The response to the Fundamentals of Prenatal Yoga Teaching workshop invitation has been incredible. Thank you for being drawn to support, guide and inspire pregnant students and new moms. I want to understand where you are on your teaching path now, so I can support you better in the workshop. Do you have a minute to answer one question?   If a pregnant person asked you to teach them a 20-minute practice right now, what would be your biggest worry or question? You can reply with a sentence, a few words, or whatever comes to mind. I read and reply to every email. And if you’re busy, no pressure to respond. I’m looking forward to connecting with you. With gratitude and support, Jessica Fundamentals of Prenatal Yoga Teaching 02/12/2026 09:00 9-10:30am PT / 12-1:30pm ET Zoom link for your calendar: https://mayoga.zoom.us/s/82665959292

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Heart disease remains on the rise in the United States. Most people are aware of common risk factors like high blood pressure and bad cholesterol, but there’s one lesser-known, inherited heart disease risk factor that affects millions and is passed down through families. It’s called lipoprotein(a), (lip-o-pro-teen-a) or Lp(a), (L-P-little A) and experts say having a high level can independently increase the risk of having a heart event such as a heart attack or stroke.

Joining us now is Dr. Icilma (EYE-SIL-MA) Fergus, (Fur-GUS) Professor of Medicine, Director of Cardiovascular Disparities and Clinical Lipidology at Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital, and Lynn, who is living with high L-p(a), to talk about this hidden heart risk and what you should know.

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Icilma V. Fergus, MD, FACC, FASPC
Professor of Medicine
Director of Cardiovascular Disparities and Clinical Lipidology
Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital at Mount Sinai.
Dr. Fergus is a board-certified professional in Internal Medicine and Cardiology, currently serving as the Director of Clinical Lipidology and Cardiovascular Disparities for the Fuster Heart Hospital at Mount Sinai. Her expertise lies in Preventative Cardiology, specifically focusing on Lipids and Hypertension, Women’s Heart Disease, and Cardiovascular Health Advocacy. She is Professor of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
With an active engagement in professional organizations, Dr. Fergus holds significant roles such as the past President of the Westchester board of the American College of Cardiology and past president of the Association of Black Cardiologists. She is also a past President of the Jack and Jill of America Foundation.
Beyond her professional commitments, Dr. Fergus passionately advocates for health equity and cardiac disease prevention. Her impactful contributions have been recognized through numerous awards, including the Luminary Award from the American Heart Association, the Community Service Award from the Heart Valve Society of America, Young Black & Gifted, and Community award from Delta Sigma Theta in 2023. In addition, she has been featured on numerous publications and broadcasts, including “Here and Now” with Sandra Bookman on ABC

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The high number of U.S. adults that have delayed or avoided medical care during the pandemic has led to adverse health outcomes, including increased risk for heart disease and stroke, and the latest data shows that cardiovascular disease is trending in the wrong direction. After the first year of the pandemic, there was a rise in heart disease and stroke-related deaths and declines in physical activity.
As the end of the year quicky approaches, many Americans may be thinking about how they can get their health back on track – such as getting back to the doctor and making new year’s resolutions.
Based on age and health status, there are many factors that Americans should be considering when talking to their doctor, especially when it comes to heart disease and stroke. It’s important for people to ask their doctor the right questions, including what healthy blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels are, and how they can check those levels at home. It’s also a good time to check with a doctor on small steps they can take, like activity and diet, to live a heart healthy lifestyle.
Heart disease is the number one cause of death for Black adults in the US. As with too many other issues, Black adults are disproportionately impacted – rates of premature heart disease are 87% higher for Black adults than white adults. CDC Foundation has launched a new national campaign to encourage adults to make heart health a priority—reminding them they can get to it in small steps. The “Start Small. Live Big,” effort focuses specifically on older adults (51% of adults with cardiovascular disease are age 60 or over, according to the American Heart Association).
The campaign encourages adults to get back on track with the small steps—like scheduling their medical appointments, getting active and eating healthy—so that they can get back to living big.
The CDC Foundation collaborated with CDC’s Million Hearts® Initiative to develop the campaign, designed to support CDC’s goal of preventing one million heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular events.
Dr. Larry Sperling, cardiologist and executive director of the CDC Million Hearts initiative, Americans should ask their doctors at end-of-year visits to help get their health back on track.

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LAURENCE S. SPERLING, M.D., FACC, FAHA, FACP, FASPC-BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Laurence S. Sperling, M.D., FACC, FAHA, FACP, FASPC is the current Executive Director of the Million Hearts Initiative for the Division of Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. He is the Founder and was the Director of The Heart Disease Prevention Center at Emory since 1997. He is currently the Katz Professor in Preventive Cardiology at the Emory University School of Medicine, and Professor of Global Health in the Rollins School of Public Health. He served as the President of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology from 2014-2016, served on the writing committee of 2018 the ACC/ AHA Guideline on the Management on Blood Cholesterol, and served as Chair of the World Heart Federation writing group on the Roadmap for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention among People Living with Diabetes. Dr. Sperling was the recipient of the 2017 Award of Honor from the Alumni Association of Emory University School of Medicine. He has received awards for excellence in teaching (including 4 Golden Apple Awards and The Dean’s Teaching Award), mentorship (Emory SOM 2018 Mentorship Award), and the R. Wayne Alexander Research mentor award. He has authored over 350 manuscripts/ abstracts/ books, and has been an invited speaker on every continent except Antarctica.

