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Are Diet Pills The Answer To The Obesity Epidemic?

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Every day we get bombarded with bad news about increasing health problems because of obesity. Whether you turn on the TV, listen to the radio in your car, open up a paper or browse the internet – the bad news about fat and the effects it has on our health follows us everywhere. More and more people are falling victim to fast food, junk foods and sugary soda drinks. Remember the movie "Upsize Me"? It played a parody on how Americans are stuffing themselves silly with fatty and sugary foods. Over sixty percent of American citizens are considered obese and a large number as morbidly obese. Many would like to deny this, but deep down inside, most of them would like to change their eating lifestyle. The fitness and health industry is a multibillion-dollar-business. Many men and women know … [Continue reading...]

CELEBRATING NEW YORK CITY’S SENIORS

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Amy Chalfy of JASA shares the Good News of JASA and concern about Elder Abuse and how they help make the lives of Seniors better all around to age in place. Amy Chalfy of JASA shares the Good News of JASA, Good News thanks JASA for doing such important work for years. According to the latest statistics from the NYC Department for the Aging, more than 18 percent, (over 1.52 million) of New Yorkers are over the age of 60. And this number is growing daily as the Boomer generation becomes the Senior population. To commemorate this wide and varied group, and to continue providing services and activities to keep them engaged, vital and cared for, JASA, one of New York’s largest and most trusted agencies serving more than 43,000 older adults in the New York metropolitan area, will host its … [Continue reading...]

TO KICK OFF EARTH WEEK. SECOND ANNUAL BIKE-TO-WORK RIDE

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8:00 AM MONDAY, APRIL 18TH GRAND ARMY PLAZA PROSPECT HEIGHTS Tomorrow at 8:00 AM, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams will lead local leaders and dozens of Brooklynites on his second annual Bike-to-Work ride, as he kicks off Earth Week celebrations in and around the borough. The event will highlight the positive impact that New Yorkers can have on their local environment by using pedal power to get around the city. Groups that are participating in Borough President Adams’ ride, which will go from Grand Army Plaza to Brooklyn Borough Hall, include Brooklyn Public Library, Citi Bike, Park Slope Neighbors, Prospect Park Alliance, Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Corporation, and Transportation Alternatives. ***PLEASE NOTE: The bike ride from Grand Army … [Continue reading...]

6,000 expected to Walk MS New York City to raise funds for multiple sclerosis research

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Attached for your coverage consideration, please find a media alert, press release and pitch for our annual walk on Sunday, April 17, at Pier 26, Manhattan, to raise awareness and funds to cure multiple sclerosis. Please let me know if I can facilitate an interview with Tracy Swan, a Macy's executive who is living with MS and will be participating with her team of 60 employees and friends. Best, Daphne Mack Communications Manager National MS Society, New York City - Southern New York Chapter 733 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017 212-453-3250 212-986-7981 (Fax) http://www.msnyc.org/ … [Continue reading...]

Chip, Implanted in Brain, Helps Paralyzed Man Regain Control of Hand

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The New York Times Five years ago, a college freshman named Ian Burkhart dived into a wave at a beach off the Outer Banks in North Carolina and, in a freakish accident, broke his neck on the sandy floor, permanently losing the feeling in his hands and legs. On Wednesday, doctors reported that Mr. Burkhart, 24, had regained control over his right hand and fingers, using technology that transmits his thoughts directly to his hand muscles and bypasses his spinal injury. The doctors’ study, published by the journal Nature, is the first account of limb reanimation, as it is known, in a person with quadriplegia. Doctors implanted a chip in Mr. Burkhart’s brain two years ago. Seated in a lab with the implant connected through a computer to a sleeve on his arm, he was able to learn by … [Continue reading...]

Jim Morelli, NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH ROUNDUP!!

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Nationally Recognized Healthy. Nutrition, Fitness and Lifestyle Expert Provides Information on the Latest Nutritional Facts and Tips To Help Us All Eat Smarter Jim Morelli, Nationally Recognized Health, Nutrition, Fitness and Lifestyle Expert National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the American Dietetic Association. The campaign is designed to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and develop sound eating and physical activity habits. National Registered Pharmacist and Healthy, Nutrition and Wellness Expert Jim Morelli will provide the latest nutritional facts and key tips to help us eat smarter. Jim will discuss: • Make smart choices from every food group • Finding a balance between … [Continue reading...]

