Health
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Sipping Season
Temporada de beber a sorbosA medida que la temporada trae una ola de frío, nuestro pensamiento se dirige a las pequeñas maravillas cálidas, y las sopas y guisos satisfactorios que alimentan y nutren...
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Memory Making
Crear recuerdosThere is no doubt that memory and mental health are intimately connected both in health and illness...
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Ways to Wellness
Nuevos pasos hacia el bienestarCome New Year’s Day, it is no surprise many people choose to reset, aiming to trim their waistlines, get to the gym regularly...
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Curious about Keto?
¿Curiosos sobre la ceto?The ketogenic diet has gotten a lot of hype recently, but is it healthy? For those looking to shed a few pounds and keep them off, the ketogenic diet ...
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Bowl of Benefits
Tazón de beneficiosThe holidays and the dining feasts will soon commence in earnest. Here is a recipe that incorporates a seasonal staple...
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Cauliflower Cool
Coliflor FrescaA beloved classic – mac ‘n cheese – gets a do-over with cauliflower, which offers unique plant compounds and is an excellent source of vitamins...
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Color Coordinates
Coordenadas de colorThis salad recipe from Brighter Bites draws its flavors and colors from a bevy of nutrient-rich vegetables including red bell peppers, zucchini...
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Benefits On Board
Beneficios a bordoDilenia Rodríguez was homeless when she gave birth to her daughter Sophia two years ago. It was a difficult time – one in which medical services for them both were a major concern.
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Whip it Up: Avocados and Açai
Bátalos: aguacates y açaiIt is smart to look for easy opportunities to maximize our quality of life as we age. Stocking your kitchens with more avocados is one way to...
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“This is going to be devastation”
“Esto va a ser una devastación”Hands off.Hundreds of healthcare workers, waving placards that proclaimed “Hands off Medicaid” and “Save our Healthcare” rallied at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx...
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Grow Old with Me
Envejece conmigoGrow old with me...the best is yet to be. A beautiful notion about the journey of increasing years, as penned by the English playwright and poet Robert Browning.
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A Public Disgrace in Public Health
Una desgracia pública en la salud públicaUn millón de neoyorquinos ahora tienen diabetes (un tercio de los adultos tienen pre-diabetes), pero no hay absolutamente ningún plan de la ciudad para el control y la prevención de la diabetes.
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Sugar: How much is too much?
Azúcar: ¿cuánta es demasiada?The statistics are shocking. The average American consumes 17 teaspoons of added sugar a day — whether from sodas and candies...
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“Normal and Essential”
“Normal y esencial”Como latina que ha tenido dos abortos, sé de primera mano lo importante que es apoyar abiertamente a las personas que han tenido y tendrán abortos.
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“We stick by the patients”
“Apoyamos a los pacientes”Duliepre Speranta is staying put. Speranta is a Registered Nurse at NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem, the largest hospital in Central Harlem – and she’s busy.
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Stress in the BX
The Brits say Bronxites are stressed. A new study conducted by a British digital health service says the Bronx is New York’s most stressed-out borough. According to an analysis of 5 million tweets
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Good Grief
Un buen dueloAsistí a un funeral la semana pasada. La repentina muerte del esposo de mi amiga dejó a su familia y amigos con sueños destrozados y corazones rotos.
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City announces public health plan
Se anuncia plan de salud públicaThe city has you covered. New York City will guarantee comprehensive health care to every one of its residents, regardless of ability to pay or immigration status.
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Time to Take Stock
Momento de análisisCon el inicio de un nuevo año, todos nos involucramos en algún tipo de recuento: hacer un balance de los últimos doce meses y establecer propósitos para aquellos en el horizonte.
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Keeping the Caretakers
Manteniendo a los cuidadoresLosing just one nurse can cost a hospital up to $100,000 in sunk costs. To combat those losses and help promote job retention, the de Blasio administration...
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A full service stop
Un servicio completohey started with a tent and a table. Now, it was time to cut the ribbon on a storefront location at Southern Boulevard and East 163rd Street.
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Sanitation Service Alert
Alerta del Servicio de Limpieza y Recolección de BasuraEl Departamento de Limpieza y Recolección de Basura de la ciudad de Nueva York anunció que no habrá recolección de basura, orgánicos, reciclaje ni no orgánicos...
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A new start strategy
Una nueva estrategia de inicioIt was 2015, and Ivelyse Andino was looking to fight back. The former pharmaceutical marketing professional was weary...
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Candles and Chocolate
Velas y chocolateThey lit candles and sipped hot chocolate. Red ribbons pinned to their chests, neighborhood members...
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Donor Duty
Deber del donanteSe necesita un pueblo. El Centro de Sangre de Nueva York (NYBC, por sus siglas en inglés) busca recordar a los residentes...
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Sister Circle
Are you fierce? Maybe still finding your way? Whichever one it might be (and even if it's both or neither)...
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Treating Trauma
Tratando el traumaAt age seven, Edward, watched as his mother Alma (real names withheld for confidentiality) endured the pangs of an abusive relationship.
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