Obesity in young kids dropped in NYC, grew in LA
NEW YORK (AP) — In the battle against childhood obesity, New York City appears to be doing better than Los Angeles, at least for low-income preschoolers.
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Study: NYC better than LA at cutting kids’ obesity
NEW YORK (AP) — A new study shows New York City is doing better than Los Angeles in the battle against childhood obesity, at least for low-income children.
Travel doesn't mean you give up exercise
| Let's be honest: Exercise isn't always a priority for busy professionals, especially those who travel. For 16 days over the holidays, I vacationed in the New York City area. But despite being away from home and my normal routine, I didn't want my … See all stories on this topic » |
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CDC Unsure if Widespread Flu Trend Will Rebound or Worsen
Forty-seven of the 50 United States reported widespread influenza illness for the week ending Jan. 5. Twenty-four states and New York City reported high influenza-like illnesses , ILI, in the same time period. That contrasts with reports from the previous week of 29 states and New York City experiencing high flu activity.
New York Struggles with Severe Flu Outbreak
Hospital emergency departments all over New York City are swamped with patients complaining of influenza-like illnesses and flu symptoms, according to New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley. Farley told a press conference Thursday that influenza was at epidemic levels in all five boroughs of the city, CBS 2 reports. "It's a bad year," said the commissioner. The flu season began Oct. 1 and runs until May. New York state and City report health data separately. The current influenza reports for both are for Week 1 of 2013, ending Jan. 5.
Judge won’t block New York City circumcision law
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A Manhattan federal judge refused to block a New York City regulation requiring people who perform circumcisions and use their mouths to draw away blood from the wound on a baby’s penis to first obtain written consent from the parents. U.S. District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald on Thursday refused to issue a preliminary injunction against the change to the city’s health code, which some members of the city’s Orthodox Jewish communities called an unwarranted government intrusion on religious freedom. …
Flu Outbreak Surrounds You: How to Fight the Virus With Social Media
The flu season has arrived — and it’s weeks early. In one week, 16 states and New York City reported high levels of the flu. By the following week, that number was up to 29. Each day for the past week, more than 500 New Yorkers…
Flu Outbreak: Fighting the Virus With Social Media
The flu season has arrived — and it’s weeks early. In one week, 16 states and New York City reported high levels of the flu. By the following week, that number was up to 29. Each day for the past week, more than 500 New Yorkers…
Exercise Relieves Pain of Osteoarthritis
| Exercise can decrease pain, reduce the severity and frequency of falls, and improve the balance of people suffering from osteoarthritis, according to researchers at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Exercise also improves the quality … See all stories on this topic » |
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Let New York City Kids Exercise!
Taquesha Dean is an ebullient cheerleader, who also plays volleyball and is president of the Outdoors Club when her classes end at The Brooklyn Latin School, the newest specialized New York City high school. Dedicated teachers and a rigorous curriculum …
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After NYC Nanny Murders, Parents Wonder How to Trust Again
Parents from around the country are horrified by the news in New York City that a nanny, entrusted with the care of three children, allegedly stabbed two of them to death, then reportedly attempted to take her own life.
4 foot exercises
Like the rest of your body, your feet need exercise to stay in great shape. Try these moves, from New York City podiatric surgeon Jacqueline Sutera, morning and night. Toe grip (to strengthen the foot muscles to improve balance): Drop a sock on the …
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