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New Poll Reveals NYers' Views On Banning Cell Phone Use In Schools New Poll Reveals NYers' Views On Banning Cell Phone Use In Schools
New Poll Reveals NYers' Views On Banning Cell Phone Use In Schools With the new school year comes renewed debate over the use of cell phones in the classroom. Among New York parents of school-age children, 77-percent support barring cell phone use in schools during the day, a Mount Sinai South Nassau “Truth in Medicine” poll found. Most parents, 72-percent, said they still want their child to have their phone on them in case of an emergency, the poll found. Earlier Report: Hochul Signs Bill Restricting 'Addictive' Social Media Feeds Targeting Children The poll was conducted by 600 parents with at least one child under the age of 18 in New York Cit…
Social Media Sites Should Be Forced To Display Warning Labels, NY AG Argues Social Media Sites Should Be Forced To Display Warning Labels, NY AG Argues
Social Media Sites Should Be Forced To Display Warning Labels, NY AG Argues You’ve seen them on cigarettes and alcohol – now social media accounts could come with their own warnings if New York Attorney General Letitia James gets her way. James was among a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general who sent a letter to Congress on Tuesday, Sept. 10, urging lawmakers to approve US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's request for warnings on sites like TikTok and Instagram about potential adverse mental health effects for minors. Murthy made the request in June, citing new research showing that adolescents who spend more than three hours per day on social media face an incr…
Winter Blues Got You Down? These Activities May Lift Your Spirits, NY Redditors Say Winter Blues Got You Down? These Activities May Lift Your Spirits, NY Redditors Say
Winter Blues Got You Down? These Activities May Lift Your Spirits, NY Redditors Say If the shorter, darker days of winter have you singing the blues, you’re not alone. Nearly 10 million Americans experience what psychologists have dubbed seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, according to Boston University. A form of depression, SAD typically rears its head during late fall or early winter and dissipates during the sunnier days of spring and summer. Symptoms may include feeling sad most of the day, losing interest in activities you once enjoyed, and having low energy. Some sufferers also report oversleeping, overeating, and having difficulty concentrating. While the best c…
New Update: Missing Capital Region Woman Found Dead New Update: Missing Capital Region Woman Found Dead
New Update: Missing Capital Region Woman Found Dead The search for a missing woman from the region has ended in tragedy two days after she went missing. Okelly Yhap, age 29, of Albany, had last been seen at around 5:30 a.m. Sunday, July 9, near Alexander and Clinton streets. On Tuesday, July 11, Albany Police announced that Yhap was found dead in the town of Bethlehem. Police did not speculate on a possible cause of death. The investigation is ongoing, but her death does not appear suspicious, according to police. In their initial announcement, police said Yhap was developmentally disabled, deaf, and had a history of depression.
Alert Issued For Missing Westchester Man Alert Issued For Missing Westchester Man
Alert Issued For Missing Westchester Man A Westchester County man has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Christopher Corcoran, age 62, was last seen leaving his residence in New Rochelle at around 12:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Corcoran is hearing impaired and has recently shown signs of depression and paranoia, New Rochelle Police said. He was last seen wearing eyeglasses, a green winter jacket, royal blue pants, and black shoes. Anyone with information is asked to call the New Rochelle Police Department at 914-654-2300. Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check …
'I Take My Kids With Me': Fairfield County Mom Left Note Before Apparent Triple-Murder/Suicide 'I Take My Kids With Me': Fairfield County Mom Left Note Before Apparent Triple-Murder/Suicide
'I Take My Kids With Me': Fairfield County Mom Left Note Before Apparent Triple-Murder/Suicide The Fairfield County mother who is accused of killing her three children before killing herself had been crying for days and left a suicide note for her husband, according to a new report. The apparent triple murder-suicide happened on Wednesday, July 27 in Danbury, on Whaley Street. The children, Junior Panjon, age 12, Joselyn Panjon, age 10, and Jonael Panjon, age 5, were found by police after the department received a request for a welfare check from a distraught and crying person, said Det. Capt. Mark Williams, of the Danbury Police. That person turned out to be Pedro Panjon, the devas…
Alert Issued For 30-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In Westchester Alert Issued For 30-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In Westchester
