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January 28, 2005
Dog Owners: Mastiffs or just a Strange Breed
Dog owners will always relay horror stories of chewed furniture, incessant barking, and timely accidents. However, the benefits that accompany dog ownership can not be overlooked.
Harlem Praised for Eliminating Asthma-related Emergency Room Visits
The Center for Disease Control released a report in early January congratulating New York on its work to decrease asthma-related emergency room visits in Harlem - home to an asthma rate 5 times the national average.
January 25, 2005
Flu Vaccine for All New Yorkers, Just in Time
With peak flu season only a couple of weeks away, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced Friday that there are enough flu shots for all New Yorkers, putting to use the surplus of flu shots that sat on shelves for months.
CUTTING CORNERS: New Skyscraper Architecture in a Developer’s Market
Architecture lies at the intersection of unrestricted art and the strict codes of urban development. Does the current New York skyline suffer because of zoning laws and restrictions?
January 24, 2005
How Will You Help Today?
With volunteering rates and opportunities on the rise, how will you give back to the vibrant community that we as New Yorkers call home?
January 23, 2005
Food Philosophies Defined
You’ve heard all the buzzwords before, you may even know what you’re eating, but do you really know why you’re eating it?
Got Yoga off the Mat?
An integral part of staying sane for many New Yorkers, yoga is a cornerstone for a healthy lifestyle both in and out of the studio. Are you integrating it into your life off the mat?
New Medicine May Help Address New York City’s High Rate of Tuberculosis
Although still in early stages of development, a promising new antibacterial agent may help public health officials treat tuberculosis.
January 22, 2005
Intense Self-Defense Training Creates Surprising Fitness Results
Krav Maga, the Israeli martial arts practice, is taught with exacting intensity by New York Head Instructor Rhon Mizrachi. Training in Krav Maga can cause one to reconsider the meaning and importance of fitness.
January 21, 2005
Restaurant Dining Should Celebrate Beauty of Food and Support Health
What does it mean to treat oneself? When talking about eating out, we believe that it means to delight in the sensual pleasures of high quality ingredients and excellent service, and hopefully, positively impacting the world around us.
Why We Spa and, Why We Don't
After explosive growth in American spa attendance for years, the trend is noticeably slowing. What is valuable about the spa experience and what is holding new spa goers back from taking the plunge?
It’s Up to You to Make a Change, Government Says of New Dietary Guidelines
Suggesting that consumers double their consumption of fruit and vegetables and significantly increase their exercise to lose weight, the guidelines and the government rely on individuals to make changes to stem epidemic obesity.
It’s Up to You to Make a Change, Government Says of New Dietary Guidelines
Suggesting that consumers double their consumption of fruit and vegetables and significantly increase their exercise to lose weight, the guidelines and the government rely on individuals to make changes to stem epidemic obesity.
January 20, 2005
Kraft Foods Plans Shift in Marketing to Children
Public advocacy groups have long been calling for food companies to reign in their advertising efforts to small children. Kraft is making changes, but are they enough?
Kraft Foods Plans Shift in Marketing to Children
Public advocacy groups have long been calling for food companies to reign in their advertising efforts to small children. Kraft is making changes, but are they enough?
Kraft Foods Plans Shift in Marketing to Children
Public advocacy groups have long been calling for food companies to reign in their advertising efforts to small children. Kraft is making changes, but are they enough?
January 18, 2005
Island of the Ill: the Mystery of Roosevelt Island Unraveled
One of Manhattan’s neighboring islands, Roosevelt Island is often overlooked and crossed over (by the 59th St Bridge), but this unassuming island is truly historical.
Replacing the World Trade Center
Emotions are not the breeding ground for rationality. So, how do New Yorkers get past them to rebuild the WTC? This survey of what the interested parties want may help us understand.
(Sub)Urban Place: Shopping Mall Style on Columbus Circle
The Time Warner Center follows the NYC tradition of combining commerce, public space and residence into one center. But is this amalgam of upscale everything really for the public?
Rebuilding the World Trade Center: Can we reconcile function and monument?
The replacement for the World Trade Center is far from decided. How will the great American city both honor the WTC disaster and replace the iconic headquarters of our economy?
Public Space as Democratic Space: Parks as Agents for Social Health
Urban dwellers spend a lot of time in public parks, not only to get exercise and fresh air, but also to be an active part of society. Can parks improve the health of our society?
Fit Happens at Chelsea Piers
Do you suffer from 8-hour desk sitting? If so, you could probably use a large dose of some exercise. Chelsea Piers provides a wide array of sports and fitness and is waiting to spice up your life.
You Can Run New York
A tour of the running paths of Manhattan's two greatest parks, Central and Riverside, will give you plenty of ideas for staying in shape.
January 17, 2005
A Mall Revitalized
Public artist Tom Otterness adorns the Broadway Mall in this temporary art exhibit that provides social and cultural commentary while enriching New York’s public spaces.
January 16, 2005
Keeping Your Greens Green
Nothing is worse than overcooked vegetables, soggy, brown and depressing. Learn a few simple tricks to keep your vegetables lively and your family happy.
Quit Facts:
Here they are in bite-size pieces, statistics on smoking and the effects it can have on people who smoke and those who don't.
What Nicotine is Doing to Your Body
If you are one of 1.9 million New Yorkers who smoke, you most likely know about nicotine, at least how it feels in your body, and how if feels good. But what is nicotine and what is it really doing to your
body?
January 12, 2005
Love on Time
“It's a matter of coincidence,” The New York Times reports, “that the Federal [sic.] Drug Administration approved Cialis just in time for the run-up to Valentine's Day: the drug, its marketers say, is all about romance.”
January 9, 2005
Cool Kitchen Tools
You really only NEED a few reliable tools to cook a great meal. However, there are some products that make the process, or the product, better. While you can break the bank, we chose tools that are relatively inexpensive and easy to store.
January 8, 2005
Flu Outbreaks Widespread in NYC, Vaccine Now Encouraged for Those Over 50
New York opens influenza vaccine to those over fifty as influenza outbreaks and emergency room visits increase. New Yorkers buying over-the-counter cough and cold medicines to treat symptoms.
Flu Outbreaks Widespread in NYC, Vaccine Now Encouraged for Those Over 50
New York opens influenza vaccine to those over fifty as influenza outbreaks and emergency room visits increase. New Yorkers buying over-the-counter cough and cold medicines to treat symptoms.
January 5, 2005
Large Study Shows Acupuncture Viable Option for Arthritis Sufferers
With all of the news about the dangers of Vioxx, a headline-grabbing study funded by the NIH showed that acupuncture can significantly cut pain and improve function in those with arthritis of the knee with no reported side effects.
Large Study Shows Acupuncture Viable Option for Arthritis Sufferers
With all of the news about the dangers of Vioxx, a headline-grabbing study funded by the NIH showed that acupuncture can significantly cut pain and improve function in those with arthritis of the knee with no reported side effects.
New Drug Targets Taboo Topic (Premature Ejaculation)
No, you're not depressed, you just ejaculate faster than you think you should. J&J is testing a modified anti-depressant that may help you slow down in bed. The search continues for sexual nirvana.
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