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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…
Farmers Market Returns To Putnam Hospital Center This Summer
The Farmers Market at Putnam Hospital Center will be returning for the season starting Thursday, June 6.
Aiming to offer a bigger selection of fresh and affordable produce to local residents, the seasonal market will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Thursday through October.
A total of six local vendors will offer fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, breads, eggs, truffle products, home baked goods, handmade soaps and more. Confirmed vendors include:
Do Re Me Farms
West Cork Farm
General Cochran Farm
Sharamel
Nelson Truffles
Mind, Body & Bath
This farmers market is one…
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 …
