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New York Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Eddie Palmieri, Latin Music's Dynamic Innovator, Dies at 88
Eddie Palmieri, a pianist, composer and bandleader whose contributions to Afro-Caribbean music helped usher in the golden age of salsa in New York City, and whose far-reaching career established him as one of the great musical masterminds of the 20th century — not to mention one of its fieriest performers — died on Wednesday at his home in Hackensack, N.J. He was 88. His youngest daughter, Gabriela Palmieri, confirmed the death, which she said came after 'an extended illness.' From the moment he founded his first steady band, the eight-piece La Perfecta, in 1961, Mr. Palmieri drove many of the stylistic shifts and creative leaps in Latin music. That group brought new levels of economy and jazz influence to a mambo scene that was just beginning to lose steam after its postwar boom, and it set the standard for what would become known as salsa. From there, he never stopped innovating. In the 1970s, Mr. Palmieri roped salsa into conversation with jazz, rock, funk and even modern classical music on a series of highly regarded albums, including 'Vamonos Pa'l Monte' and 'The Sun of Latin Music,' as well as with the fusion band Harlem River Drive. He also teamed up with thoroughbred jazz musicians — Cal Tjader, Brian Lynch and Donald Harrison among them — making essential contributions to the subgenre of Latin jazz. Mr. Palmieri's fundamental tools, he once said in an interview, were the 'complex African rhythmic patterns that are centuries old' and that lie at the root of Afro-Cuban music. 'The intriguing thing for me is to layer jazz phrasings and harmony on top of those patterns,' he said. Explaining where he got his knack for dense and dissonant harmonies and his gleefully contrarian sense of rhythm, he cited jazz pianists like McCoy Tyner and Thelonious Monk as inspirations. But the art historian and critic Robert Farris Thompson, writing in 1975 about the emergence of salsa, noticed other influences as well. 'He blends avant-garde rock, Debussy, John Cage and Chopin without overwhelming the basic Afro-Cuban flavor,' he wrote of Mr. Palmieri. 'A new world music, it might be said, is being born.' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
A consistent sleep schedule could reduce your risk of mortality by up to 48% — plus 4 more sleep tips to live longer
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Living a long, healthy life is a goal for most of us, but it might not be our primary focus every single day. Longevity experts, however, devote a significant portion of their time to just that. Dr. Gary Small, Chair of Psychiatry at Hackensack University Medical Centerand author of numerous books on 'aging successfully,' including The Longevity Bible, describes a longevity expert as "a professional who specializes in fostering healthy aging." "As a geriatric psychiatrist, my research and clinical efforts have focused on helping people keep their brains young and cognitive abilities strong, while delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia," he says. I asked Dr. Small exactly how sleep contributes to a long life, the sleep habits he recommends for living longer and why sleep deprivation is the enemy in efforts to age healthily and extend our lives. How can sleep help you live longer? Obviously we can't survive for long without sleep, but there is also evidence that the quality of our sleep can directly impact our lifespan. Recent research found that those who slept well (which was measured by five factors: sleeping for 7–8 hours a night, having difficulty falling asleep less than twice a week, having trouble staying asleep less than twice a week; waking feeling rested 5 or more days a week, and not using sleep medication) had a greater life expectancy than those who didn't. In the case of men, it was 4.7 years higher, and in women it was 2.4 years higher. During sleep our brains are also washing out toxins Sleep also has a significant impact on our brains and bodies. Deep sleep, for example, is considered the most restorative stage of sleep, and contributes to cell regeneration, strengthening of the immune system, growth and repair of tissues and bones, energy restoration and learning and memory storage. "Many of us assume that sleep is only a passive, resting state, but during sleep our brains are also washing out toxins," says Dr. Small. He notes that sleep has also been found to influence the build-up of brain amyloid, which is an abnormal protein deposit present in Alzheimer's disease. "Lack of sleep or more fragmented sleep may increase the accumulation of amyloid plaques," says Dr. Small. He notes a study in which scientists at Johns Hopkins University analyzed Baltimore Longitudinal Study data from 70 older adults without dementia and found that, "subjects who reported less sleep or poorer sleep had higher amyloid levels on their brain scans." "Other research points to the possibility that these scans also measure levels of brain inflammation, which is known to contribute to cognitive decline associated with aging," Dr. Small adds. "A good night's sleep has been shown to reduce brain inflammation." Research also shows that poor sleep is associated with poor mental health, which can negatively impact our lifespan. "The Epidemiologic Catchment Area study showed that 40 percent of people with insomnia have a psychiatric disorder such