Tag Archives: Health

HW Pick: 17 Surprising Beauty Uses for Vaseline!

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I know, I know – it’s not sexy, but it’s been a skin-protecting staple since 1872, when the first patent for petroleum jelly was introduced, but Vaseline has more beauty and fashion uses than you might think. Continue reading

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HW Pick: ‘Get Outta My Head: My Journey Living with Brain Cancer’ By Collette Henry

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Harlem Cares

Collette, told her story to Harlem World Magazine in two parts on March 9th, 2011 and March 28, in 2011. Continue reading

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine and St. Lukes-Roosevelt Address Adolescent Mental Health

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“…the need … to come together in identifying mental health conditions in children and adolescents.”

Approximately 50 students, faculty and staff from the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM), St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, and the local medical community participated in a forum held recently on adolescent mental health held at TouroCOM titled: “Adolescent Mental Health: A Triad of Intervention.”  Continue reading

EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care, May 2013 Schedule

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Get Harlem Healthy

Did you know the folks at EmblemHealth have tons of free health events in May? Yes, that’s right, EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care in Harlem is open to the public and is being held at 215 West 125th Street. Continue reading

From Harlem To Hollywod, May is Better Speech and Hearing Month

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Harlem Speaks

Although more than 5 million children in the United States have a speech, language, and hearing disorder, parents are often uninformed and unsure about what to do when they suspect their child. Continue reading

HW Pick: Prada Sunglasses Harlem ‘Baroque’

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These Prada Baroque sunglasses in the sturdy Havana frames have beautiful brown gradient lens that reminds us of tanned marble. Continue reading

Care: Stepping Into Spring in Harlem

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Exercise Those Demons

By William Gillespie, M.D.

Getting older doesn’t mean you should slow down or stop exercising. By staying active, you can help prevent disease, maintain physical strength and improve your mental agility. Just be sure that you consult your doctor before starting an exercise regimen. Continue reading

Care: Trekking the Great Outdoors with Your Family Towards a Healthy, Active You

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Keep It Moving Harlem

By Chris Peralta

As the last traces of the winter season begin to melt away, don’t hold back your excitement for the warmer days ahead. Embrace the longer daylight hours and the sounds, smells and colors of nature coming back to life. Continue reading

Sweet Enuff: Do You Have A Story About Diabetes & Obesity?

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Harlem Stories

Do you have as story about Diabetes & Obesity?

The SWEET ENUFF movement is looking for three families living with or affected by diabetes and obesity for show documentary video. Continue reading

Project Sunshine and UnitedHealth Group Team up to Bring a Spring Carnival In East Harlem

Palmer_20130410_United_Healthcare_EHACE_0143(1)Employees from UnitedHealth Group brought a Spring Carnival to the patients and families at East Harlem Asthma Center of Excellence in honor of National Volunteer Month. Continue reading