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
When You Eat Is as Important as What You Eat For weight loss and appetite control, fasting may work better than dieting Intermittent fasting has been in the news lately,... News 06 Sep 2019 | 12:55
Maria Niculsenku has been working in the store for 22 years. ( Photo: Deborah Fenker) A HEALTHY CHELSEA TREASURE Stores like Health Food & Vitamin City are becoming fewer and farther between. There is no website, no delivery. You can’t... News 29 Aug 2019 | 02:29
CANNABIS AND TEENS A friend who discovered that her teenage son had been using marijuana was just sitting down to talk with him when he played... News 28 Aug 2019 | 03:42
Photo: Steven Strasser When Exercise Becomes an Addiction You don't smoke or vape. You have maybe one drink a week. Okay, two. But the only meds you take are the ones your doctor... News 21 Aug 2019 | 10:52
Catching some zzz's in Central Park. ( Photo: Timothy Krause via Flickr) Summertime, and the Sleeping's Not Easy A good night’s sleep is essential to rejuvenate your mind and body for the next day. But if you can’t fall asleep as easily... News 16 Aug 2019 | 11:18
Photo courtesy of NYC Health Department Rx for Fruits and Veggies Your next drugstore refill could include a “prescription” for free fruit and vegetables. The New York City Health Department... News 08 Aug 2019 | 11:14