as depression or anxiety, compared with only 16 percent of people with normal sleep patterns," says Dr. Small. Poor mental health can impact longevity as "untreated or inadequately treated depression shortens life expectancy from suicide and medical illnesses." The doctor explains that sleep improves mood and benefits mental performance, and points to research that shows good sleep appears to be linked to better well-being. "A study from investigators at Pennsylvania State University surveyed more than 4,000 college students and found that restful sleep was associated with the absence of depressive symptoms." Sleep habits to help you live longer If you want to increase your likelihood of living longer, you don't have to completely overhaul your life in the style of Bryan Johnson. I asked Dr. Small for sleep habits he recommends to help us live longer, and most of them can be adopted tonight. "It is possible to sleep well at night without sleep medications by adopting good sleep habits and changing certain behaviors. The following are some strategies that can promote restful sleep," he says. 1. Keep a consistent sleep schedule and only use your bed for sleep "Control stimuli and restrict sleep. Set a consistent bedtime and time to wake up [and] avoid naps," says Dr. Small. Maintaining consistent sleep and wake times helps to regulate your circadian rhythm, which means producing hormones needed for sleep (like melatonin) and waking up (cortisol) are released when they should be. But this simple habit is also associated with living longer. Sticking to a sleep schedule could reduce your risk of death by up to around 50% Among the findings of researchers who, in 2014, looked at "the sleep patterns and biochemical profile of oldest old individuals" was that these older people stuck to strict sleep and wake schedules, indicating a relationship between longevity and a consistent sleep schedule. A more recent 2024 study found that higher sleep regularity (which they defined as day-to-day consistency of sleep–wake timing) was "associated with a 20%-48% lower risk of all-cause mortality." Effectively, sticking to a sleep schedule could reduce your risk of death by up to around 50%. Dr. Small also advises that alongside a consistent sleep schedule, it's important to "use the bed only for sleep." And, if you're struggling to drop off, you need to be disciplined with this rule. "Many insomniacs develop the bad habit of lying in bed while awake, which promotes insomnia symptoms," he explains. "Instead, get up and leave the bedroom if you are unable to fall asleep within 20 minutes, and only return to bed when you feel sleepy again." 2. Stay passively awake if you're struggling to sleep One tool for getting better sleep seems counterintuitive at first, but Dr. Small explains that if you struggle to get to sleep or experience insomnia, not trying so hard to drop off might actually help you sleep better. "Many people with insomnia become anxious about their inability to fall asleep and stay asleep, which serves to keep them awake even longer," he says. Instead, he had advises "staying passively awake." This involves "a paradoxical intention wherein the insomniac avoids any effort to fall asleep," Dr. Small explains. The outcome of this is that, "letting go of worries about falling asleep promotes relaxation and makes it easier to sleep." 3. Improve your sleep environment "Adjust the details of your immediate sleep environment to make it more comfortable. Keep your bedroom quiet, dark and cool, and make your bedding as cozy and relaxing as possible," says Dr. Small. If you're wondering how cool you need your sleep space to be, research has shown that the optimum temperature for sleep is between 65 to 70 F (18 to 21 °C). When it comes to the rest of Dr. Small's advice, our top 8 sleep products for 2025, includes ear plugs and eye masks designed to limit noise and light in the bedroom, and our guide to the best bedding sales will help if you want to upgrade your sleep setup without breaking the bank. But what you don't do can be just as important for creating a healthy sleep environment, as Dr. Small advises restricting the activities you carry out in that space. "Avoid watching television, playing videogames, or using smartphones excessively in the bedroom," he says. 4. Learn to relax This tip is likely to benefit you whether you experience a sleep issue like insomnia or nighttime anxiety, or just want to be able to wind down better before bed. Dr. Small suggests learning to relax before sleep, offering several easy methods to try. "Mindful meditation, guided imagery, systematic muscle relaxation and other methods can help people to fall asleep," he says. "I often recommend that my patients with insomnia download a guided meditation app on their smartphones or tablets and use it to induce relaxation at night so they can readily drift off to sleep," Dr. Small adds. If you're curious about sleep meditation, take a look at our in-depth guide, which includes everything from breathing techniques, to visualisation, guided meditation and body scanning. 