If she was in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries, she would not dare eat that tomato which was given the feared nickname “poison apple.” In the modern era, not only is it revered as as a tasty and versatile food, the tomato has serious and newly discovered health benefits. ( Photo: Gustavo Fring/Pexels) Tomato Is Revered Today But it Was Once Feared as “Poison Apple” The pigment that turns tomatoes red may protect your heart and lower the risk of cancer. The round red fruit’s made a big... Healthy Manhattan 10 Aug 2026 | 07:18
Japanese silky tofu can serve as a way to capture calcium for consumers who for allergy reasons or simple taste preferences do not want to get the healthful benefits via standard cow’s milk. ( Photo: DryPot/Wikimedia Commons) Milk is a Calcium Champion but There are Many Alternatives Milk is mighty rich in calcium which builds and supports bones and teeth, muscles nerves, and hormones. But for people with... Healthy Manhattan 06 Jun 2026 | 10:45
It may looking relaxing and healthy now, but sitting in a chair for long stretches is not good for you especially among the senior citizen set, studies have shown. ( Photo: Andrea Piacquando/Wikimedia Commons) Sitting May Not be the “New Smoking,” But It’s Not Good for You In 2010, Mayo Clinic professor James Levine labeled sitting the new smoking, an overstatement with a kernel of truth. For... Healthy Manhattan 29 May 2026 | 07:53
Recent guidelines said you should undertake at least ten mintues of moderate exercise three times a week to gain long term health benefits. Now a noted sports medicine physician says even two minutes a day will deliver big long term health benefits. ( Photo: GoodRx) The New Perfect Workout: 2 Minutes a Day Can Help You Live Longer Done right, a two-minute workout can replace hours of running, jumping and aerobic exercises. That’s the makeover message... Healthy Manhattan 23 Apr 2026 | 11:43
Dr. Greg Carnevale offers guidance on how to support nutritional health and wellness, and notes it is not a one size fits all formula. ( Photo: United Healthcare) Tips for Families to Support Nutritional Health & Wellness Good nutrition is about more than maintaining a healthy weight; it promotes healthy aging and helps combat diseases such... Healthy Manhattan 03 Apr 2026 | 12:15
The flu season could last into May this year, the NYS Health Department warned recently. ( Photo: Benjamin Stratton/Wikimedia Commons) What to Take Now That the Flu Season is Growing Longer This year’s flu season was the worst in more than 25 years and it may continue to circulate well into May, the NYS Health... Home 30 Mar 2026 | 02:50
Sunrise over New York City. ( Photo: duzzani Ken Okaya/ Wikimedia Commons) Here Comes the Sun...And Things Are Looking Brighter Spring is coming and so is the sun. Or more precisely, a Daylight Savings Time extra hour of sunlight each day. To mark the... News 13 Mar 2026 | 02:18
This woman is engaged in a form of lunge, which is one of four routines that AARP says can be combined with three other exercise routines to reap the same benefits as running a mile. ( Photo: Julie Ann Silverman/Wikimedia Commons) How You Can Get the Benefits of Running without Running The benefits of running are obvious. No special equipment needed. An exercise that works anywhere at any convenient time.... News 20 Feb 2026 | 01:11
Chugalugging protein? Despite popular belief, studies say protein does not need to be consumed immediately after a workout. It can be beneficial if consumed any time in the next 24 hours. ( Photo: Nayana Thara K/Wikimedia Commons) Shaking Up the Protein Shake Routine Consuming protein foods or drinks at some point following a strenuous workout is a good idea, experts say, but a popular... Home 24 Nov 2025 | 03:29
Martha Stewart, now 84, has certainly had interesting life experiences to fuel her rise as the home entertaining doyenne. A new study says that older successes are a natural outcome, not a surprise. ( Photo: George Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons) The Age of Intelligence? It May Be Later Than You Think While there is little doubt when we hit our peak age in terms of physical strength and agility, a new groundbreaking study... News 23 Oct 2025 | 04:15
Procedures done on women are getting reimbursed to hospitals at a lower rate than similar procedures done on men, according to a new study. That’s raising alarms. ( Photo: Bill Branson/Wikimedia Commons) Price and Prejudice: Hospitals Getting Less for Procedures on Women than for Men Procedures that hospitals undertake on women are reimbursed at a lower rate than similar procedures involving men, a new... News 28 Jun 2025 | 07:07
Coffee in the morning can give you more than a jolt. A new study finds that morning coffee drinkers have a longer life expectancy than non coffee drinkers and derive added protection for everything from cardiovascular disease to kidney injuries. ( Photo: Beercha/Wikimedia Commons) Morning Magic: That First Cup of Joe Packs Surprising Health Benefits, New Report Finds Your morning coffee isn’t just an upper. Recent research says it helps protect your heart from cardiovascular disease, decreases... Home 09 May 2025 | 12:26
If not interested in the new GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, support groups abound for anyone trying to shed a few pounds before the start of beach season. ( Photo: Alex Rio/Wikimedia Commons) Where to Turn If You’re Trying to Shed Some Pounds Before Beach Season Arrives From time to time, everyone needs a friend. When you are trying to lose weight, the friend you need is one who can help you... Food & Drink 26 Apr 2025 | 03:31
Young Norman Mailer was not allowed by the publisher of his classic war novel The Naked and the Dead to use the F-word in the book. He substituted the word “fug” instead. ( Photo: Bernard Gotfryd/Wikimedia Commons) Explosive Language Can Help Keep You From Exploding, Experts Say Modern science says that peppering your speech with salty words is good for your body as well as your brain. For starters,... News 21 Apr 2025 | 12:34
Whether a long, slow run or a fast sprint, it is important to stretch before and after you exercise, experts say. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons) Fast Run, Slow Run, Five Day, Two Day: It All Depends on Your Goals The New York Road Runners Club has just waded through 200,000 applicants to choose the lucky tens of thousands of entrants... News 04 Apr 2025 | 12:19
