Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Community Outreach, LGBT Health, Men's Health, Popular, Safety, Sexual Health, Women's Health
As many as 400,000 fans are expected to descend on the New York metropolitan region for Super Bowl XLVIII, to be held February 2 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. A full lineup of high-profile, big-ticket parties and concerts is scheduled to begin in Manhattan during Super Bowl week. Bars, clubs, concert venues and restaurants all over the tri-state area will get in on the pre-Bowl excitement as well. While such a major event will give the New York metro area a chance show its best to the nation, the influx of people, excessive drinking and drug use that accompany the biggest sporting event of the year also will bring the opportunity for increased crime and violence (including sexual violence) to those living in, working in and visiting the area.
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Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Diet and Nutrition, Gastroenterology, Health Tips, Holistic Health, Popular, Women's Health
You’ve heard about it, everyone seems to be doing it, all the hot celebrities are endorsing it—but what exactly is a “cleanse”?
Technically, a cleanse is any dietary or lifestyle regimen that serves to remove toxins from the body and restore optimal health. Weight loss often is a desired side effect, but is not the primary goal. Cleansing, when done properly and not as an extreme crash diet, can be a healthy part of a routine that, many believe, will leave you feeling good, healthy and energized. Advocates also state that cleansing improves your immune system, fights cancer, treats depression and provides a spiritual experience. (more…)
Oct 28, 2013 | Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Popular, Rehab Medicine
Most people spend a great deal of time using their portable electronic devices, such as mobile phones, tablets and electronic readers. Many patients report that after typing lengthy text messages and e-mails on their devices, they often feel discomfort in their neck, back and hands. Here are some tips on using portable electronic devices ergonomically to help prevent or lessen physical stress and strain. (more…)
Oct 10, 2013 | Diabetes, Endocrinology, Popular
This post was written by Gerald Bernstein, MD, Director of the Friedman Diabetes Institute at Beth Israel Medical Center.
The wonderful actor Tom Hanks said a mouthful when he told late-night talk show host David Letterman that he was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a condition in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Tom Hanks to me is everyman, best characterized in his movie “Saving Private Ryan.” He looks like a regular guy and, from what I can tell from the general media, he is—not too heavy, not too thin (except for during movie roles he played as an AIDS patient and a castaway), and apparently realistic about life and work in general.
What Hanks said that is so important is that his blood sugar was somewhat elevated when he was in his 30s, meaning he had prediabetes. He was also wise enough to know that the eventual progression to clinical diabetes was inevitable. As with everything else about Hanks, this news was a piece of life and he is dealing with it. (more…)
Oct 2, 2013 | Diet and Nutrition, Health Tips, Popular
New Yorkers are a thirsty bunch of people. As popular as coffee-based drinks are, our drink of choice may have transitioned to a fruit and/or vegetable blend, often with added protein. The juicing craze has exploded over the past year. Millions of people are drinking concoctions that can provide vitamins and minerals along with few or a lot of calories. (more…)
Sep 23, 2013 | Exercise, Health Tips, Men's Health, Popular, Women's Health
Weight lifting doesn’t always have to happen at the gym—any park bench, open space, shady tree or living room can be a great place to get in shape! Lifting is an important part of wellness and physical fitness. It helps break down and rebuild muscle, which in turn burns more calories and tones the body. You don’t need weights to lift, either; with enough repetition and sets, your own body weight can be used in training to get in shape. (more…)
As many as 400,000 fans are expected to descend on the New York metropolitan region for Super Bowl XLVIII, to be held February 2 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. A full lineup of high-profile, big-ticket parties and concerts is scheduled to begin in Manhattan during Super Bowl week. Bars, clubs, concert venues and restaurants all over the tri-state area will get in on the pre-Bowl excitement as well. While such a major event will give the New York metro area a chance show its best to the nation, the influx of people, excessive drinking and drug use that accompany the biggest sporting event of the year also will bring the opportunity for increased crime and violence (including sexual violence) to those living in, working in and visiting the area.
