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Yonkers, NY
Lifestyle
Take The Leap: Join The Freedom From Smoking® Program In Yonkers Take The Leap: Join The Freedom From Smoking® Program In Yonkers
Take The Leap: Join The Freedom From Smoking® Program In Yonkers Are you ready to break free from smoking and embrace a healthier future? The Freedom From Smoking® (FFS) Program, running from November 4 through December 16, 2024, offers a transformative path to quitting, right in Yonkers, NY. Hosted at the Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church, this program is facilitated by Father Nikolas, a seasoned addiction counselor with extensive experience helping individuals overcome their challenges to realize a brighter path. The program is a collaborative effort sponsored by the Westchester Department of Health, the Center for a Tobacco-Free Hudson Valley, and th…

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Mt. Kisco, NY
Lifestyle
Cooking Class To Help Reduce Risk Of Gynecological Cancers At NWH’s Center For Healthy Living Cooking Class To Help Reduce Risk Of Gynecological Cancers At NWH’s Center For Healthy Living
Cooking Class To Help Reduce Risk Of Gynecological Cancers At NWH’s Center For Healthy Living Northern Westchester Hospital’s (NWH) Center for Healthy Living will feature a women’s health online cooking class focused on reducing your risk of cancer, specifically gynecologic cancers like cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulvar cancers. Gizelka David-West, MD, a gynecologic oncologist for the Cancer Institute at Northern Westchester Hospital, will discuss the latest evidenced-based guidelines that reduce the risk of gynecologic cancers. She’ll share proactive steps you can take as well as risk factors and treatment options. She will be joined by registered dietitian, Jackie Horne…

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by Daily Voice
Chappaqua, NY
Neighbors
Cooking Class On Plant-Based Eating And Gut Health Is September’s Featured Event At NWH Cooking Class On Plant-Based Eating And Gut Health Is September’s Featured Event At NWH
Cooking Class On Plant-Based Eating And Gut Health Is September’s Featured Event At NWH The featured webinar in September for Northern Westchester Hospital’s (NWH) Center for Healthy Living will be a cooking class focused on boosting health with a plant-based diet and understanding gut health. During this online class, Amy Rosenfeld, a registered dietician, will talk about what plant-based eating means and guide participants on the principles of a balanced plant-forward lifestyle with recipes for the whole family. Amy will be joined by gastroenterologist Shifra Koyfman, MD, who will talk about the connection between our children’s gut health and their diet. Other classes offere…

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by Daily Voice
Mt. Kisco, NY
Lifestyle
July Featured Event: Cooking For Reducing Risk Of Osteoporosis At NWH Center For Healthy Living July Featured Event: Cooking For Reducing Risk Of Osteoporosis At NWH Center For Healthy Living
July Featured Event: Cooking For Reducing Risk Of Osteoporosis At NWH Center For Healthy Living This July Northern Westchester Hospital’s (NWH) Center for Healthy Living featured webinar is a cooking class on reducing your disease risk to osteoporosis at any age. During this online class registered dietitian Amy Rosenfeld will talk about the connection between the foods we eat and reducing the risk for osteoporosis. Amy will teach you about proper nutrition recommendations and how to put these into action in the kitchen with some simple recipes, culinary tips and tricks. The other classes in July will be virtual and include chair yoga, and smoking cessation. These classes help support …

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by Daily Voice
Mt. Kisco, NY
Neighbors
CPR For Friends And Family Offered By Northern Westchester Hospital’s Center For Healthy Living CPR For Friends And Family Offered By Northern Westchester Hospital’s Center For Healthy Living
CPR For Friends And Family Offered By Northern Westchester Hospital’s Center For Healthy Living This June Northern Westchester Hospital’s (NWH) Center for Healthy Living featured webinar is to learn a lifesaving skill, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) for friends and family. During this in-person class you will learn how to perform adult and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the proper treatment to prevent one from choking with videos and hands-on demonstration. These classes help support the community, and benefit people’s mental and physical health. The other classes in June will be virtual and include chair yoga, smoking cessation, and a healthy cooking class to reduc…