5. Alter other lifestyle habits Dr. Small's final tip focuses more on what we can do outside our bedrooms to influence our sleep. "Get enough exercise during the day, avoid excessive smoking or drinking of caffeinated beverages late in the afternoon, and limit alcohol consumption," he advises. Our guide on how to exercise for better sleep has tips on when and where to do your workouts, as well as details on the importance of a cool down. Plus, we compiled some of the best bedtime drinks to try if you're looking to avoid caffeine and alcohol at night. Meanwhile, Dr. Small also suggests integrating certain relaxing activities into your nighttime routine. "Find ways to wind down before bedtime (e.g., listen to soothing music, read a relaxing book)," he says, adding that "a warm shower or bath just prior to bedtime can be relaxing and make it easier to fall asleep." Does sleep deprivation impact health and longevity? I asked Dr. Small for more insight into the effect of sleep deprivation on our health and longevity. "While we sleep, our immune system produces cytokines, which are protective, infection-fighting substances that combat bacteria and viruses," he says. "Sleep deprivation reduces cytokine production, thus weakening the body's ability to fend off infections and to recover from them," says Dr. Small. "Chronic insomnia increases a person's risk for diabetes and heart disease," he adds. He notes that sleep deprivation increases the risk of people becoming overweight or obese, and explains that this occurs because of the impact on certain hormones. Chronic insomnia increases a person's risk for diabetes and heart disease "Sleep modulates levels of two hormones that control feelings of hunger and fullness (leptin and ghrelin). Leptin sends signals to your brain that you have eaten enough, while ghrelin is an appetite stimulant." "Inadequate sleep alters the levels of these hormones, which often leads to unnecessary snacking and overeating later in the night," he continues, adding that being too tired to exercise from lack of sleep can also contribute to weight gain. Additionally, not getting enough sleep as a result of insomnia "raises levels of insulin after meals," says Dr. Small. He explains that, "insulin is needed to control blood sugar levels, and higher insulin levels increase fat storage and a person's risk for type 2 diabetes." A lack of sleep can also cause a raft of other health issues, Dr. Small says, including problems with blood pressure control, raising inflammation levels in the body, and increasing one's risk for heart disease and strokes. He adds that "people with chronic insomnia are 2.5 to 4.5 times more likely to have an accident (e.g., falls, fender benders) than those with normal sleep patterns," and notes that "chronic insomnia impairs cognitive abilities." Ultimately, if you find that an issue with your sleep is impacting you, it's important to get medical advice. "Anyone suffering from sleep problems that affect their ability to function or quality of life should consider seeing their doctor to search for an underlying cause, which can be mental or physical," Dr. Small advises.
Yahoo
26-07-2025
- Yahoo
Surveillance video captures brutal road rage stabbing in New Jersey
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Exclusive surveillance and cell phone videos obtained by PIX11 News show a Friday morning road rage incident in Hackensack, New Jersey. Neither of the clips effectively conveyed just how hot it was under a searing sun. However, the video clearly shows how tempers flared between a 49-year-old man, who is seen trying to cross Porter Avenue, and the occupants of a vehicle that entered the crosswalk before attempting to turn onto Essex Street. More New Jersey News The pedestrian first kicked, and then walked around the vehicle, and was then immediately confronted by the vehicle's 56-year-old male passenger. The two men squared up and began fighting; Hackensack Police detectives say the vehicle passenger, 56-year-old Agustin Fuentes-Sanchez, pulled out a screwdriver and stabbed the pedestrian during the brawl. The female driver stood by as the two men continued fighting on the ground. Despite being stabbed, the pedestrian in the blue shirt managed to hold down Fuentes-Sanchez until police arrived and took him into custody. The pedestrian was treated at an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. That response took less than a minute, because officers from unknown law enforcement agencies were already outside after finishing a visit to the adjacent diner. Emily, who did not want her face shown on camera, saw the incident and says she believes it was completely avoidable. 'I think people are just too quick to react.' The guy could have stayed in his car. The other guy could have just walked away. You don't know what anyone is thinking, or what they're gonna do. What if the other guy had a gun, and then it would have been an even bigger accident,' said Emily. Fuentes Sanchez, the suspect, now faces charges of aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a weapon. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
HealthArc and PatchRx Partner to Boost Medication Adherence in Pain Management
