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Barbra Williams Cosentino

barbra consentino, writer

Barbra Williams Cosentino RN, LCSW, is a psychotherapist in Queens, N.Y., and a freelance writer whose essays and articles on health, parenting and mental health have appeared in the New York Times, Medscape, BabyCenter and many other national and online publications.

Mental health awareness signs in a person's yard. Next Avenue

Mental Health in a Changing World

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Mental Health America is providing education and offering support
May 16, 2024
A black and white photo of a woman holding her baby. Next Avenue, mom, mother's day

I Remember Mama

There are many times I miss her. And some of her idiosyncrasies still make me laugh.
May 13, 2024
A woman undergoing a scan for cancer. Next Avenue, anxiety about cancer scan, screening

Understanding Scanxiety

Scanxiety is the apprehension felt before a scan or medical test, usually to determine if there has been cancer return, growth or, hopefully, regression
April 10, 2024
A woman using a pill box to organize and safely manage her medication. Next Avenue

Managing Your Medications Safely

Medication reconciliation, which means going over all your current medications, should regularly be done with your health care provider and your pharmacist
April 1, 2024
An older adult participating in the Read Harder Challenge. Next Avenue

Take the 'Read Harder Challenge' and Fall in Love With New Books

The website Book Riot wants you to 'read harder' by exploring books outside of your typical reading choices
March 7, 2024
A person holding a cup of coffee with the ocean in the background. Next Avenue, caffeine, pros and cons

Caffeine Pros and Cons

When is your daily cup of coffee helping you, and when isn't it? And what about energy drinks?
March 1, 2024
A room with an entire wall made up of Himalayan salt bricks. Next Avenue, salt therapy

Welcome to the World of Salt Therapy

Salt therapies are holistic wellness treatments aimed at promoting relaxation as well as enhancing respiratory health, including improvement in allergic and respiratory conditions 
February 27, 2024
A woman smiling while working on assemblage art. Next Avenue

The Art of Assemblage

Assemblage, a three-dimensional art form which is like both collage and sculpture, puts together incongruent, non-art materials in a variety of ways
February 5, 2024
A person getting a gel manicure. Next Avenue, nail health

What Your Nails Reveal About Your Health

Plus a few tips for keeping your nails in optimal and long-lasting condition
January 19, 2024
A person cooking up a high fiber meal. Next Avenue, end of life care, nutrition

End-Of-Life Nutritional Support

Improving the remaining quality of life is at the heart of proper nutrition in order to support energy and stamina levels
January 5, 2024
Blueberries ripening on a bush

Take Ten Blueberries and Call Me in the Morning

What is nutritional psychiatry and how can food improve your mood?
December 22, 2023
A person suffering from lymphedema putting on compression socks. Next Avenue

Living With Lymphedema

Lymphedema can be caused by surgery or radiation — the cost of compression garments to treat the condition will soon be covered by Medicare
December 19, 2023
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