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Understanding Lung Health

WebTo keep the lungs in good health, we recommend several healthy habits, such as not smoking or vaping. That includes being mindful of secondhand smoke, which can …

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Understanding Kidney Health

WebDarshana M. Dadhania, M.D., M.S., is a nephrologist and attending physician at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she is also medical director of the …

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Women and Heart Health: 8 Essential Facts

WebHeart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. “One in five women will die of it, and cardiovascular disease claims more women’s lives than all …

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The Essential Women’s Health Checklist

WebWomen ages 21–29 should be screened for cervical cancer every three years. For women ages 21–25, the benefit of a Pap test is much less because the risk of cervical cancer is …

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How To Improve Your Prostate Health

Web5. Exercise regularly. Exercise has a preventive effect on many conditions that affect prostate health. Even 30 minutes of moderate activity each day, like a brisk walk or jog, …

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7 Heart-Healthy Tips

Web7 Simple Tips for Heart Health. 1 Min Read • Heart Health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and …

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NewYork-Presbyterian How Precision Medicine Works

WebOne study advancing precision medicine is the NCI-MATCH trial led by the National Cancer Institute. This clinical trial analyzes a patient’s tumors to determine if they contain gene …

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The Heart Healthy Tips Doctors Follow

WebStay Hydrated With Water. Drink water, the best drink for a healthy heart. Staying hydrated helps the heart pump blood through the vessels. I start the day with a tall glass of water …

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NewYork-Presbyterian How NYP is Taking Aim at Obesity

WebFor those ages 2 to 19, obesity is diagnosed when body mass index, or BMI, a formula that calculates the ratio of weight to height, is at or above the 95th percentile for their age. …

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OB-GYN Chiefs: Why I Care for Women

WebWhy I care for women: The most rewarding aspect for me is the ability to create a lifelong connection with my patients. From teenage years through adulthood, I help them plan a …

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Is Consuming Coconut Oil Healthy For You And Your Heart

WebProbably not. It’s very high in saturated fat. Butter is 64 percent saturated fat, whereas coconut oil is about 90 percent saturated fat. The reason why people think it might be …

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The truth about weight loss, pregnancy, and other medical myths

WebMYTH 3: A Woman Cannot Get Pregnant During Her Period. In a typical 28-day cycle, a woman ovulates on day 14 (on average), a process that lasts about 12 to 48 hours. But …

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How Qigong and Tai Chi Benefit the Body and Mind

WebDr. Loy: Tai chi and qigong are both centuries-old mind-body practices aimed at optimizing energy within the body, mind, and spirit. There are many variations of qigong, and tai chi …

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Heart Disease and African Americans: What to Know

WebHeart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.And for African Americans, the statistics are even more serious. According to the U.S. Department of Health and …

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NewYork-Presbyterian Launches Dalio Center for Health Justice

WebThe Dalio Center for Health Justice is the result of a $50 million grant from Dalio Philanthropies, whose founder, Ray Dalio, is a NewYork-Presbyterian Trustee and an …

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What to Know About Knee Replacement Surgery

WebThese are all things a person needs to be able to do to stay safe at home, and it shows the implant is strong and stable enough to hold their body weight. The first couple of weeks …

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Amazing Things: Howard DeSavino

WebA former firefighter's cardiologist has seen him through more than three decades of advances in care, including the groundbreaking TAVR procedure, that have saved and …

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What are the Benefits of Ashwagandha

WebThere’s research that shows that ashwagandha can help reset your circadian rhythm, getting you into a good sleep pattern, and slowly, over the course of weeks to months, …

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NewYork-Presbyterian to Create New Ambulatory Care Facility in …

WebNewYork-Presbyterian recently announced that it will establish a state-of-the-art, multi-specialty ambulatory care facility in White Plains, New York, bringing an even broader …

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Dr. Manish Parikh Appointed Chief of Cardiology

WebDr. Manish A. Parikh, an internationally renowned clinical interventional cardiologist and educator, has been named chief of cardiology at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn …

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Helping Patients See the World in a New Light

WebThe Art of Seeing photography program inspires and encourages those coping with mental illness. 8 Min Read • Mental Health. On a recent trip to the Whitney Museum of …

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