Perimenopause is widely understood as something that happens in your mid-to-late 40s. For most women, that’s true. But for some, the hormonal shifts that signal the beginning of this transition start earlier, sometimes well before 40. Knowing that this transition can begin earlier than most people realize is the first step toward getting the right answers.
Monthly Archives: May 2026
From Coma to Recovery: How Advanced Stroke Care Is Changing Outcomes
Medically reviewed by Fawaz Al-Mufti, MD, FAHA, FSVINWith stroke, every second matters.During Stroke Awareness Month, a recent case at MidHudson Regional Hospital is a powerful reminder of how rapid response, clinical expertise and advanced technology can come together to save and restore a life.A Life-Threatening EmergencyThe patient arrived in critical condition, experiencing a severe strokeContinue reading “From Coma to Recovery: How Advanced Stroke Care Is Changing Outcomes “
Heat-Related Illness: Recognizing and Preventing Summer’s Hidden Danger
Medically reviewed by David Moore, MDMost people think of heat stroke as something that happens to other people, like marathon runners in extreme conditions, or someone who spends hours in the direct sun without any water. The reality is that heat-related illness can develop faster and more subtly than that, even in people who feelContinue reading “Heat-Related Illness: Recognizing and Preventing Summer’s Hidden Danger “
He Stopped to Help a Stranger. Then He Almost Lost His Own Life
Michael McCutchan has spent his entire life looking out for other people. At 16, he joined his local fire department as a junior volunteer. He went on to serve as a New York Police Department detective and later as an investigator with the New York State Attorney General’s Office. Along the way, he developed aContinue reading “He Stopped to Help a Stranger. Then He Almost Lost His Own Life “
When Women Delay Their Own Care
Breast Cancer, Busy Lives and the Health We Put LastMedically reviewed by Faith Selchick, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, AOCNP, OCN, CPHQMay is Women’s Health Month. For many women, health is still the thing that gets moved to the bottom of the list. Appointments are postponed. Symptoms are minimized. Mammograms are rescheduled around work, caregiving, school schedules, agingContinue reading “When Women Delay Their Own Care “
Memory Concerns: Normal Aging vs. When to See a Neurologist
Medically reviewed by Katherine Amodeo, MDAt some point, most people have a moment when a name won’t come to mind, a word disappears mid-sentence or a doctor’s appointment they were sure they wrote down slips through the cracks. Moments like these often leave people wondering whether it’s simply part of getting older or a signContinue reading “Memory Concerns: Normal Aging vs. When to See a Neurologist”
The Hidden Effects of Chronic Stress on Your Body and Mind
Medically reviewed by Dr. Mill Etienne, MD, MPH, FAAN, FANA, FAESSEveryone feels stressed sometimes. A difficult week at work, a family conflict or a short stretch of poor sleep is temporary, and the body is built to handle it. Chronic stress is different. When stress becomes a constant background condition rather than an occasional response,Continue reading “The Hidden Effects of Chronic Stress on Your Body and Mind “