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Barbra Williams Cosentino

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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.

A European alley with bookshops and people walking. Next Avenue, book towns

Welcome to the Book Towns

Whether in the United States or Europe, small towns devoted to bookstores are like heaven on earth
June 8, 2023
A pile of small blue viagra pills. Next Avenue, viagra, history, 25 anniversary

Viagra Turns 25!

Here's a little bit of the history behind the blue pill, along with other ways to enhance sexual functioning
March 31, 2023
A fridge with family photos. Next Avenue, child free, no grandkids

I Will Never Be a Grandparent

A reflection on not being a grandparent and the gifts that come from both grief and gratitude
March 21, 2023
A woman during a Gyrotonic Method class. Next Avenue

The Gyrotonic Method: A Mind-Body Practice to Try

Benefits include a balanced nervous system and improved posture along with better flexibility and mobility
March 14, 2023
An older adult putting on their seat belt in the driver's seat.

Driving Happily Ever After

Before you take the car keys from your aging parents, consider finding ways to make them safer behind the wheel
March 1, 2023
A colorful abstract artwork. Next Avenue, mental health, creativity, artists

Creativity is Healing for Artist Living with Schizoaffective Disorder

A New York artist finds healing in designing greeting cards, writing, music and connecting with others
February 1, 2023
An older adult getting a dental exam. Next Avenue, oral health, diabetes

How To Promote Oral Health For People With Diabetes

Caring for your teeth, gums, and mouth is a vital part of your health toolbox if you have diabetes
January 10, 2023
An illustration of a cross section of a human brain. Next Avenue, difference between pain and suffering

Must Pain Always Lead to Suffering?

Pain and infirmity are inherent in life; here are some strategies for coping
November 17, 2022
A 60s-style lounge with all red upholstery and carpeting. Next Avenue, JFK Airport, TWA Hotel

The TWA Hotel: A Trip Back in Time

This quirky hotel at New York's JFK International Airport transports guests back to the heyday of air travel
September 2, 2022
A woman experiencing pain from long COVID looking out the window. Next Avenue, Long COVID and chronic pain

The Problem of Long COVID Pain

Pain is the number one symptom in people with long COVID
August 29, 2022
A close-up of an older man's closed eyes. Next Avenue, hypnotherapy benefits

Hypnotherapy for Health and Happiness

Hypnotherapy is an evidence-based mind-body approach to overall health
August 25, 2022
A close-up photo of a model of a human heart. Next Avenue, long COVID heart issues

Long COVID, Your Heart and Cardiovascular Complications

Long COVID sequelae can have abiding effects on your heart
August 18, 2022
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