NYACK, N.Y. -- Spending time outdoors is the best way to enjoy the summer. However, Lyme disease, heat-related illness, sunburn and leg swelling are common annoyances during warmer months. By taking simple steps to prevent these common health problems, Rockland residents can ensure they're making the most out of the season's enjoyments.Unsurprisingly, one of the biggest summertime fears ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- When Dr. Marc London tells a patient they have Parkinson’s disease, he knows many patients picture the worst-case scenario. “Many people assume they will become very disabled," said London, chief of the section of neurology at Nyack Hospital. "However, the disease progresses differently for each person, and in many cases, evolves slowly and has an effective ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- Diabetes is the number one cause of chronic kidney disease in the United States. Thankfully for those with diabetes though, protecting the kidneys is possible through careful monitoring of blood sugar and blood pressure.Roughly one in four adults with diabetes has kidney disease, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Diabetic ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- During cancer diagnosis and treatment, effective communication and planning is key. However, mapping a plan of action can be difficult when patients speak a different language than doctors and staff. Thanks to Dr. Sung Ho Lee, a board-certified physician in medical oncology and hematology at Highland Medical P.C. and Nyack Hospital, both native and foreign speakers are ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- As summer comes to a close and students head back to college, knowing how to take care of themselves on their own is an incredibly important skill for young adults to have. Often away from parents for the first time in their lives, college students can quickly develop unhealthy habits if not properly prepared."If you’re a parent who is about to send your son or ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- Alcohol and the holiday season often go together like holly and mistletoe. Drinks like eggnog, wine and toasty cocktails are as much a part of many families' seasonal traditions as dinners and caroling. However, alcohol can complicate the holiday season in several ways, which is why it's important for hosts to know how to throw a gathering that’s festive but not ...