Having healthy bones and joints are imperative for living a long, healthy life. The most common ailments people suffer from in their bones and joints are osteoporosis and arthritis. Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones lose density and become more likely to fracture. Arthritis conditions affect the joints and surrounding tissues such as in
***This week’s Weekly Dose will be the last of the year. We will resume posting after the new year. Have a wonderful holiday!*** Congress passed the Zadroga Act, which provides health care benefits for 9/11 first responders and survivors who developed health problems as a result of 9/11. The Act extends the World Trade Center
Diabetes is a serious medical condition that affects 17 million Americans. Diabetics have a higher blood glucose (blood sugar) level than normal. Heart disease, vision loss, stroke, nerve damage and kidney disease are just some of the potential health problems diabetes can cause. Diabetes has two sub-sets, Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. Type
During the most recent enrollment period, approximately one million people signed up for healthcare under the Affordable Care Act. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan told Republicans that the Zadroga Act will be part of a new spending bill for congress to pass. The Zadroga Act provides health care for first responders who became ill
The Center for Disease Control first established National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) in 2005 to highlight the importance of continuing flu vaccination through the holiday season and beyond. This year, NIVW will be taking place from December 7th to the 13th. Recent estimates have shown that flu vaccination drops off towards the end of November;
On World AIDS day this week, both New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Governor Cuomo made announcements related to combating virus. The mayor announced $23 million in funding that will be used for prevention and anti-retroviral therapies. New York City this year reported the lowest number of new HIV diagnoses in history. Governor
Every holiday season, we look forward to exchanging gifts with loved ones and friends. This year make sure the gifts you are giving, particularly to children, are completely safe. December is National Safe Toys and Gifts Month, so celebrate the holidays by promoting safety in your gift giving. Purchasing a gift for a child can
Your digestive system is an important part of your body because it converts the foods and nutrients that you consume into energy for your body. Poor digestive health can cause serious discomfort, and may be a sign of unsatisfactory diet or other mild or serious health conditions. Digestive Disorders Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease – Commonly referred
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio this week announced that New York City will add 15,000 units of supportive housing for the homeless and mentally ill over the next 15 years. Customarily, supportive housing under the “New York-New York” program has been the result of negotiations between the governor and mayor. This year broke
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is extremely difficult and can often be some of the most frightening pieces of information a patient ever receives from his or her doctor. After a cancer diagnosis, patients seek out the best possible treatment to battle their disease. In addition to discovering the best treatment for their cancer, it is