I spent a day with a health van providing care to low-income New Yorkers
I spent a day with a health van providing care to low-income New Yorkers, and it reveals a hidden safety net for thousands in the world’s wealthiest city Published by Business Insider’s Clarrie Feinstein on Oct 10, 2019 Please visit Business […]
Lavender Pillows for Better Sleep and Relaxation
Relaxing at the end of your day and getting a good night’s sleep are important for both your body and your mind. While you sleep, your body works to repair blood vessels, support your immune system, and help your memory […]
How can I stay at a healthy weight this holiday season?
Thanksgiving is a time to feel good and celebrate with loved ones. Use these tips to enjoy yourself this holiday season and stay healthy! Work out to burn off extra calories before your holiday meal. Boost your steps or workout extra […]
Healthy Sleep Time Habits
By CHN Nutritionist May Lemon, RDN, CDN, IBCLC Sleep is important for your health and well-being. It helps regulate (control) your weight, memories, and hormones. A well-rested body helps your mood, productivity, and your overall health. Practice good sleep habits: […]
How to Curb Food Cravings
It can be hard to stay on top of your health goals. It’s easier to reach for comfort foods or a few glasses of wine. When we eat junk food our brain makes a happy hormone, which makes us want […]
How to Help Back Pain
By CHN Wellness Manager, Jenna Taubin Sedentary behavior is the time you spend sitting. Too much sitting has been shown to lead to obesity, heart disease, and other chronic diseases. Sitting can also be really hard on your body, especially […]
“Blue Zones” as a Guide for Good Health
By CHN Nutritionist: Melissa Olson RD, CDN Have you heard of the term “Blue Zones”? These are parts of the world where the most people have lived to age 100, such as in Greece and Okinawa, Japan. Scientists are fascinated […]
Worry Less to Stress Less
Worrying can happen when you let your mind wander towards nervous or troubling thoughts. Perhaps you have a big speech at work that you’re not ready for? Maybe a family member is sick? If you keep worrying, you may become […]
How to Eat for a Healthy Gut
By CHN Nutritionist: Mavis Ren, MPH, RD, CDN The gut microbiome (tiny organisms in our digestive system) has nearly 100 trillion bacteria. It helps to control our weight, fight infection, and helps with sleep and mood. About 70-80% of our […]
Flavored H2O
by AmidaCare Magazine Drinking a nice cold glass of water on a hot day can be so pleasing and refreshing. Water is important for keeping our minds and bodies healthy and balanced. In fact, more than half of our body […]