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Understanding Kidney Health

WebThe best way to keep your kidneys in good health is to eat healthy and stay well hydrated. Dehydration can stress your kidneys. You also want to make sure that you avoid …

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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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What Does Too Much Screen Time Do to Kids' Brains

WebA landmark National Institutes of Health (NIH) study that began in 2018, for example, found that children who spent more than two hours a day on screen-time activities scored lower …

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2024 New Year's Resolutions: 5 Tips for a Healthier Year

WebWith health always a priority heading into a new year, leading experts from NewYork-Presbyterian shared with Health Matters their tips to help create healthy habits in 2024. …

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Should You Take Vitamins or Supplements

WebAn integrative health specialist shares who may benefit from dietary supplements, and how to know which are the most effective kinds. It’s easy to think you could benefit from …

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How Does Therapy Work

WebBut as awareness of the importance of mental health has grown, therapy has become more normalized — and accepted as a way of maintaining a person’s health and well-being. …

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Supplements and Multivitamins: Are They Necessary

WebHealth Matters is a production of NewYork-Presbyterian. For more stories of science, care, and wellness, visit healthmatters.nyp.org. The views shared on this podcast solely …

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Health Disparities and Hope: How the Dalio Center for …

WebHealth Disparities and Hope: How the Dalio Center for Health Justice Will Make ‘Real Progress’ NewYork-Presbyterian President and CEO Dr. Steven J. Corwin and Dr. Julia …

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What are the Benefits of Ashwagandha

WebAshwagandha is a well-studied plant that is primarily classified as an adaptogen, a subset of herbs that improve the body’s ability to cope with stress,” says Dr. Zachary Mulvihill, a …

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The Surprising Health Benefits of Donating Blood

WebThe benefits of donating blood include helping people injured in accidents, undergoing cancer treatment, and battling blood diseases, among other reasons. Unfortunately, in …

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The Essential Women’s Health Checklist

WebWhen it comes to maintaining their health, women face more complexities than men.Not only do women have to account for factors like childbirth and menopause, but many …

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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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Can Going Outside Benefit My Mental Health

WebResearch has shown that the outdoors can improve a person’s mental and physical health. In honor of Earth Day, Faith is joined this week by Dr. Erin Engle, a psychologist from …

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How to Stay Healthy While Traveling

Web5. Hydrate throughout your vacation. It’s easy to lose track of how much water you’re actually drinking when sightseeing or enjoying poolside cocktails. Keep a water bottle …

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How to Practice Self-Care

WebWhen we talk about day-to-day maintenance, self-care is usually things that make us feel better and more like ourselves. For example, for those who are spiritual, that could be …

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OB-GYN Chiefs: Why I Care for Women

WebDr. Anna Burgansky, chief of the Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology at NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital and assistant professor of obstetrics and …

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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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Eating Well for a Longer Life With Dr. Michelle Loy

WebHealth Matters is your weekly dose of health and wellness information, from the leading experts at NewYork-Presbyterian. This week our host, Faith Salie, talks to Dr. Michelle …

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Coronavirus Prevention: How to Protect Yourself from COVID-19

WebScientists are still learning about COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, but according to the CDC, this highly contagious virus appears to be most commonly spread …

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5 Medical Myths Debunked

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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