Beyond (released January 2025) is a science-based wellness guide specifically geared toward people over 40. Leventhal...
Patient Spotlight: Veronica Webb
Veronica Webb is a pioneering model, writer, and media personality whose work bridges fashion, beauty, and wellness. With a career spanning runway, television, and editorial, she brings a unique insider’s perspective...
Weighted Vests
Last week, after my post on Substack and Instagram, my inbox was flooded with one question: “When should women start wearing a weighted vest, and how do I know if...
Do Recovery Shoes Deliver?
“Recovery shoes” have recently become popular among athletes of all levels. Designed with increased cushioning and arch-conforming support, they are intended for wear after high-intensity exercise to promote muscle recovery...
Women’s Health Spotlight: Statins
Cardiovascular Health in Post-menopausal Women and Side Effects of Statins As a physical therapist, I’ve noticed a recurring pattern: tendinopathies around the hip seem particularly common in postmenopausal women. Many of...
NYC Outdoor Films
July and August are full of opportunities for New Yorkers to enjoy free outdoor entertainment. Highlighted below are a few of our favorite film venues under the stars. (For a...
Take It Outside!
Take Your Workout Outside If exercise-based New Year's resolutions are wearing thin, and/or if you just cannot wait to get outside once it finally warms up, New York City's parks have...