Category: Healthy Lifestyle

Mayor Eric Adams promotes healthy eating in New York City with 2 executive orders

February 16, 2022 Sharika Soukup

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed two executive orders Thursday signaling his administration’s commitment to procuring, preparing, and serving healthy and nutritious food citywide. The orders were signed at the Mercy Center Bronx, an emergency food pantry, and further underscore what Adams calls a commitment to food justice and…

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Webinar Discusses Maintaining a Healthy Heart and Lifestyle

February 14, 2022 Sharika Soukup

Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest coronavirus news throughout New York It’s never too early to begin forming healthy habits to prevent heart disease. In honor of American Heart Month, medical experts discussed how to maintain a healthy lifestyle during a webinar entitled “Empower Your Best Life: Maintaining a…

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Fralin Biomedical Research Institute scientists to discuss the science of healthy lifestyle choices in public seminar | VTx

February 13, 2022 Sharika Soukup

People love to set new health goals at the start of a new year, but despite their best intentions, sometimes their own behavior gets in the way. Understanding why people make good or bad health choices is at the heart of the scientific mission of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, which will share…

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Four healthy habits to reclaim your “rhythm” during national heart month

February 12, 2022 Sharika Soukup

Optum Care Utah is a partner with Utah’s American Heart Association and their effort to invite Utahns to Reclaim Your Rhythm. According to The American Heart Association, the pandemic has significantly impacted our risk for heart disease and stroke. 1 in 5 people reported lower physical wellness 1 in 3 reported lower emotional wellness2 Over…

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Is life stressing you out? Impacts of stress on heart health

February 10, 2022 Sharika Soukup

The stress of living through a global pandemic, an explosive political climate, environmental disasters and everything in between can put serious pressure on your heart. If left unchecked, chronic stress can cause damage to your body, potentially leading to heart attacks, high blood pressure and other severe conditions. There’s no cure-all for chronic stress, but…

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3 Foods That Richard Branson Eats Every Day for Optimal Health

February 9, 2022 Sharika Soukup

If I asked you to close your eyes and picture Richard Branson, what image would come to mind? You might think of him strapped into a Virgin Galactic rocket shooting into space, or performing some wild publicity stunt like trying to fly a hot air balloon around the world. Perhaps you’d picture him kitesurfing with…

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Healthy Living Could Offset Genetics and Add Years Free of Heart Disease

February 8, 2022 Sharika Soukup

MONDAY, Jan. 31, 2022 (American Heart Association News) People who follow seven rules for healthy living – such as staying physically active and eating a healthy diet – could offset a high genetic risk for heart disease, according to new research that suggests it could mean as many as 20 extra years of life free…

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Why Are TikTok’s Healthy-Eating Videos So Popular?

February 7, 2022 Sharika Soukup

Photo: Martin Poole/Getty Images If your TikTok algorithm has caught wind of your resolutions like mine has, you’re probably seeing a For You Page filled with beautifully organized pantries, labeled storage tucked away neatly in refrigerators, upbeat “what I eat in a day” videos, and extravagant recipes to start the year on a healthy foot….

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