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Westchester 'Bicycle Sundays' Schedule Released Westchester 'Bicycle Sundays' Schedule Released
Westchester 'Bicycle Sundays' Schedule Released Cyclists will soon be able to enjoy the colorful foliage on a stretch of the Bronx River Parkway with the return of "Bicycle Sundays." Westchester County officials announced that a portion of the parkway is set to close to vehicles for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers, walkers, scooters, and strollers on select dates in September and October. The course will run from the Westchester County Center in White Plains south to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers, for a round-trip of 13.1 miles, officials reported. Bicycle Sundays will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following dates: …

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Should You Be Double Masking? The Reasons Why Wearing Two Masks May Be Advised Should You Be Double Masking? The Reasons Why Wearing Two Masks May Be Advised
Should You Be Double Masking? The Reasons Why Wearing Two Masks May Be Advised With the recent spread of new coronavirus variants, some people have begun wearing two masks at the same time—double masking. Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new guidance that confirmed that wearing well-fitted masks or wearing two masks offers added protection. Here are some tips from NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital to understand the different kinds of masks and why it might make sense to start double masking. Is double masking a good idea? The CDC now says double masking is one way to improve protection from the virus. A second mask can he…

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The 6 Essential Health Exams Every Man Needs The 6 Essential Health Exams Every Man Needs
The 6 Essential Health Exams Every Man Needs Men in the U.S. are less likely than women to regularly see a doctor for preventive care, research shows. Unfortunately, this often results in men not seeking medical care until a disease or health issue has advanced. “There is no demographic that utilizes healthcare resources less than men between the ages of 18 and 45, followed closely by men ages 45 to 64,” says Dr. Joseph Alukal, a urologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital and an associate professor of urology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Alukal shares what screenings and doctor’…

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NYP Lawrence Hospital Oncologist Empowers Patients To Cope With Cancer NYP Lawrence Hospital Oncologist Empowers Patients To Cope With Cancer
NYP Lawrence Hospital Oncologist Empowers Patients To Cope With Cancer WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- At the NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital Cancer Center, cancer care goes far beyond diagnosis and treatment with support and programs that empower patients to cope with cancer and improve their quality of life. “Our goal is to deliver the highest quality, comprehensive cancer care in a community setting that is close to the patient’s home,” said Dr. Michelle Boyar, a medical oncologist who specializes in gastrointestinal and genitourinary cancers at the Cancer Center and is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. “Our oncolog…

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