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Does the warmer weather having you itching to fire up the grill and take mealtime outside? We say, let outdoor dining begin! To kick off the start of grilling season, Sam’s Club is inviting Members and non-Members alike to visit their local Sam’s Club from April 27 to 29 for a special, freeSpring Taste of [...]

What Do the Numbers Mean to You?  Understanding Cancer Statistics and Risks Cancer statistics can be confusing.  This lecture will include highlights from the American Cancer Society’s Facts and Figures report and help you put your own cancer risk into perspective. Presenters: Alvaro Carrascal, MD, MPH – Senior VP, Cancer Control, American Cancer Society Richard [...]

If you are ever in Manhattan, I suggest going to The Soft Serve Fruit Company.  There are two stores in NYC, one is on the Upper East Side and the other is at Union Square West.  I’ve provided the addresses  and telephone numbers below. If you can’t make it to the store, they deliver in [...]

February 23, 2012 Thursday The Heart of the Matter 7 PM George T. Douris Tower, Second floor 27-40 Hoyt Avenue South Astoria, Queens, New York 11102 Speaker:  Dr. William Schwartz February is National Heart Month.  Despite ongoing advances in cardiac care, cardiovascular diseases (including stroke) remain the #1 killer in the United States.  Come learn [...]

How healthy is YOUR heart? February is American Heart Month, a time to remember that heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the U.S., but in many cases is preventable. Changes to your diet, exercise, stress, even your job and where you live can drastically reduce your risk of heart [...]

First of all, I have to apologize for my readers for being MIA for a few months.  With the holidays and juggling work with my free time, proved to be very challenging to me.  I have caught up and have established a schedule and here I am blogging again at Today’s Mama. Thanks for your [...]

Well, being busy got the best of me. I kept thinking I had to post the October Health events and now it’s the end of the month and I still didn’t post it.  And October is an important month in the health arena:  breast cancer awareness.  I am kicking myself for not being able to [...]

Quick Risotto with Smoked Gouda, Golden Raisins and Cherries Makes 4 servings Prep Time:  5 minutes Cook Time:  30 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup finely diced onion 1 cup Arborio or medium grain rice 1/4 cup dry wine 1-3/4 cup reduced chicken broth soup 1/4 cup Sun-Maid Golden Raisins 1/4 cup Sun-Maid [...]

  Hope everyone had a great summer. It’s back to school time for the kids but for us adults its time to think about our health and well-being.  Below are some health prevention events in Long Island City and Astoria, Queens, New York. An Ounce of Prevention September 14 – Wednesday 11 AM Location:  Raices [...]

    Kid’s Storyelling Escape the hear into a land of literacy and learning.  Experience the wonder of live storytelling.  Each child get a free book! Registration is needed.  To register call 718-267-4333 August 10 11 AM Family Health Associates 31-60 21st Street Astoria, Queens New York Caregiver Support:  Time Out for You! Learn techniques [...]