Monthly Health Blog January 2020 With the New Year and the new decade upon us-that means that for many of us- it's time to think about making resolutions. Setting goals that will help us feel better physically and mentally is big this time of year- but these goals can be hard to keep. According to U.S. News & World Report, the failure rate for New Year's resolutions is said to be about 80 … [Read more...] about Healthy New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
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Some Words of Advice Before You Shovel
It’s hard to believe it but winter is upon us! And with it comes not only all the anticipation and excitement of the Holidays- but also all the dread and trepidation of the cold and wintery mix that will be heading our way soon! Since our parents always preached to us that a little forethought was the best way of avoiding being caught un-prepared – I decided to pass along a few simple tips that … [Read more...] about Some Words of Advice Before You Shovel
Your Child’s Backpack Shouldn’t be a “Pain in the Neck!”
Your Child’s Backpack Shouldn’t be a “Pain in the Neck!” By Dr. Michael Cocilovo – Founder New City Chiropractic Center A recent change to a policy at Felix Festa Middle School, profiled in a FIOS1 News report, prompted several patients to come in and ask about backpack safety. The policy, which is also in place at Nanuet and Pearl River schools, says that students cannot carry a backpack to … [Read more...] about Your Child’s Backpack Shouldn’t be a “Pain in the Neck!”
7 Steps to a Healthy Summer Barbecue
This time of year is synonymous with barbecuing for most of us, but unfortunately it’s often a time when all that’s on our menus are some fat-laden hot dogs and greasy hamburgers. However, barbecuing doesn’t have to equal unhealthy food! So here are seven tips to help you enjoy the BBQ season while still eating healthy. 1. Go for lean or extra lean meats- Try looking for healthier meat options … [Read more...] about 7 Steps to a Healthy Summer Barbecue
Great Tips to Beat the Winter Blues
by Dr. Mike Cocilovo For most of us here in the Northeast, we are right in the middle of winter when we start to ask the question, “Is It Over Yet??” For many of us, these cold, dark days can cause a type of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This can really cause a lot of problems for many folks. There are, however, some proven simple steps you can take to help … [Read more...] about Great Tips to Beat the Winter Blues