Philips Announces Unique New AgingWell Hub During White House Conference on Aging we speak to Diane Ty for the Global Social Enterprise Initiative about their important work.

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Collaborating with leaders like Georgetown’s Global Social Enterprise Initiative, (http://socialenterprise.georgetown.edu/ ) MIT AgeLab & MedStar Health, new initiative to explore technology, services & solutions for successfully aging well July 13, 2015 07:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today during the White House Conference on Aging, Philips announced the creation of the AgingWell Hub (AWH), a unique new research center for open innovation that will examine and share solutions for aging well. The initiative will identify new technologies, products and services, as well as provide thought leadership in collaboration with older adults, caregivers, healthcare systems, payers, policy makers, corporate innovators, entrepreneurs and academia. The AWH will also … [Continue reading...]

OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

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A Veteran Explains How Navy Federal Credit Union is Supports Our Troops by Helping Them Start & Grow their Own Business Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America¹s entrepreneurs and small business owners. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year. www.navyfederal.org. To kick off National Small Business Week, we have a special interview with Jim Salmon, the head of Business Lending at Navy Federal Credit Union. to discuss what¹s needed to start and grow a business, and he¹ll share information about programs designed to help military … [Continue reading...]

Sleep Number IT Technology is announced at CES, Good News shares it.

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Quantifies your sleep. Go to http://itbed.sleepnumber.com/it Has insights. Makes suggestions. Biometric sensors built into the bed. Tracking your whole body hundreds of times per second. Your heart rate. Breathing. Movement. SleepIQ® technology gives you the personal insights and knowledge to adjust for the best sleep of your life. … [Continue reading...]

Philips creating cutting edge technology in the world of health. Good News shares some of the latest lifesaving technologies.

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We’re at CES this year to share a new age in personal health. By merging the converging worlds of personal and professional health, our interconnected solutions and programs connect to all parts of life, so you can take better care of yourself and stay in touch with those who take care of you. Living healthy starts with you. And it starts here. http://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/events-calendar/ces-2016 … [Continue reading...]

LifeSite® Launches LifeSite Vault® an app that can help to save your life, organize your health.

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Secure web-based solution to safely store and access personal info & docs LifeSite Secures $4.5M in Early Stage Funding NOVEMBER 10, 2015 (SAN FRANCISCO, CA and NEW YORK, NY) – Unveiled today in “Eureka Park” at CES Unveiled New York (the annual event which provides a sneak peek at the year’s most innovative products and technologies), Silicon Valley startup LifeSite® launches LifeSite Vault®, a new, secure web-based solution for storing all of life’s vital information and documents. Also introduced is the LifeSite Vault companion mobile app, that provides safe anytime, anywhere access to users’ information from any mobile device. LifeSite’s unique platform provides an intuitive solution to organize, categorize, manage and safely share information accumulated through every phase … [Continue reading...]

New Year, New You: January Detox

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Event Description Are you ready to say YES to a healthier you? Please join Amy Salman, Wellness Expert, on Tuesday, January 12th @ Rockefeller University from 6-8pm to learn more about our New Year's detox program! We will begin with a light relaxation and meditation session with yoga guru, Pia Luchini, then Amy Salman & Lauren Gould will discuss the importance of reducing toxic foods and chemicals from your life. By fueling yourself with essential nutrients, you will start to experience exciting changes in your body and have the willpower to make better choices, feel more energized and reduce cravings. All you need to do is say YES & join us on January 12th. Healthy refreshments and snacks will be served courtesy of Juice Plus+ and Bite Me … [Continue reading...]

As Aging Population Grows, So Do Robotic Health Aides

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By JOHN MARKOFFDEC. 4, 2015, NY Times Science Section 12/8/2015 Dr. Naira Hovakimyan of the University of Illinois with a small drone that may eventually be able to carry out household tasks, like retrieving a bottle of medicine, for older adults. SAN FRANCISCO — The ranks of older and frail adults are growing rapidly in the developed world, raising alarms about how society is going to help them take care of themselves in their own homes. FROM OUR ADVERTISERS Naira Hovakimyan has an idea: drones. The University of Illinois roboticist recently received a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to explore the idea of designing small autonomous drones to perform simple household chores, like retrieving a bottle of medicine from another room. Dr. Hovakimyan … [Continue reading...]

