Flu is typically a mild illness for many people, but for older adults, especially those who chronic health conditions, the flu can be very serious. Covid-19, another virus closely related to the flu, also hits harder to older adults and those with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. So it's important for everybody, especially … [Read more...] about What Seniors Need to Know About the Flu Vaccine
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Where to Get Free Flu Shots in New York City
Have you gotten your flu shot yet? You should. I just got mine for the 2020/2021 flu season. A flu shot won't protect you from Covid-19, but it will protect you from the flu so you don't suffer a double-whammy. Symptoms are similar for the flu and for the Coronavirus. Both are viral infections. Similar symptoms include runny nose, headache, cough and fever. And yes, … [Read more...] about Where to Get Free Flu Shots in New York City
Heat Wave: Tips for Staying Safe & Healthy
Reminder that the NYC area heat wave can be dangerous to your health - especially children, seniors, those with underlying health issues, even pets. These tips on staying safe, how to recognize heat-related illness, the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and more - are from the CDC. Stay Hydrated Drink Plenty of Fluids: Drink more fluids, … [Read more...] about Heat Wave: Tips for Staying Safe & Healthy
FREE Virtual Health & Wellness Programs with Elmhurst Hospital Doctors
We're all under stress these days, not eating or sleeping well, including the kids. That's why you should listen in on this series of FREE health and wellness discussions with nutrition experts, heart doctors, pediatricians, child psychiatrists and more, from the NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst. The program is in partnership with the Queens Public Library. The … [Read more...] about FREE Virtual Health & Wellness Programs with Elmhurst Hospital Doctors
Broadway’s Best for Breast Cancer: Health & Wellness Online
Every Monday in June, join Broadway stars including breast cancer survivors, in FREE online programs about how music and movement inspires them and helps health and wellness, especially in these trying days, the resilience of the human spirit under pressure, including during cancer treatment and recovery. Broadway’s Best for Breast Cancer! is co-hosted by Hamilton star … [Read more...] about Broadway’s Best for Breast Cancer: Health & Wellness Online
Stay at Home Virtual Events May 11-17
Once again this week, we stay-at-homes have many choices for FREE virtual Broadway shows, opera, concerts, panel discussions, celebrities reading children's books and a celebrity-filled fund-raiser to benefit NY's hero front-line workers. Grab your favorite beverage and snack and settle in for these virtual events on the calendar this week Even though these virtual events … [Read more...] about Stay at Home Virtual Events May 11-17
Stay at Home Virtual Events May 4-10
This first week of May we stay-at-homes have so many choices for FREE virtual Broadway shows, opera, concerts, panel discussions, and celebrities reading children's books. Put these virtual events on your calendar for this week. There's so much to do virtually you may not miss going out, so grab your favorite beverage and your favorite snack, and settle in. Even … [Read more...] about Stay at Home Virtual Events May 4-10
Stay at Home Virtual Events April 27 to May 3
We stay-at-homes have so many choices this week for FREE virtual concerts, film screenings, musical and dance performances, panel discussions and study groups.Here is your virtual events calendar for the week, Monday to Sunday, April 27 to May 3.Grab your favorite beverage and your favorite snack, and settle in really for these virtual events.Even though these virtual events … [Read more...] about Stay at Home Virtual Events April 27 to May 3
Protecting Yourself: Things to Do Now
Instead of scouring stores for toilet paper and anti-bacterial wipes, pasta and bread, here are five things you should be doing now and shopping for now, just in case stores close, you are quarantined or NYC is locked down. These tips apply whether you are in NYC or anywhere else affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, which means everywhere. Follow our new … [Read more...] about Protecting Yourself: Things to Do Now
Staying Safe: Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer
Hand sanitizer is a great tool to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus, which is why in NYC and elsewhere around the country, stocks of hand sanitizer are selling out. Here's how to make your own hand sanitizer with just three simple ingredients you probably already have in the bathroom, or still can find in the supermarket or health products store. The CDC … [Read more...] about Staying Safe: Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer
