Portion Versus Serving Size
How much should you eat? Whether you want to lose weight or just maintain your weight, eating proper portions is just as important as eating “good for you” foods. Food portion sizes in American restaurants have doubled or tripled in […]
Community Healthcare Network to open Jamaica clinic
“The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in southeast Queens has been profound, with a disproportionate death rate among residents last spring well as high positivity rates almost a year later. The lack of health care options available in the community […]
Easy Vaccine Appointments Help Bridge Deadly Racial Gap for Elderly New Yorkers
“Black senior citizens are half as likely as whites to get COVID-19 shots. But a Bronx exception shows success when sign-ups are made simple — showing the way for Cuomo and de Blasio as they belatedly announce outreach efforts.” READ […]
Being Active while Wearing a Mask
As we try new ways to move our bodies to adapt to our new norm, a type of training you might not have thought about it preparing your lungs to exercise while wearing a mask. Here are some useful tips […]
Opposition mounts against N.Y.’s change in Medicaid funding for prescription drugs
“ALBANY — A growing coalition of health care groups and providers are outraged over an impending change to Medicaid funding for prescription drugs in the Empire State.” READ MORE
Free Mammogram Van Coming To Washington Heights
“WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY — In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, a nonprofit organization will provide free mammograms in Washington Heights.” READ MORE
Breathing for Grounding and Energy
We’ve done a good job of re-grouping and moving forward in our work this summer. And we know the next big thing coming up that has a lot of people feeling anxious: Back to School! It’s a bit different this year to say […]
Self-Massage at Home
One of the hardest parts of social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak is lack of physical touch. If you’re quarantining alone, this may be the longest you’ve gone without hugging or holding another person. Physical touch is a powerful healing […]
Staying Cool in Summer
Summer is here folks and we are feeling it. During the hot summer months, we will do just about anything to stay cool. Unfortunately, COVID-19 means we can’t escape to our usual indoor air-conditioned sanctuaries like the movies, bookstores, and […]
In Conversation: a Black ER Doctor Shares His Stresses and Struggles With a Therapist
“…There’s also that dual consciousness that develops. That there’s me as the professional and then there’s me as a Black man, that’s going through the day-to-day. And sometimes those experiences don’t align with one another. It’s like, I have an […]