The CDC has teamed up with Million Hearts® in order to prevent one million strokes and heart attacks in the U.S. by the year 2017. Each New Year, people all over the world set personal goals to accomplish by the end of the year. Whether it’s losing those five pesky pounds, quitting smoking, or visiting relatives more often, there should definitely be this one goal on everyone’s list: staying on top of their heart health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages people each February (and all year round), to pay attention to their blood pressure. NJ Top Docs wants its readers to join the CDC and Million Hearts® in this national campaign. Uncontrolled high blood pressure is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. More than 67 million Americans have high blood pressure, making it four times more likely for them to die from a stroke Read the full article →
With its flavorful broth and spice kick, this Thai Soup is sure to make it to your weekly regimen! Ingredients: 2 tablespoons garlic-infused oil or olive oil, divided 1.5 red peppers, chunked, divided 1 cup chopped tomatoes 4 spring onions, green parts only, diced 1/2 cup diced root ginger 1 lemongrass stalk, diced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 ounces rice noodles Directions: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan over high heat. Add 1 chunked pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and heat through. Place mixture in a food processor or use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. Remove from pan and set aside. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over high heat. Add remaining 1/2 pepper, spring onion, ginger, lemongrass, cumin, and turmeric, and cook for 3 minutes. Add water, almond milk, and Read the full article →
NY Top Docs and NY Top Dentists are proud to feature the following December 2015 approved providers:
NY Top Docs and NY Top Dentists are proud to feature the following December 2015 approved providers: (Please note that all listings hyperlinked in blue are links to their online profile. Those that are in black do not have an online profile at this time.) NY Top Docs Include: General Surgery Alan R. Posner – 14203 These providers were chosen based a number of criteria including but not limited to: Years in practice Board certification review Education & Training Review of malpractice insurance and license Continuing education requirements Patient reviews NY Top Docs is an exclusive and trusted healthcare resource that allows the public to find high quality healthcare providers in a simple, yet targeted method. Our goal is to provide New York residents with a complete informational resource to assist them when choosing a Healthcare Provider. All of this is at no cost to them. We review and approve Read the full article →
INGREDIENTS 1 9-ounce box frozen artichoke hearts 2/3 cup cooked chopped spinach 1 teaspoon lemon pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 18 thin slices brie PREPARATION Preheat broiler. Prepare artichoke hearts according to package directions. Combine spinach, lemon pepper and salt in a small bowl. Top each artichoke heart with the spinach mixture and brie. Broil until cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes. NUTRITION Per serving: 20 calories; 1 g fat (1 g sat, 0 g mono); 4 mg cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars;1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 94 mg sodium; 78 mg potassium. Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A, folate, potassium, magnesium. Exchanges: 1/2 vegetable, 1/2 fat
Cervical cancer is a disease that affects the female reproductive system. It is caused by HPV, the Human Papillomavirus. HPV is a common virus as it can be passed from one person to another during sex. Cancer.org says that, “Although cervical cancers start from cells with pre-cancerous changes (pre-cancers), only some women with pre-cancers of the cervix will develop cancer. The change from pre-cancer to cancer usually takes several years – but it can happen in less than a year. For most women, pre-cancerous cells will remain unchanged or even go away without any treatment. Still, in some women pre-cancers turn into true (invasive) cancers. Treating all pre-cancers can prevent almost all true cancers”. Cervical cancer is highly preventable with screening tests such as the Pap test. There are also vaccines available to prevent HPV infections. Vaccines.gov says that “when cervical cancer is found early, it is highly treatable and Read the full article →
