Armonk, NY
Lifestyle
How Healthy Eating Prevents Disease How Healthy Eating Prevents Disease
How Healthy Eating Prevents Disease Healthy eating can help lower your risk of certain medical conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and various types of cancers. Eat More Plant Foods. Plant foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds provide vitamins, minerals and other plant compounds that have cancer-protective effects. They also provide fiber, which protects against colorectal cancer.  Most plant foods in their natural form are lower in calories than many other foods. Eating mostly plant foods to meet your nutrient needs can satisfy your hunger while making it easier to s…

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Content Partner: CareMount Medical
New City, NY
Lifestyle
What Is Holiday Heart Syndrome, And How Can You Avoid It? What Is Holiday Heart Syndrome, And How Can You Avoid It?
What Is Holiday Heart Syndrome, And How Can You Avoid It? It may sound festive, but there is nothing cheerful about holiday heart syndrome, a very real phenomenon in which heart-related emergencies spike around the food-and-drink-centered holidays. According to Emily Gordon, MD, an internal medicine physician with Bon Secours Medical Group, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) in Warwick, “There is a higher risk of heart disease around the holidays, when all around us are parties with unhealthy food and drinks. Rich desserts, eggnog and holiday breads are everywhere, and there are no outdoor activities in sight. Peo…

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Content Partner: Good Samaritan Hospital
Newburgh, NY
Lifestyle
What Is Holiday Heart Syndrome, And How Can You Avoid It? What Is Holiday Heart Syndrome, And How Can You Avoid It?
What Is Holiday Heart Syndrome, And How Can You Avoid It? It may sound festive, but there is nothing cheerful about holiday heart syndrome, a very real phenomenon in which heart-related emergencies spike around the food-and-drink-centered holidays. According to Emily Gordon, MD, an internal medicine physician with Bon Secours Medical Group, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) in Warwick, “There is a higher risk of heart disease around the holidays, when all around us are parties with unhealthy food and drinks. Rich desserts, eggnog and holiday breads are everywhere, and there are no outdoor activities in sight. Peo…

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Content Partner: Bon Secours Community Hospital
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
Lifestyle
Don't Let The Holidays Derail Your Diet: Follow These Easy Tips Don't Let The Holidays Derail Your Diet: Follow These Easy Tips
Don't Let The Holidays Derail Your Diet: Follow These Easy Tips With Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Eve right around the corner, keeping track of your weight can seem like an afterthought. “Most people end up gaining three to five pounds during the holiday season," said Jaclyn Meyer, MS, a registered and certified Dietitian-Nutritionist and a Diabetes Educator at HealthAlliance Hospital’s Diabetes Education Center in Kingston, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). "Add that to the five to 10 extra you’re trying to shed, and the numbers add up quickly.” Luckily, there’s no need to hole up for the holidays. Her…

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Content Partner: Westchester Medical Center
Briarcliff, NY
Lifestyle
A Recipe For Mindful Eating: Tips During The Holiday Season A Recipe For Mindful Eating: Tips During The Holiday Season
A Recipe For Mindful Eating: Tips During The Holiday Season Autumn is upon us and you know what that means: lots of leftover Halloween candy, marathon Thanksgiving meals and, soon enough, one holiday party after another. On average, Americans gain one to two pounds during the holiday season. However, there are steps that we can take to mentally prepare ourselves for the barrage of foods and beverages around us. Mindfulness is about being present in the moment. When you eat mindfully, you slow down and notice the experience of eating. Cooks collect recipes because they know if they follow the directions they’ll end up with the intended result: a delic…

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Content Partner: Phelps Hospital
New City, NY
Lifestyle
A Recipe For Mindful Eating: Tips During The Holiday Season A Recipe For Mindful Eating: Tips During The Holiday Season
A Recipe For Mindful Eating: Tips During The Holiday Season Autumn is upon us and you know what that means: lots of leftover Halloween candy, marathon Thanksgiving meals and, soon enough, one holiday party after another. On average, Americans gain one to two pounds during the holiday season. However, there are steps that we can take to mentally prepare ourselves for the barrage of foods and beverages around us. Mindfulness is about being present in the moment. When you eat mindfully, you slow down and notice the experience of eating. Cooks collect recipes because they know if they follow the directions they’ll end up with the intended result: a delic…

