Ellen Freudenheim
The author of 7 books, I write about health, aging, Brooklyn, and travel. I invite you to learn more about my work!
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Books I’ve written covering health, wellness, aging and health care reform include the well-reviewed lifestyle guide, Looking Forward: An Optimist’s Guide to Retirement (Stewart Tabori & Chang, 2004), a popular pamphlet, Boomers Guide to Good Work, about giving back, and, of all things, a dictionary of public health terms.
A Brooklyn resident for over twenty years, I’ve written three popular guidebooks to this fabulous “outer borough,” and one guidebook to the borough of Queens. Brooklyn: The Ultimate Guide to New York’s Most Happening Borough, ran 500 pages and won a bronze award from the American Society of Travel Writers. (All four books published by St. Martin’s Press.)
In the course of my book publishing career, I’ve done book signings at major bookstores in New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Houston, and the Bay area. I have tons of articles online.
I hold a masters degree in public health and am a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, the American Public Health Association and American Society on Aging, not to mention the crunchy, much-publicized Park Slope Food Coop.
Latest Articles
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Women New Business Owners Can Get Loans, Not Government Grants
Contrary to wishful thinking, the US government does not offer grants for first-time women entrepreneurs. But, Uncle Sam does offer loans and assistance.
Aug 11, 2010
- Ellen Freudenheim
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Advanced Treatments for Chronic Pain Management
Pain management has been a growth field for decades. A sub-specialty, "interventional pain management," is relatively new. It relies on invasive procedures.
Aug 4, 2010
- Ellen Freudenheim
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Medical Jobs in Interventional Pain Management
Pain management is a growth field, fueled by new life-saving medical procedures. "Interventional pain management" uses invasive procedures to treat pain.
Aug 3, 2010
- Ellen Freudenheim
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Just How Dangerous—or Safe—are Motorcycles?
Motorcycles are an easy, cheap alternative to gas-guzzling cars. But the fatal crash rate exceeds that of cars.
Jul 29, 2010
- Ellen Freudenheim
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Motorcycle Accidents Can Cause Emotional, Mental Problems
There are big mental as well as physical risks to driving a motorcycle: PTSD, anxiety and depression in the wake of an accident. Buyer (and driver) beware.
Jul 29, 2010
- Ellen Freudenheim
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Free, 5-Minute Test Measures Depression in Elderly
A simple 15-question quiz helps family members determine if an older relative needs help for depression. It's a standard gerontology tool. And, it's free.
Jul 22, 2010
- Ellen Freudenheim
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Can Laughter Be a Drug-Free Alternative Medicine for Anxiety?
Humor may be healthful when it's strategically deployed to fight anxiety.
Jul 22, 2010
- Ellen Freudenheim
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Factsheet on Cadmium Health Risks Since McDonald's Glasses Recall
The recall of McDonald's glasses, due to paint toxicity, has raised questions. What illnesses does cadmium cause? Where are people exposed to cadmium?
Jun 4, 2010
- Ellen Freudenheim
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McDonald's Shrek Glasses Recall Puts Consumers on Cadmium Alert
Like lead, cadmium is used to make many products, including toys. The CPSC recalls kids' jewelry, and now 12 million McDonald's Shrek glasses.
Jun 4, 2010
- Ellen Freudenheim
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Cadmium a Risk for Kids; McDonald's Recalls 4 Shrek Promo Glasses
On June 4th, the Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled McDonald's Shrek promo glasses. What are the health risks and symptoms?
Jun 4, 2010
- Ellen Freudenheim
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