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No time to pack lunch?   Be careful when selecting your lunch from a fast-food restaurant.   Many have been under fire for health violations and E. coli outbreaks. For instance, the recent E. coli outbreak at Chipotle has now spread to New York.   While there is no sure way to avoid contaminated food […]

Posted on November 23 2015

Curious about the microscopic world living inside our bodies? A new exhibition has opened at the American Museum of Natural History called “The Secret World Inside You.” Learn all about the world of bacteria residing in our bodies at this interesting exhibition. Bacteria is both friend and foe to our health. How much do you […]

Posted on November 17 2015

Are you at risk of diabetes? Approximately 30 million Americans have diabetes, and 95% have type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes affects the body’s ability to produce insulin or to use it well; as a result, glucose is not used as energy and remains in the blood. This can cause serious health complications and requires […]

Posted on November 16 2015

Are you hooked on sugar?   People develop dependencies on sweet treats for three major reasons: 1. Habitual cravings 2. Emotional cravings 3. Physical cravings.   Physical cravings are often the hardest of the three to battle unless we remove sugar from our diets.   Sugar is often added to unexpected foods and pantry staples: […]

Posted on November 9 2015

Halloween is a much-anticipated holiday for children and adults. As we all know, candy is consumed in copious amounts by kids and parents alike. Unfortunately, Halloween candy can be dangerous for children with severe nut and milk allergies. Luckily, the Teal Pumpkin Project makes sure they’re included in the Halloween fun. The teal pumpkin is […]

Posted on October 30 2015

Stressed? The time to work on that is now! Don’t wait until stress takes its toll on your body. Take the weekend to relax, meditate or do what makes you happy. Having a plan to deal with stress is necessary to keep your body and mind healthy. At Medical Offices of Manhattan, we believe in […]

Posted on October 23 2015