Category Archives: Health

New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Audrey Goldfarb

Aileen Marshall New Year’s Eve is coming up. Along with the fun of going to parties and drinking champagne, many observe the tradition of making resolutions. Why do we feel we need to vow to improve our lives at the … Continue reading →

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On Running and Resilience

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Pooja Viswanathan

Anna Amelianchik The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many changes to the lives of New Yorkers, including limited opportunities for exercise. While gyms, fitness studios, and yoga centers were shuttered, many New Yorkers turned to outdoor running in an attempt to … Continue reading →

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Surviving a Pandemic, Six Months Out

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Pooja Viswanathan

Audrey Goldfarb “How are you?” is more of a formality than a genuine question. Any response other than a variation of “Good! How’re you?” is unexpected. I personally find maintaining a façade of blue skies to be emotionally draining, so … Continue reading →

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What It’s Like to Get a COVID-19 Antibody Test in NYC

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Pooja Viswanathan

Anna Amelianchik Antibody testing for COVID-19 is now widely available in New York City. Unlike the polymerase chain reaction test used to detect coronavirus from the infamous nasal and throat swab, the antibody test does not determine whether you currently … Continue reading →

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Lace Up for Immune Health

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Pooja Viswanathan

Anna Amelianchik Exercise is critically important for physical and mental health because it helps stave off diseases related to obesity and reduces the symptoms of anxiety and depression. However, there is reason to believe that exercise might also protect against … Continue reading →

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Ebola

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Nicolas Renier

By Aileen Marshall Are you like me and you’ve heard about the Ebola virus in the news, but didn’t really pay attention? Do you wonder if there’s anything to worry about? In doing the research, it seems there is little … Continue reading →

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