Interview courtesy: CDC Foundation

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Measuring blood pressure is one of the most common procedures performed at a medical office. Yet, studies have shown that numerous mistakes are made when taking readings.

For example, if you’ve ever had a conversation while getting checked you may have added an additional 10-15 mm Hg to a measurement. Having a full bladder can tack on 10-15 mm Hg, while putting the cuff over clothing, rather than a bare arm, can add 10-40 mm Hg. These errors may lead to higher readings, which may lead to a misdiagnosis.

In this interview Dr. Michael Hochman, Spokesperson for the American Heart Association, shares the most common mistakes (whether taken at home or at your doctor’s office) and 7 simple tips to ensure an accurate blood pressure reading. Dr. Hochman will also talks about the updated high blood pressure guidelines and what to do if your numbers are now borderline. In addition, Marcus Whitehead, a police officer and high blood pressure patient shares how not knowing his numbers almost lead to serious health complications, and what he now does to stay in a healthy range.

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Please turn the page and read the CHEF’S CORNER. Chef Megarr has compiled a list of many different food products which he has tested in our MICROWAVE OVENS and STEAMERS. He gives the model number of our microwave ovens, cooking times, and volume of products. If you don’t see a product that you are interested in, use our 800 fax number (800) 553-0384 and ask him about a specific product or products that you need information on. He will be happy to help. HOT NEWS for the HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY Equipment for the Food Service Professional Visit our “VIRTUAL TEST KITCHEN” at: www.panasonic.com/cmo NE-3280 NE-2180 NE-1257 NE-1757 NE-1056 NE-1051 NE-2157 NE-1021 With the American public changing their eating habits, menus are changing the country. NOW Panasonic has a Microwave Ovens to meet these changes. Our Model NE-1021 has 1000 watts of power and a five minute dial timer. This unit is ideal in a wait station, employee dining, and “C” stores. A simple microwave oven to operate: ideal for reheating rolls, sandwiches or one or more pieces of pie. Our Model NE-1051 has 1000 watts of power with 20 programmable touch pads. Ideal for fine dining, wait stations, “C” stores, vending operations, and office coffee service. This unit has 6 power levels: hi, med-hi, med, low, def and hold. The “times two” pad works great for multiple portions of the same product. If you are looking for a powerful oven, look no further: the NE-1051 is the oven for you! Our Model NE-1056 has 1000 watts of power and features 10 programmable touch pads. With 3 power levels, this unit is perfect for restaurants, institutions, convenience stores and vending. Stainless steel exterior and interior make this a durable unit for commercial use. Our three PRO I OVENS are truly space savers, measuring only 16 5/8 inches wide and 20 inches deep. THE PRO I SERIES SPACE SAVER ovens are powerful, with the model NE- 1257 rated at 1200 watts, the NE-1757 rated at 1700 watts and the NE-2157 rated at 2100 watts. Ideal for any style restaurant, supermarket, deli, school, college and “C” store. The PRO I SERIES GIVES YOU GREAT COOKING PERFORMANCE. Cold centers and burned edges in food are virtually eliminated by Panasonic’s unique Top and Bottom Energy Feeding System that puts more energy on the hard to heat center of the food and less energy on the easy to heat outside edges. Truly a breakthrough in microwave oven cooking. With PRO I SERIES Panasonic has eliminated the biggest problem with microwave ovens with our “GRAB AND GO HANDLE”. No door latches to break or come loose. This compact oven has a surprisingly useful oven cavity that can handle food load up to a 6 inch tall half pan and platter sizes up to 13 inches. They are approved for STACKING. TRULY AN OVEN FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM. The PANASONIC NEW Sonic Steamer ovens are in a class by themselves. Model NE-2180, 2100 watts and models 3280, 3200 watts are ideal for the heavy volume operations such as restaurants, banquet service, supermarket delis, and schools. These units hold two 4 inch full size hotel pans, four 12 inch plates or four half size hotel pans. Looking to replace your counter model steamer? Look no further, the Panasonic Sonic Steamer does everything a steamer can do plus much more. No water hook-ups, no drains. Add 2 oz. of water to a full size hotel pan, add your product, cover and you have a pressureless steamer. It’s as easy as that. Be sure to read our “CHEFS CORNER” on all our MICROWAVE OVENS and STEAMERS.

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A Day Dedicated to Bringing Health, Wellness, and Education to the

 Long Island Community

THE NEW YORK COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS, COMMITTED TO BRINGING AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, IS HOSTING A FREE HEALTH FAIR THIS SATURDAY, JULY 26TH FROM 10 AM – 3 PM AT THE SYOSSET CAMPUS, 6801 JERICHO TURNPIKE. THE FAIR WILL FEATURE:

• FREE CHAIR MASSAGES
• T’AI CHI AND QI GONG DEMONSTRATIONS
• ACUPUNCTURE DISCUSSIONS
• BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
• REFRESHMENTS, MUSIC, AND RAFFLES FOR GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR MASSAGE AND ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENTS

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DATE:            SATURDAY, JULY 26^TH

TIME:              10:00 AM

PLACE:          THE NEW YORK COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS, SYOSSET CAMPUS

6801 JERICHO TURNPIKE, SYOSSET, NY 11791

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What is Fracking?

Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking”, is the process of drilling and injecting fluid into the ground at a high pressure in order to fracture shale rocks to release natural gas inside.

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