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Orange Teacher Catches Life-Threatening Heart Diagnosis In The 'Nick' Of Time For Michael Weisgarber, a special-education teacher at Orange Ulster BOCES, a two-week summer vacation was right around the corner. But, at his Suffern home on Aug. 12, 2018, he felt a pain in his chest that quickly escalated. “I could tell it was more than just heartburn,” said Weisgarber, 51. He had trouble catching his breath and experienced pain and weakness in his legs. A neighbor drove him to Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), a few miles away. Quick evaluation in the Emergency Department, including a CT scan, revealed he wa…

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How To Avoid Hand And Wrist Injuries This Winter Winter sports, slippery sidewalks and snow blowers pose risks to many parts of the body, but hands and wrists in particular take a beating when temperatures plummet and snow accumulates, according to David Wei, MD, hand, wrist and elbow expert at Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists. “The most common upper-extremity injury in the winter months occurs when people extend their arms in front of them to break a fall when they slip on the ice or while engaging in a winter sport,” said Dr. Wei, who noted that several injuries can result from this reflexive action. If the fall occurs while ski…

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Fad Diets Vs. Lifestyle Changes: Why A Quick Fix Is Not The Best Solution Wouldn’t it be nice to lose 15 pounds in two weeks by eating everything you want while enjoying increased energy and better health? New magic diet plans, such as The Master Cleanse and HCG Diet, are constantly appearing with such promises. The Master Cleanse, based mainly on a type of detox lemonade, can cause nausea and diarrhea as well as headaches and irritability. There isn’t much scientific evidence to support dietary cleanses since your body has its own natural detoxifying systems through the liver and kidneys. In the HCG Diet, HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), a hormone produced du…

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Fad Diets Vs. Lifestyle Changes: Why A Quick Fix Is Not The Best Solution Wouldn’t it be nice to lose 15 pounds in two weeks by eating everything you want while enjoying increased energy and better health? New magic diet plans, such as The Master Cleanse and HCG Diet, are constantly appearing with such promises. The Master Cleanse, based mainly on a type of detox lemonade, can cause nausea and diarrhea as well as headaches and irritability. There isn’t much scientific evidence to support dietary cleanses since your body has its own natural detoxifying systems through the liver and kidneys. In the HCG Diet, HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), a hormone produ…

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Reflux: What Is It And Do You Have It? Do the holidays leave a lump in your throat? If fond farewells aren’t choking you up, it could be that too many treats are causing or aggravating acid reflux, a condition that creates various types of discomfort–from a lump in your throat to indigestion. Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, sometimes as far as the throat. When acid flows into the esophagus, it’s called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); when it reaches the throat, it’s called laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). In either case, you may be able to ease the condition by modifying what and how much …

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Reflux: What Is It And Do You Have It? Do the holidays leave a lump in your throat? If fond farewells aren’t choking you up, it could be that too many treats are causing or aggravating acid reflux, a condition that creates various types of discomfort–from a lump in your throat to indigestion. Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, sometimes as far as the throat. When acid flows into the esophagus, it’s called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); when it reaches the throat, it’s called laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). In either case, you may be able to ease the condition by modifying what and how much …

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How Healthy Eating Prevents Disease Healthy eating can help lower your risk of certain medical conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and various types of cancers. Eat More Plant Foods. Plant foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds provide vitamins, minerals and other plant compounds that have cancer-protective effects. They also provide fiber, which protects against colorectal cancer. Most plant foods in their natural form are lower in calories than many other foods. Eating mostly plant foods to meet your nutrient needs can satisfy your hunger while making it easier to stay at a h…

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Spare Your Feet This Winter! Keep Your Feet And Toes Warm And Toasty With These Tips Brrr... It’s cold outside! Sandals are out this season and boots and wool socks are all the rage. With the winter season in full swing, our feet tend to face some unique challenges when it comes to foot care. Here are some helpful tips to keep your feet and toes warm and comfortable this winter. 1. Wool or any warm socks: Wool can absorb a high amount of moisture, even more than cotton, and stays insulated even when feet are wet. Toe warmers and leg warmers are also nice options for keeping warm when outside for an extended period of time. 2. Appropriate footwear: Closed in shoes, above the…

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How Healthy Eating Prevents Disease Healthy eating can help lower your risk of certain medical conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and various types of cancers. Eat More Plant Foods. Plant foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds provide vitamins, minerals and other plant compounds that have cancer-protective effects. They also provide fiber, which protects against colorectal cancer. Most plant foods in their natural form are lower in calories than many other foods. Eating mostly plant foods to meet your nutrient needs can satisfy your hunger while making it easier to stay at a h…

Content Partner: CareMount Medical

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Spare Your Feet This Winter! Keep Your Feet And Toes Warm And Toasty With These Tips Brrr... It’s cold outside! Sandals are out this season and boots and wool socks are all the rage. With the winter season in full swing, our feet tend to face some unique challenges when it comes to foot care. Here are some helpful tips to keep your feet and toes warm and comfortable this winter. 1. Wool or any warm socks: Wool can absorb a high amount of moisture, even more than cotton, and stays insulated even when feet are wet. Toe warmers and leg warmers are also nice options for keeping warm when outside for an extended period of time. 2. Appropriate footwear: Closed in shoes, above the…

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