Alert Issued For 30-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In Westchester Seen him? An alert has been issued by police in Westchester as they attempt to locate a missing 30-year-old man. In Yonkers, police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Wesley Castel, who was reported missing on Wednesday, March 30 by friends and family members and could be in need of medical attention. Castel is described as being approximately 5-foot-11, weighing 160 pounds with black hair, and an average build.  He was last seen in the area of Orchard Place in Yonkers wearing a white shirt, blue pants, and New Balance sneakers. Investigators noted that Castel suffers fr…
Here's How Many Hours Per Day A Child Spends Looking At Screens On Average, New Study Finds Here's How Many Hours Per Day A Child Spends Looking At Screens On Average, New Study Finds
Here's How Many Hours Per Day A Child Spends Looking At Screens On Average, New Study Finds Researchers have found that the average amount of time children spend looking at screens each day has doubled since before the COVID-19 pandemic. In May of 2020, children ages 12 and 13 spent an average of 7.7 hours per day looking at screens for reasons unrelated to school, according to a study in JAMA Pediatrics by researchers from the University of California-San Francisco. The university shared the study's findings in an announcement on Monday, Nov. 1.  The figure is a significant increase from the 3.8 hours spent on screens each day prior to the pandemic. Researchers found that …
COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of NYers Who Say They Gained Weight, Felt Depressed During Pandemic COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of NYers Who Say They Gained Weight, Felt Depressed During Pandemic
Covid-19: Here's Percentage Of NYers Who Say They Gained Weight, Felt Depressed During Pandemic Millions of New Yorkers may experience lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic after reporting weight gain and depression, according to a newly released Siena College study. In a poll conducted between Wednesday, June 16 and Tuesday, June 29 of hundreds of New Yorkers, 49 percent said that they gained weight during the yearlong pandemic, while more than half (51 percent) said that they felt depressed while contending with the 16-month crisis. On the brighter side: 68 percent of those polled said that they believe the worst of COVID-19 is over, and more than half said they will feel comfort…
COVID-19: Patients Treated For Virus Display Symptoms Months Later, New Study Finds COVID-19: Patients Treated For Virus Display Symptoms Months Later, New Study Finds
Covid-19: Patients Treated For Virus Display Symptoms Months Later, New Study Finds Symptoms of COVID-19 may last for as long as six months, according to a new study of 1,733 people who were hospitalized with the virus. The research was done at the Jin Yin-tan Hospital in Wuhan, China, and published in the Lancet medical journal. Its purpose was to describe the long-term health consequences of patients with COVID who have been discharged from hospitals and investigate the associated risk factors. The study revealed that patients who first tested positive at the start of the outbreak in January 2020 were still experiencing some symptoms in May 2020, including difficult…
Stress, Anxiety And COVID-19 Stress, Anxiety And COVID-19
Stress, Anxiety And Covid-19 Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to the demands of life. Everyone reacts differently to difficult situations, especially when it’s a situation that necessitates social distancing, isolation and quarantine. Multiple challenges daily can push you beyond your ability to cope. During the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be experiencing stress, anxiety, fear, sadness and loneliness. You are not alone. Everyone is experiencing stress during these unprecedented times. The single, most important thing you can do is to avoid feeling isolated and stay connected. Take advantage of th…
Six Tips For A Better Night’s Sleep During Better Sleep Month Six Tips For A Better Night’s Sleep During Better Sleep Month
Six Tips For A Better Night’s Sleep During Better Sleep Month Do you find yourself struggling to keep your eyes open during the day? Perhaps you are already on your third or fourth cup of coffee for the day? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a third of U.S. adults report that they do not get the recommended seven or more hours of sleep per night. If you are not getting an adequate amount of sleep each night, you are at risk for developing certain chronic diseases and conditions including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression. Sleep is crucial to your overall health and wellbeing. Here are six tips you can in…
Does Menopause Keep You Awake At Night? Does Menopause Keep You Awake At Night?
Does Menopause Keep You Awake At Night? Hormones affect your mood and sleep, especially as you age. In fact, about 61 percent of women who are past menopause (the one-year anniversary of your last period) and almost 80 percent of women who are in perimenopause (when your body starts to transition toward menopause) report sleep problems. Why? Because your ovaries are slowing down their production of the sleep-promoting hormone progesterone, and also because you might be overcome with major sleep disrupters such as hot flashes or night sweats due to lower estrogen levels. When estrogen levels begin to decline rapidly, as is the cas…