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Understanding Lung Health

webTo keep the lungs in good health, we recommend several healthy habits, such as not smoking or vaping. That includes being mindful of secondhand smoke, which can …

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COVID-19 Variant JN.1: Symptoms, Severity and Treatment

webJN.1 does not seem to cause more severe symptoms compared to other variants. Common symptoms reported include sore throat, nausea, and diarrhea within a few days of the …

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2024 New Year's Resolutions: 5 Tips for a Healthier Year

webWith health always a priority heading into a new year, leading experts from NewYork-Presbyterian shared with Health Matters their tips to help create healthy habits in 2024. …

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Is Consuming Coconut Oil Healthy For You And Your Heart

webIt’s very high in saturated fat. Butter is 64 percent saturated fat, whereas coconut oil is about 90 percent saturated fat. The reason why people think it might be healthy is it contains …

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Coronavirus Prevention: How to Protect Yourself from COVID-19

webScientists are still learning about COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, but according to the CDC, this highly contagious virus appears to be most commonly spread …

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How Bad is Vaping for Your Health

webVaping is not only harmful to the lungs, but also to the cardiovascular system. We know that nicotine increases blood pressure and stress on the heart by tightening the blood vessels. …

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Eating Well for a Longer Life With Dr. Michelle Loy

webHealth Matters is your weekly dose of health and wellness information, from the leading experts at NewYork-Presbyterian. This week our host, Faith Salie, talks to Dr. Michelle …

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How to Eat More Fiber: Tips From a Gastroenterologist

web4. Fiber Improves Overall Gut Health Fiber is food for bacteria in the gut, Dr. Newberry says. “Probiotics are the bacteria that confer health benefits in our digestive tracts; prebiotics …

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Should You Take Vitamins or Supplements

webAn integrative health specialist shares who may benefit from dietary supplements, and how to know which are the most effective kinds. It’s easy to think you could benefit from …

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The NYP David H. Koch Center Is The Future of Healthcare

webBefore construction even began on the NewYork-Presbyterian David H. Koch Center — the new, state-of-the-art ambulatory care center on Manhattan’s Upper East Side — every …

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What Does Too Much Screen Time Do to Kids' Brains

webToo much time spent on social media as well as lack of sleep can affect behavior and cognitive performance in school and interfere with learning. It has also been shown that …

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Common Side Effects of the Updated COVID-19 Vaccine

webFatigue, muscle pain, headache — if you’re feeling lousy after your most recent COVID-19 vaccine, it could be a sign your immune system is building antibodies to help protect you …

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How Qigong and Tai Chi Benefit the Body and Mind

webDr. Loy: Tai chi and qigong are both centuries-old mind-body practices aimed at optimizing energy within the body, mind, and spirit. There are many variations of qigong, and tai chi …

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NewYork-Presbyterian to Create New Ambulatory Care Facility in …

webNewYork-Presbyterian recently announced that it will establish a state-of-the-art, multi-specialty ambulatory care facility in White Plains, New York, bringing an even broader …

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Amazing Things: Howard DeSavino

webA former firefighter's cardiologist has seen him through more than three decades of advances in care, including the groundbreaking TAVR procedure, that have saved and …

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NewYork-Presbyterian Health Matters Newsletter

webHealth & Wellness. 7 Ways to Boost Your Immune System: These simple lifestyle changes can help you stay healthy and bolster immunity. Read Article

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What are the Benefits of Ashwagandha

webThere’s research that shows that ashwagandha can help reset your circadian rhythm, getting you into a good sleep pattern, and slowly, over the course of weeks to months, …

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Lillian Wald: A Pioneer in Public Health and Serving the Community

webWard’s initiative became known as the Henry Street Settlement, which still exists today as a not-for-profit social service agency. Through her work in the community, Wald created the …

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Dr. Manish Parikh Appointed Chief of Cardiology

webDr. Manish A. Parikh, an internationally renowned clinical interventional cardiologist and educator, has been named chief of cardiology at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn …

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