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How Many Steps Do You Really Need? That’s the Wrong Question

The concept of walking 10,000 steps a day as the gold standard for physical activity was not born out of scientific research but was popularized by…

The No-Go List: Harvard Expert’s Take on Inflammatory Foods

Highly Processed Oils: Dr. Wolf recommends avoiding highly processed coconut and palm oils due to their high levels of saturated fats, which can contribute to systemic inflammation…

Saint Patrick’s Day

Who was Saint Patrick? Saint Patrick, born in the late 4th century, was not Irish by birth. Kidnapped by Irish pirates at the age of 16, he…

Understanding NY Slang

Embrace the heart and soul of the Big Apple with our quintessential New York slang collection. From the timeless echoes of the streets to the vibrant…

International Women’s Day (IWD)

Origins in the Labor Movement: International Women's Day has its roots in the labor movement. It was first observed in 1909 in New York, where women…

One in 10 premature births linked to plastic

Mpox Awareness and Vaccination Efforts in Milwaukee

In New York City, the mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) vaccine is available at various health centers and hospitals across the city. The JYNNEOS vaccine is offered at…

NYC Launches $53M Program to Hand Out Pre-Paid Credit Cards to Migrant Families

The economic status criterion is aimed at migrant families who are experiencing financial difficulties. This includes families without a steady income, those below a certain income…