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Heart Problems
Massapequa, NY
News
54-Year-Old Man Dies From Eating Too Much Licorice
A 54-year-old man has died due to overconsumption of a candy - black licorice. The man, a Massachusetts resident, ate a bag and a half of the candies every day for two weeks prior to his death, the New York Post is reporting. Licorice contains the sweetener glycyyhizic acid, which can deplete a person’s potassium levels and contribute to heart problems, high blood pressure, edema, and lethargy, doctors said in a New England Journal of Medicine article that came out Wednesday, Sept. 23. When the man died - he collapsed inside a fast food restaurant - doctors said he had extremely low …
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Obituaries
Arrangements Set For Beloved Fair Lawn Police Officer Edward Egan
Funeral arrangements have been set for popular Fair Lawn patrolman Edward Egan, who died Monday at his home. Visitation is scheduled from 2 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Van Riper-Ellis-Broadway Baptist Church in Fair Lawn. A funeral service will begin at 7 p.m. at the church. Cremation will be private. Egan, who had been with the borough police department 27 years, was battling cancer and had heart problems, colleagues said. "Ed Egan was a friend to many," the Fair Lawn Police Department said in a Facebook post. "He lived up to the Irish Proverb: 'A good friend is…
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Police & Fire
Popular Fair Lawn Police Officer Edward Egan Dies
A popular Fair Lawn patrolman with severe health problems died at his home Monday. Edward Egan, who had been with the borough police department nearly 20 years, was battling cancer and had heart problems, colleagues said. A funeral service and visitation is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 15. Egan who previously worked as a state corrections officer, had recently been on light duty, they said. The 51-year-old borough native was also a member of Fire Co. 2. "Ed was loved by all and had a heart of absolute gold," Fair Lawn PBA President Luis Vazquez said. "He will be missed.&q…
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
Lifestyle
One More Round: How To Avoid Overdrinking
Enjoying a beer, glass of wine or well-mixed cocktail, either with a meal or by itself, is one of life's great treats and can have numerous positive benefits. In fact, studies have shown that drinking beverages like wine can actually boost overall health. However, knowing when to stop and what constitutes overdrinking is important to both physical and emotional well-being. “Binge drinking is defined as five drinks for men and four drinks for women in a period of one or two hours. It is also thought to be heavy episodic drinking, with the intent of becoming intoxicated," said Allen Nace,…
