GLOVE THE ONE YOU’RE WITH?

Written by admin on February 12, 2009. Posted in Special Sections

In the center of the famous Gleason’s Gym in Dumbo, Keisher “Fire” McLeod-Wells is throwing expert blows at a punching bag steadied by her husband, Flaco Wells. For “Fire,” who has won 12 amateur championship titles, including the New York Golden Gloves and two world titles, boxing has been a way of life since a
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HEALTHY HEART, HEALTHY APPLE

Written by admin on February 12, 2009. Posted in Special Sections

As the leading cause of death among New Yorkers, heart disease presents a serious health concern for residents of the Big Apple. According to a report from New York City’s Department of Health, nearly 22,000 deaths were caused by heart disease in 2006. In observance of American Heart Month this February, the NYC community—including the
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BYPASS THE HEART STUFF

Written by admin on February 12, 2009. Posted in Special Sections

After hearing more and more about the growing interest in Eastern medicine, we figured it had something to do with Taoism, pet crystals and random hippie crap. I’ll take my Lipitor deep-fried. Next stop, the surgeon’s table, for a supple new chimp heart! Nothing can stop me! Then the economy tanked, our insurer went bankrupt
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HAPPY CAMPERS

Written by admin on February 5, 2009. Posted in Special Sections

More than 350 families came to investigate summer camp options first hand at the New York Family Camp Fair Series, held Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 24 and
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ANOTHER YEAR OF BEAGLE-MANIA?

Written by admin on February 5, 2009. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

“Darwin!” shouted his owner, Alicia Bralove, as for the fifth time in five minutes her beagle made an amorous advance on my leg. For a champion show dog, Darwin seemed to pay little attention to his name. “He’s disciplined by his trainer,” Bralove apologized, “but when I see him I just melt.” Almost one year
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TRANSIENT ATTACK DESERVES SERIOUS ATTENTION

Written by admin on January 28, 2009. Posted in Seniors

Q. How serious is a TIA? I heard that they’re really nothing to worry about. A. TIA stands for “transient ischemic attack.” A TIA is an interruption in the flow of blood to a part of your brain. Its symptoms are the same as those of a stroke. A TIA lasts anywhere from minutes to
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HELP WITH THAT VET BILL

Written by admin on December 23, 2008. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

Besides insuring your apartment, your car, your jewelry and yourself, you can insure your pets. There are a lot of companies that offer pet insurance; even the ASPCA has a plan. But while many people would never willingly forego their own health insurance, is it a good idea for a pet? Not everyone agrees. “I
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MANAGING LIFE WITH PARKINSON’S

Written by admin on December 23, 2008. Posted in Seniors, Special Sections

Q. Is it true that farmers are more likely to get Parkinson’s disease? A: Although genetics is very important in Parkinson’s disease, many researchers believe that environmental exposures also increase a person’s risk of developing the disease. There are studies that show that farmers and other agricultural workers have an increased risk of getting Parkinson’s.
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NO CHRISTMAS COOKIES?

Written by admin on December 18, 2008. Posted in Special Sections

It was just before last Christmas that Heather Steinbrink found out that she and her 4-year-old daughter Audrey had to cross Christmas cookies, crackers and gravy-soaked mashed potatoes off their list of holiday indulgences. After Steinbrink’s mother was diagnosed with Celiac disease—a form of gluten intolerance remedied with a gluten-free diet—she and her daughter also
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THE F BOMB

Written by admin on December 18, 2008. Posted in Special Sections

For more than 10 years, New York nutritionist Tanya Zuckerbrot has helped hundreds of patients in her private practice to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle through her fiber-based diet. After years of success, Zuckerbrot—a Great Neck, N.Y., native who now calls the Upper East Side home—wanted her program to have a broader impact.
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