Friday Fun Facts!
1) Enamel, found on our teeth, is the hardest substance in the human body; 2) There are more than 300 million capillaries in your lungs — if stretched tip to tip, they would reach from Atlanta to Los Angeles; 3) Exercise is more effective at increasing your...Middletown Medical Honors Urgent Care Awareness Month
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. (May 21, 2015) — With the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act upon us, the Urgent Care Association of America (UCAOA) has declared May as Urgent Care Awareness Month. And Middletown Medical’s Urgent Care Centers in Middletown, Chester and...Another Reason To Eat Your Greens! . . .
One of MANY benefits to eating green vegetables is they contain very low amounts of carbohydrates, and the carbs in there are compiled with layers of fiber, making them easy to digest! (Published May 21, 2015)Wednesday Wisdom from Thomas Jefferson . . .
“The sovereign invigorator of the body is exercise, and of all the exercises, walking is the best.” — Thomas Jefferson4 Foods With Vital Health Benefits . . .
From our Dietitian and Diabetes Educator Kristine Bihun, M.S., R.D.N., C.D.E.: 1) Asparagus (high in glutathione, which has cancer-fighting benefits); 2) Avocados (rich in monounsaturated fat, which is vital for energy); 3) Celery (the best vegetable source of...Middletown Medical Receives Certification For Diabetes Program
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. (May 18, 2015) — Middletown Medical, the Hudson Valley’s premier provider of healthcare services, has earned prestigious certification for its Diabetes program, known as the Middletown Medical Diabetes Treatment and Education Center. The...It’s National Healthy & Safe Swimming Week!
This annual initiative precedes Memorial Day weekend, and focuses on simple steps swimmers and pool operators can take to help ensure a healthy and safe swimming experience for all. For more info, please visit www.cdc.gov/healthywater/observances/hss-week/index.html....Friday Fun Facts!
1) Humans are the only species who cry for emotional reasons; 2) The muscles that control your eyes contract about 100,000 times a day (that’s the equivalent of giving your legs a workout by walking 50 miles); 3) Each kidney contains about 1 million filters....5 Reasons To Get On A Bicycle . . .
From Dr. Jeffrey Weinstein of our Catskill Adult & Pediatric Medicine Center in Monticello: 1) One of the easiest and kindest exercises for your body; 2) Builds strength, stamina and muscle tone; 3) Improves cardiovascular fitness; 4) Eats up calories; 5) Reduces...
