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These NY Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says
When it comes to the healthiest locales in the United States, several counties in New York are faring quite well, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report.
The outlet analyzed nearly 3,000 US counties on metrics it said shape and show the health of a community, like public safety, access to healthcare, educational equity, income, housing affordability, food availability, and nutrition.
Analysts then used that data to rank the 500 healthiest communities in the country across 10 categories on a scale of zero to 100.
In New York, Saratoga County was ranked healthiest overal…
Covid-19: These Are Top Five Foods For Panic Buyers
We all know panic buying has caused stores to sell out of certain staples, such as toilet paper, during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
But what food items are now most in demand?
According to Nielsen, compared to a year ago, these food items have seen the biggest increases in sales amid the outbreak:
Oat milk, up 476.7 percent
Dried beans, up 230.5 percent
Canned meat, up 187.8 percent
Popcorn, up 47.7 percent
Eggs, up 44 percent
Canned meat, including SPAM, and dried beans are favorites because they can last for months.
Nutritionists recommend keeping your freezer and pantry…
Eat Well, Sleep Well, Be Well: How To Stay Safe And Sane During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Many things affect your immune system adversely. Two key factors among those? What you eat and your stress levels. Both are more important than ever as you fill your grocery cart in preparation of hunkering down under the threat of coronavirus.
Comfort food, especially in this unprecedented time, has its place, but your shopping cart shouldn’t only contain chocolate chip cookies, ice cream and potato chips. While the best defense against colds, flus and other illnesses is a year-round offense of eating well, exercising, and getting enough sleep, several nutrients do play a role in enhanc…
Feeling The Winter Blues? Here's How To Get Your Diet Ready For Spring
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Winter's cold days and long nights can wreak havoc on even the most disciplined dieter. As the snow begins to melt and the promise of outdoor activities returns, here's how to make sure your body is ready to "spring ahead."
“Over the cold months, most of us tend to hibernate," said Susan Epstein, MS, RD, CDN, registered dietitian at The Surgical Weight Loss Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). To shed those extra pounds and reclaim warm-weather figures, she encourages people to …
Is Juicing Really Good For You? Westchester Experts Weigh In
To juice or not to juice?
In many cases, come January when thoughts turn to new resolutions, many folks consider a juice cleanse.
Or, they do juices as a meal replacement.
So, what's the best approach?
Either can work, say experts, provided you pay attention to labels (for pre-bought juices) and ingredients (for your own juices). Sometimes, juices can have too much fruit or too many refined sugars. Making sure you're getting enough protein is also key.
Susan Blum, MD, MPH, Founder and Director of the Blum Center for Health in Rye Brook (as well as the co-founder of Organic Pharmer in Ry…