RADIO WOODSTOCK 100.1 RAISES OVER…

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$40,000 FOR THE DYSON CENTER FOR CANCER CARE AT VASSAR BROTHERS MEDICAL HOSPITAL. Left to Right: Lou Casciario (The Reis Group Insurance), Megan Lawrence & Sarah Beinstein (Nixie Sparrow), Wayne Nussbickel (N&S Supply), Richard Fusco (Radio Woodstock General Manager), Ike Phillips (Radio Woodstock Vice-President), Sandi Cassese (Vice-President, Oncology Services at Vassar Brothers Medical Hospital) On November 19, 2015, Radio Woodstock 100.1 was thrilled to present the Dyson Center for Cancer Care with a $41,274.79 check to benefit breast cancer research at Vassar Brothers Medical Hospital. The fundraising was an accomplishment of the 17th Annual Pink October Request-a-Thon weekend at the Poughkeepsie Galleria, an online auction, live raffle, and various activities and … [Continue reading...]

American Friends of Rabin Medical Center…

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American Friends of Rabin Medical Center Reflects on 20 Years of Success and Commemorates the 20th Anniversary of the Death of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin at Upcoming Gala with Special Tribute from Master of Ceremonies Charlie Rose and Exclusive Guest Interview with Henry Kissinger. New York, NY- This month marks the 20th anniversary of the assassination of Israel’s Prime Minister, Yitzhak Rabin. In difficult times Israel forges ahead, in this case invoking the strength and memory of this great leader to establish the Rabin Medical Center, as a world class medical facility truly dedicated to being a bridge to peace. Established shortly after, as an effort to provide support from the U.S. to the Israeli hospital, American Friends of Rabin Medical Center, is proud to celebrate 20 … [Continue reading...]

THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION WITH HEART: WAYS TO GIVE BACK AND GIVE THANKS!!

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Nationally Recognized Lifestyle Expert Provides Helpful Tips On How To GIVE Thanks This Holiday Jim Morelli, Nationally Recognized Lifestyle Expert Segment Description: This year, how will you celebrate Thanksgiving? It's the time of year to think of others. And while we aim to Give Back year round, Thanksgiving is the ultimate time to think about all we have to be grateful for and find ways to help others. National Lifestyle expert Jim Morelli comes to the rescue. He will discuss everything from ways to be grateful and give back to foods and recipe ideas and some thanks-filled activates. Jim is available to discuss: www.porkbeinspired.com/porkgiving www.wheelingforward.org Serve A Thankful Meal: Delicious Foods and Recipe Ideas Thankful Centerpiece: Make … [Continue reading...]

The 2nd Annual East Meets West Medicine Fest

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You are invited to attend:   The 2nd Annual East Meets West Medicine Fest When: Friday, November 20, 2015 7:00 PM until Sunday, November 22, 2015 5:00 PM Where: The New York Open Center, The New School, InterfaceNYC, ImpactHUB, Hari NYC Sponsored by: The Open Center, The New School for Social Research, InterfaceNYC, Hari NYC, The Rubin Museum, MAPS, Floraura, Elephant House Productions, The Arborvitae School of Herbalism, NuAxon, Samadhi Arts, Evolve and Ascend, Psymposia, Flower Power, Chimes, Kaia Foods, Cocoroons, Daily Greens, Sound Sparkling Tea, Love Grace To Learn more: visit the website at www.eastmeetswestmedicinefest.com The East Meets West Medicine Fest is happening this upcoming weekend, November 20-22, and it will be opening up its doors on Friday night for a … [Continue reading...]

EAT CLEAN, STAY LEAN with Dr. Wendy Bazilian

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This simple mantra can really change your life…. EAT CLEAN, STAY LEAN Dr. Wendy Bazilian, Writer, Researcher, Educator, Food Enthusiast and Award-Winning Journalist, Shows Us how getting back to the basics of good healthy food may be just the secret to losing weight and keeping it off. Simply put eating clean means favoring whole real foods while learning how to slash the processed refined foods and nutritional impostors. Consumers are catching on to the fact that when they prepare and eat real whole foods in their kitchen and keep the processing to a minimum, more flavor and better health will follow suit: no calorie counting, deprivation or bland food included! Dr. Wendy Bazilian, a registered dietitian and American College of Sports Medicine-certified exercise physiologist, … [Continue reading...]