Woman in lace dressing waving a hankerchief, c. 1900 ( Photo: Library of Congress) Don’t Stifle That Sneeze! The next time you get the urge to stifle a window-rattling sneeze, you might want to reconsider. It could be harmful to your... Healthy Manhattan 02 Jan 2020 | 12:27
Get Moving to Stay Healthy If you’ve celebrated more than, say, 50 New Years, you don’t need a newspaper article to tell you how hard it can be to make... News 28 Dec 2019 | 01:02
No time for exercise? Here are 7 easy ways to move more You found your keys. You found the motivation to clean out your closet. Now you can find at least 150 minutes each week to... Healthy Manhattan 27 Dec 2019 | 03:20
Vegans need to take vitamin B12 deficiency seriously Well-planned vegetarian diets can be healthful and nutritionally adequate, while providing potential health benefits in the... Healthy Manhattan 27 Dec 2019 | 03:03
Cold and flu unlikely to attack you at the same time, study says People were less likely to catch either influenza or a common cold-causing rhinovirus if they were already infected with... Healthy Manhattan 27 Dec 2019 | 02:33
Use free or low-cost services to stay independent The new year is a good time to assess whether you should be taking advantage of free health-related services offered by nonprofit... Healthy Manhattan 27 Dec 2019 | 01:57
Here's the best way to wash fruits and vegetables We know that eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables will keep us healthy, reducing the risk of some cancers and... Healthy Manhattan 27 Dec 2019 | 01:29
Avoid these freaky accidents Accidents happen, right? Most are from obvious causes, such as using power tools or sharp knives, climbing a ladder, walking... Healthy Manhattan 27 Dec 2019 | 12:32
The author in the brace she had to wear after an automobile accident. ( Photo: Courtesy of Anna Bookstaber) The Healing Powers of the Upper West Side When I first saw the brace I was to be confined in for a month, I passed out. The humiliation of having to wear a chunky... Voices 06 Dec 2019 | 10:24
Sunscreen is for Winter, Too As winter approaches and the days grow shorter, you may be ready to forgo the summer sunscreen, but don’t toss it yet. Protecting... Home 02 Dec 2019 | 10:49
Joint Disease and Winter Don't Mix The fall’s first frost usually happens in mid-November, but if you are not a “snowbird” and don’t plan to head to Florida,... News 31 Oct 2019 | 12:52
Turning Down the Heat of Inflammation Stub your toe, snag a splinter on your thumb, bump your head, and your body goes on high alert. “Mediator hormones” rush... News 07 Oct 2019 | 10:24
Vaping: The Truth About This Deadly Addiction So far, according to the FDA, 530 cases of possible e-cigarette related respiratory illnesses have been reported in 38 states,... Home 20 Sep 2019 | 04:48
Amber Berger, who has overcome health challenges, wanted to create a natural treatment suitable for all ages. ( Photo: Marissa Zackowitz Photography, courtesy of Salthaus) A Breath of Salty Air Entrepreneur Amber Berger, along with her partner Stefanie Ruch, has managed to come up with something truly unexpected,... News 16 Sep 2019 | 03:26
Cynthia Germanotta, co-founder with her daughter, Lady Gaga, of the Born This Way Foundation, will speak as WHO's ambassador for mental health. ( Photo courtesy of WHO) 'Walking the Talk' in Central Park Thousands of diplomats, politicians and New Yorkers are expected to “walk the talk” this Sunday in Central Park in a show... News 16 Sep 2019 | 11:43
