Deborah Skolnik

2 months ago | l8r.it | Deborah Skolnik

We’re all looking for the magic bullets to lose weight, avoid illness, and improve mental health, but ever expanding research shows there’s one simple thing we can do to have it all. The answer? You’re going to have to sleep on it—literally. Quality shuteye can profoundly improve your physical and psychological well-being. In fact, sleep is one of the hottest topics in health today.

Dec 16, 2024 | l8r.it | Deborah Skolnik

Every year is a chance to start anew. As the ball drops in Times Square, your determination rises. This is it, you tell yourself. I’m going to eat better, get in shape, and find time to focus on meaningful friendships. You really mean it and follow through—until a couple of weeks after the holiday decorations have been put away. After that, those great resolutions fall as flat as the bottle of champagne you forgot to put in the fridge the morning after. It doesn’t have to be that way.

Nov 8, 2024 | l8r.it | Deborah Skolnik

The Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra is a brand-new musical organization—sort of. “We joke that we’re a 90-year-old startup,” says Rachel Crozier, executive director and a violinist in the group. Formerly the Hudson Valley Philharmonic, the orchestra changed its name and parted ways with its management of 20+ years, The Bardavon Opera House in Poughkeepsie, in February. “We are now self-managed, with orchestra members holding some of the administrative and board positions,” Crozier explains.

Oct 18, 2024 | honehealth.com | Kate White |Meghan De Maria |Rebekah Harding |Deborah Skolnik

It’s no secret that the menopause transition comes in hot (literally) with intense symptoms that can affect your physical and mental well-being. With your hormones yo-yo-ing during perimenopause, it’s no wonder your mood can swing from fine to not-so-fine in a matter of minutes. At times, you may even feel an inexplicable surge of anger, known as menopause rage—and that’s completely normal.

Oct 16, 2024 | l8r.it | Deborah Skolnik

According to the journal Medical Care, a doctor’s appointment lasts a mere 18 minutes on average. Given that time crunch, it’s understandable if your first thought as you leave an exam is “Ugh, I forgot to ask about…” Your doctors don’t want this unfortunate outcome any more than you do. Take their advice and you’ll both make the best use of your precious time together. Set up your patient portal if your doctor offers this option.