The Nathaniel Witherell Blog
Reducing Dementia Risk: New Studies Offer Hope
Alzheimer's | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, 152 million people are expected to have a diagnosis of dementia by 2050. While there’s currently no treatment to slow the progression of this debilitating condition, a recent report in The Wall Street Journal offers hope. Through a review of recent research studies, the Journal notes that there are things…
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Good Nutrition for a Happy Thanksgiving! By Nicolle Cucco, MS, RD, CDN
Healthy Aging | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
Note: With Thanksgiving on the horizon, we tapped the Witherell’s registered dietician, Nicolle Cucco, to offer this advice on how to eat healthy and still enjoy Thanksgiving’s bounty. When it comes to the holidays, unless you have specific dietary restrictions, there is usually no need to avoid any foods! Consider this: the average weight gain…
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Jane Brody Shares What Works and What Doesn’t to Maintain a Healthy Brain
Donations | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
The good news for brain health? A Mediterranean diet and a daily glass of wine are A-OK. The bad news? Cheese, ice cream, and red meat, which should only be consumed moderately. So advised New York Times personal health columnist, Jane Brody, to a crowd of mentally sharp (and hoping to stay that way) Greenwich…
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The Nathaniel Witherell Hailed as “High Performing” by U.S. News & World Report!
About Us | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
Well, we’ve done it again! The Witherell’s Short-Term Rehabilitation unit has earned a “High Performing” Short-Term Rehabilitation ranking from U.S. News & World Report for the second year in a row since the rating was first launched in 2018-19. With the release of the 2020-21 rankings, The Witherell once again claims a top spot for…
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New York Times Columnist Jane Brody to Keynote Friends Luncheon on Nov 7th
Events | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
The Friends of Nathaniel Witherell have tapped New York Times columnist Jane Brody to share her wisdom on brain health and healthy aging at a luncheon to benefit the work of The Friends of Nathaniel Witherell, Thursday, November 7, at Greenwich Country Club, beginning at 11:30 a.m. This event is a continuation of Witherell’s popular…
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