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by Daily Voice
New City, NY
Lifestyle
Heart Healthy Eating According To Phelps Heart Healthy Eating According To Phelps
Heart Healthy Eating According To Phelps Hearts aren’t on everyone’s mind this month just because of Valentine’s Day; February is also American Heart Month. This month raises awareness regarding heart health with the goal of preventing heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. One of the major ways to prevent heart disease is adopting a heart healthy way of eating. This includes eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats and limiting foods that are high in unhealthy fats, sodium and added sugars. Foods to include: Fruits and vegetables – Try …

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Bedford, NY
Lifestyle
A New Year, A Healthier You! A New Year, A Healthier You!
A New Year, A Healthier You! If you’re thinking about making some New Year’s resolutions, I’d like to suggest that this year, you go beyond the typical goals of losing weight or exercising more and instead, take a longer view and focus on your entire state of health: mental, physical and emotional. Here are 10 ways to do that. 10 ways to have a healthier 2020 1. Exercise regularly Yes, I admit, I put “exercise more” as the first one, but this doesn’t mean you suddenly have to run a marathon. You can add more exercise into your life in small, easy steps, like taking the stairs instead of the elevator or taking a walk a…

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Briarcliff, NY
Lifestyle
Juul Is Not Cool: Experts Battle The Cool Factor Of E-Cigarette Popular With Teens Juul Is Not Cool: Experts Battle The Cool Factor Of E-Cigarette Popular With Teens
Juul Is Not Cool: Experts Battle The Cool Factor Of E-Cigarette Popular With Teens Juul, a type of e-cigarette, holds appeal for teens thanks to fruity flavors and hip marketing. But Juul is far from harmless. One .7 mL Juul pod, which contains about 200 “puffs” of vapor, has the same amount of nicotine as one pack of cigarettes. Juul’s popularity is also linked to the fact that users can “ghost” its vapor — it doesn’t create a telltale cloud like other e-cigarettes. Ghosting allows vaping in the classroom because teachers can’t see it. And since e-cigs are disguised to look like pens, USB drives or asthma inhalers, they’re easy to hide in plain sight at home, school – you…

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New City, NY
Lifestyle
Juul Is Not Cool: Experts Battle The Cool Factor Of E-Cigarette Popular With Teens Juul Is Not Cool: Experts Battle The Cool Factor Of E-Cigarette Popular With Teens
Juul Is Not Cool: Experts Battle The Cool Factor Of E-Cigarette Popular With Teens Juul, a type of e-cigarette, holds appeal for teens thanks to fruity flavors and hip marketing. But Juul is far from harmless. One .7 mL Juul pod, which contains about 200 “puffs” of vapor, has the same amount of nicotine as one pack of cigarettes. Juul’s popularity is also linked to the fact that users can “ghost” its vapor — it doesn’t create a telltale cloud like other e-cigarettes. Ghosting allows vaping in the classroom because teachers can’t see it. And since e-cigs are disguised to look like pens, USB drives or asthma inhalers, they’re easy to hide in plain sight at home, school – you…

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Poughkeepsie, NY
Lifestyle
HRHCare Expert Provides Pneumonia Prevention And Recovery Tips HRHCare Expert Provides Pneumonia Prevention And Recovery Tips
Hrhcare Expert Provides Pneumonia Prevention And Recovery Tips As cold and flu season continues, the last thing you want to deal with is pneumonia. Fortunately, there are many steps you can take to prevent getting pneumonia and some great at-home treatments to eliminate it if you’ve already been diagnosed. Even though pneumonia often clears up in two to three weeks, it can become more serious, especially for older adults, babies and people dealing with other illnesses. Visit your health care provider as soon as possible if you are experiencing symptoms like coughing up mucus, fever or shortness of breath. Prevent Pneumonia The number one step is to get…

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