Integrated RTM solution to deliver real-time medication adherence insights for pain and mental health practices. HACKENSACK, N.J., July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthArc, a leading remote monitoring platform, announced today its partnership with PatchRx, a manufacturer of smart medication adherence technology. Together, the two companies will integrate their solutions to provide a comprehensive, connected offering for patients and providers aiming to improve adherence to medications. Leveraging their combined expertise in remote care, they will deliver a novel Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) program tailored to pain management practices seeking to enhance clinical decision-making and therapeutic outcomes through real-time medication adherence data. HealthArc has a proven track record deploying software and hardware solutions to create a more connected care environment. Its expertise spans Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), Chronic Care Management (CCM), Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM), Advanced Primary Care Management (APCM), Medication Therapy Management (MTM), and Transitional Care Management (TCM). This experience will shape the new sensor-based RTM program developed in partnership with PatchRx. PatchRx's proprietary sensor technology captures medication adherence data directly from the pill bottle in real time at home. These sensors will be integrated into the broader HealthArc platform, creating a unified, data-driven solution specifically designed for Pain Management, with the potential to be extended to mental health practices for monitoring opioid prescriptions. "HealthArc is one of the leading companies in providing remote care solutions and, as such, we're excited to combine our smart medication adherence technology with one of the most innovative companies in our space today. With our combined products, we're pioneering a new standard in healthcare," said Gavin Buchanan, Co-Founder at PatchRx. About HealthArc HealthArc's digital health platform supports a wide range of remote care programs, including: Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) Chronic Care Management (CCM) Principal Care Management (PCM) Advanced Primary Care Management (APCM) Transitional Care Management (TCM) Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) Medication Therapy Management (MTM) About PatchRx PatchRx is revolutionizing patient care through its clinically backed medication adherence technology. The company's patented smart pill-bottle caps for generic prescription bottles, combined with its comprehensive software platform, arm providers with the insight needed to assess a treatment's effectiveness and intervene early to prevent adverse outcomes. PatchRx has improved care outcomes for thousands of patients across the U.S., closing the gap between a patient's prescribed treatment and actual medication adherence behaviors. To learn more, visit Media ContactPrateek HaswaniDirector of Sales, HealthArcsales@ | +1-201-885-5571 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE HealthArc
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
11 Things the Most Emotionally Supportive Grandparents Do Differently, According to a Psychologist
11 Things the Most Emotionally Supportive Grandparents Do Differently, According to a Psychologist originally appeared on Parade. Close your eyes and picture your favorite memories with your grandparents when you were growing up. If those moments were warm, fuzzy and full of love, you very likely had emotionally supportive grandparents. Although much of the emotional support a child receives comes from the parent or parents, this is an area where grandmas and grandpas can also contribute. 'Grandparents can play a very key role in a grandchild's emotional development,' says A. Biller, Psy.D., Director, Mental Health at the Audrey Hepburn Children's House at Hackensack University Medical Center. This emotional support is best carried out as a partnership between primary caregivers and grandparents. Ahead, discover the key things that emotionally supportive grandmothers and grandfathers do Grandparents Who Make the Biggest Impact on Their Grandkids Usually Do These 10 Things, Psychologists Say Why Is It Important To Be Emotionally Supportive of Grandchildren? Dr. Biller says that grandmothers and grandfathers have the distinct perspective of being able to provide love, support and care with far fewer daily parenting stressors and limitations that parents face. He adds that it's well-established that positive attachment between children and their grandparents results in decreased depressive symptoms, in both single parent families as well as in families in which children maintain strong relationships with their parents. 'Similarly, a secure emotional attachment between grandparents and grandchildren can mitigate the negative impact of less than ideal parental mental health and general functioning,' he explains. Dr. Biller also indicates that the positive attachment between grandparents and their grandchildren has beneficial impacts on grandparents themselves. In other words? Everyone wins when it comes to emotional Child Psychologists Are Begging Parents and Grandparents To Stop Asking These 10 Questions 11 Things the Most Emotionally Supportive Grandparents Do Differently, According to a Psychologist Here are some characteristics that set these grandmas and grandpas apart. 1. They Spend Quality Time With Their Grandchildren Dr. Biller says that when emotionally supportive grandparents spend time with their grandchildren, they do so in a manner that's felt in a sincere and genuine way. For example, when sharing a meal with a granddaughter or grandson, the grandparent will talk with the grandchild and be curious about the things that are meaningful to them, from school to relationships. Or, if a grandparent attends a grandkid's performance or game, the grandma or grandpa minimizes distractions such as phones and conversations and is there fully.'Although we think that our grandchildren are occupied with their activities, they are also tuned in to see how they are being taken in,' Dr. Biller says. 