By Christian Manasci One does not necessarily associate beer with health and fitness. In fact, it often conjures up images of fat, lazy people with beer bellies. Yet beer is actually one of the healthiest alcoholic drinks out there. While many believe that wine epitomizes the healthy alcoholic drink, recent studies have shown that beer contains...Continue reading
As spring reveals its vibrant blooms, reflecting these bright colors on our plates is a powerful step towards improved health. The compound that pigments fruits and vegetables are called flavonoids. While these are essential to plants for pollination and protection against diseases, these same chemicals have been found to have many health benefits. In particular,...Continue reading
One of the greatest debates in athletic history has to be the whether or not stretching is beneficial. I remember when I was in school the latestand greatest technique was bouncing into the stretch, it was part of – not before the warm up and feeling the burn was a good thing. The more the...Continue reading
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a warning about a possible connection between statin drugs and reversible cognitive impairment, such as dementia (including Alzheimer’s), memory, attention, and mental processing speed. If you heard about those FDA warnings—and a lot of people did—you may have been tempted to stop taking the drugs. Don’t.Continue reading
With work, school and activity schedules, cooking and eating together as a family can be a challenge. To get the whole family into the kitchen on a Monday night, make it a Kids Cook Monday! When you make time for healthy, home cooked meals, it sets a good example and provides valuable cooking and kitchen...Continue reading
Lenox Hill Hospital has recently opened its new state-of-the-art Prostate Cancer Center in Manhattan under my leadership. The center will specialize in the treatment of prostate cancer, both pre- and post-surgery. Lenox Hill Hospital and Prostate Cancer Center focus on patient centered care, where the patient and family are included in all medical decisions. The...Continue reading
Some individuals possess what are called concurrent disorders. Individuals with concurrent disorders possess both a mental health illness as well as an addiction. Some individuals who are depressed drink to mask their depression. Conversely, many alcoholics become clinically depressed over time because alcohol is a depressant and it changes their brain chemistry to produce chronic...Continue reading
If you’re a man who cares about his health, you already know about the importance of eating your veggies, skipping the booze, cigarettes, and fake foods, daily exercise, plenty of zzzzz’s, and regular check-ups. But as a physician fascinated by why some health enthusiasts still get sick, I dug deep into the medical literature to...Continue reading