It’s National Women’s Health Week . . .
This annual initiative always begins on Mother’s Day, and serves to raise awareness on leading a healthier life. For more information, visit www.womenshealth.gov/nwhw. (Published May 12, 2015)Friday Fun Facts!
1) Your funny bone isn’t a bone, but rather a nerve that runs just under your skin in each elbow; 2) Adults breathe 10-15 times a minute at rest — babies 40-45; 3) All babies are color blind at birth, seeing only in black & white. (Published May 8,...May Is American Stroke Awareness Month
Pay attention to the warning signs of a stroke, which is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. Visit http://strokequizapp.heart.org/ to learn more and to be aware — and follow up with your doctor immediately if you are experiencing any of these symptoms....Wednesday Wisdom, Compliments of Nelson Mandela . . .
“I am confident that nobody will accuse me of selfishness if I ask to spend time, while I am still in good health, with my family, my friends, and also with myself.” — Nelson Mandela (Published May 6, 2015)Got Watermelon?
Some facts about a favorite vegetable (it’s not a fruit!): 1) An ideal health food, because it doesn’t have any fat or cholesterol, is high in fiber and vitamins A & C, and is a great source of potassium; 2) Can quench inflammation that contributes to conditions...Fun Facts About Your Heart . . .
1) Every day your heart creates enough energy to drive a truck for 20 miles; 2) 75 trillion cells receive blood from the heart — only the corneas don’t; 3) Your heart will pump nearly 1.5 million barrels of blood during your lifetime — enough to fill 200...Middletown Medical Launches New Mobile Website
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. (April 30, 2015) — Middletown Medical, the Hudson Valley’s premier provider of healthcare services, has launched a new, user-friendly mobile website, which provides convenient and fast access to a wide array of services for all mobile...Spring Clean Your Mind!
As we head into May tomorrow, remember that spring cleaning doesn’t just apply to your home! Dr. Uri Napchan (Neurology/Headache Medicine) offers some spring cleaning tips for the mind: 1) Cultivate quiet time (necessary to clear your head of clutter, and to...Some Wednesday Wisdom . . .
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” — Walt Disney (Published April 29, 2015)