'Similarly, there is significant value in being able to discuss and process what the child engaged in after the activity.' Related: 2. They Respect Family Boundaries Emotionally supportive grandparents recognize the boundaries established by their grandchild's primary caregivers. 'It is not uncommon for grandparents to overlook the value of boundaries when attempting to provide unbridled love and kindness,' Dr. Biller says, adding that when a grandparent provides this love, the acts shouldn't be in opposition to the parents' wishes. When this happens, Dr. Biller says that it can bring on 'significant conflict and emotional confusion.' 3. They Listen to Their Grandchildren 'As is necessary in any meaningful relationship, it is imperative that grandparents fully listen to their grandchildren,' Dr. Biller says. 'The listening that is necessary involves more than auditory listening. It is essential that grandparents listen with their ears, eyes and other senses to ensure that they are responses to actual needs and respectful of their grandchild's boundaries.' Related: 4. They Share Life Experiences Emotionally supportive grandparents share their abundance of life experiences with their grandchildren.'It is imperative when sharing life experiences that grandparents do so in a realistic manner, sharing candor and humility,' Dr. Biller says. 'Grandchildren will learn best when grandparents share the reason that their experiences had an impact rather than simply describing the experience.' 5. They Provide Companionship Dr. Biller notes that while stories, hugs and smiles add quality to the time spent between grandparents and grandkids, consistency and reliability is important when it comes to companionship. In fact, this grandparent/grandchild relationship can serve as a foundation for a grandchild's expectation for later relationships. Related: 6. They Foster Emotional Socialization Although emotions tend to be experienced organically, Dr. Biller says that deliberate emotional development is primarily achieved through experience and exploration, something that can also be referred to as 'emotional socialization.' 'It is very beneficial for grandparents to be emotionally expressive and explain to their grandchildren the emotional impact of their interactions,' Dr. Biller says. 'Through discussions of emotional experiences, grandparents enhance their grandchildren's understanding of the nuances of different emotions and gain comfort speaking about their feelings.' Related: 7. They Serve as Role Models and Mentors 'As we all know, children learn from what we do, rather than what we say,' Dr. Biller explains. 'It should not be a surprise that grandparents who provide good examples through their actions have a positive emotional impact on their grandchildren's wellbeing.' Related: 6 Ways Kids Benefit From Spending Time With Grandparents, a Child Psychologist Reveals 8. They Act as "Historians' Dr. Biller says that emotionally supportive grandparents act as 'historians' of their families, explaining family traditions, values and ethnic heritage in detail. 'Grandparents serve a key role in linking past generations to future generations,' he shares. 'Through engaged retelling of stories about family members, grandchildren better understand their personal and cultural heritage.' 9. They Model Appropriate Emotional Expression According to Dr. Biller, emotionally supportive grandparents model 'appropriate emotional expression' and 'provide guidance on coping with strong emotions.' 'Through activities such as active play and reading with grandchildren, grandparents can serve an important role in teaching children how to manage and express their emotions,' he explains. 'When reading with children, it is best if grandparents are able to face their grandchildren, so that the child learns about emotions through listening to voice intonation as well as viewing facial expressions.' Related: 10. They Maintain Support Into Adulthood Dr. Biller says that the positive impact of emotional support from grandparents does not end at age 18, 'and why should it?' he adds. He goes on to say, 'The time and effort that is invested into an emotionally supportive relationship between a grandparent and child is beneficial throughout young adulthood and beyond. Personal growth does not have an end and, therefore, if a grandchild is fortunate to maintain a secure relationship with a grandparent, beyond their adolescence and into young adulthood, the grandchild is able to adapt their functioning based on the lessons and experiences that they learned from during their early interactions with their grandparents.' 11. They Love Unconditionally Emotionally supportive grandparents love unconditionally, but have 'appropriate boundaries' as Dr. Biller states. Although grandparents tend to play by 'a different set of rules' than parents, as Dr. Biller points out, he says that it's still imperative that grandparents respect the boundaries of their grandchildren and children. 'Loving unconditionally includes being mindful of how acts of love are expressed and how they are received,' he concludes. Up Next:Source: Brett A. Biller, Psy.D., Director, Mental Health at the Audrey Hepburn Children's House at Hackensack University Medical Center 11 Things the Most Emotionally Supportive Grandparents Do Differently, According to a Psychologist first appeared on Parade on Jul 19, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 19, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