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Armonk, NY
Business
Life Time Athletic Holds Hiring Fair In Westchester Life Time Athletic Holds Hiring Fair In Westchester
Life Time Athletic Holds Hiring Fair In Westchester Looking for a healthy job? Life Time Athletic is looking to hire about 200 fans of fitness for its new Chappaqua Crossing location. In preparation for its first foray into northern Westchester this fall, Life Time, is hosting another hiring fair on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, 480 Bedford Road in Chappaqua. “We connected with some fantastic talent at our first event, and ultimately will be hiring 200 passionate health professionals to join our Life Time family in Chappaqua,” said General Manager Mike Spiegel. “We are thrilled to bring Li…

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by Jon Craig
Paramus, NJ
Lifestyle
Five Ways To Maintain Fitness And Good Eating Habits As You Age Five Ways To Maintain Fitness And Good Eating Habits As You Age
Five Ways To Maintain Fitness And Good Eating Habits As You Age Staying active is essential as you age, but achy joints or injuries can prevent you from the activities you love. Consider some of the ideas below to maintain your fitness for years to come: Manage Pain Proactively While muscular soreness is okay, joint pain is a red flag. Modify an activity to make it pain-free – a subtle adjustment can go a long way, like not letting your knee collapse in or bend too far forward when squatting. If you have chronic pain, exercise should not significantly increase that pain. Stay Mobile and Strong Sports and daily activities require you to move with c…

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Content Partner: Hospital for Special Surgery
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
'Pure Poison': This Is One Of The Worst Foods You Can Eat, Harvard Professor Says 'Pure Poison': This Is One Of The Worst Foods You Can Eat, Harvard Professor Says
'Pure Poison': This Is One Of The Worst Foods You Can Eat, Harvard Professor Says While many pundits have lauded its healing properties, a Harvard professor has warned of potential dangers of the product, calling it “pure poison. Karin Michels, of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, spoke out against coconut oil in a 50-minute YouTube video that has since gone viral. Coconut oil had previously been touted as a weight loss and immune system boost. “Coconut oil is pure poison,” the Harvard professor said, according to a translation by Business Insider. “It is one of the worst foods you can eat.” The video has nearly a million views on YouTube. Last year, the Am…

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by Zak Failla
New City, NY
Lifestyle
Taking Stock: The Truth About Bone Broth Taking Stock: The Truth About Bone Broth
Taking Stock: The Truth About Bone Broth Bone broth fans claim strong immune systems, high energy and more. Don’t believe the hype. Countless articles, TV segments and wellness celebrities promote bone broth as a cure-all. They credit it with keeping joints limber, strengthening skin, hair and nails and boosting the immune system. Abundant collagen in bone broth is the key to unlocking these benefits and more, proponents say. Collagen is good. You produce this fibrous protein naturally, and it essentially holds you together. But you can’t absorb collagen by consuming it in bone broth or anything else. Hours of stovetop simmering …

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Content Partner: Phelps Hospital
Briarcliff, NY
Lifestyle
Taking Stock: The Truth About Bone Broth Taking Stock: The Truth About Bone Broth
Taking Stock: The Truth About Bone Broth Bone broth fans claim strong immune systems, high energy and more. Don’t believe the hype. Countless articles, TV segments and wellness celebrities promote bone broth as a cure-all. They credit it with keeping joints limber, strengthening skin, hair and nails and boosting the immune system. Abundant collagen in bone broth is the key to unlocking these benefits and more, proponents say. Collagen is good. You produce this fibrous protein naturally, and it essentially holds you together. But you can’t absorb collagen by consuming it in bone broth or anything else. Hours of stovetop simmering …

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Content Partner: Phelps Hospital
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
Lifestyle
Back-To-School: Seven Easy Tips To Get You And Your Child Ready For A New Year Back-To-School: Seven Easy Tips To Get You And Your Child Ready For A New Year
Back-To-School: Seven Easy Tips To Get You And Your Child Ready For A New Year With the start of the new school year just around the corner, now is a great time to start preparing your family to make the transition back to school smooth and easy. Here are some helpful tips to get the whole family organized ahead of the back-to-school rush: 1. Sleep schedule: Kids tend to sleep in and stay up later during the summer. Getting them back on a regular sleep schedule now will make it easier to adjust back to their school schedule. Getting enough sleep is critical for children to concentrate and succeed in school. 2. School physical and vaccines: Bring your child in for the…

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