Mount Sinai Queens (MSQ) is putting a time capsule into its newly built wing and is open to suggestions from the community for what to put in it. The final selection will be voted on by a committee. The capsule will be placed into the cornerstone of the new building on 30th Avenue and Crescent Street. According to the MSQ […]
Steinway Family Dental Center To Hold Free Dental Day
Steinway Family Dental Center (SFDC) announced their participation in National Children’s Dental Health Month by hosting a Semi-Annual Free Dental Day on Friday, February 5, from 10 am to 3 pm. This event provides a free day of preventative dental care for new adult and child patients within the community. SFDC Free Dental Day was created to provide aid to […]
9 Tips for Aging Well
Although you can’t stop time, the right type and amount of physical activity can help stave off many age-related health problems. More than half (59 percent) of Americans expect to still be living at home independently at the age of 80, according to a recent survey by the American Physical Therapy Association. However, the same study showed that at least […]
Swap Out Sugar for Better Health
You probably realize that eating too many sugary foods and gaining weight go hand in hand. What you may not know is that aside from loading up on calories that help pack on the pounds, consuming too much sugar can also harm your health in other ways. Consuming more than nine teaspoons of sugar a day for men and six […]
Power into a New Year With Protein
If the idea of diving into a new year has you feeling more exhausted than invigorated, it may be time to introduce some new strategies to help keep busy days from feeling overwhelming. Proper exercise, balanced nutrition and quality rest can make it easier to adapt when life demands you give a little bit more. Everyone’s life demands are different. […]
Tut’s Hub
The new “Tut’s Hub” is fit for a king. Tut’s Hub is the newest addition to the international dining scene on Steinway Street, at the heart of Astoria. You can’t miss the impressive, larger-than-life statues of Pharaohs from the street in this spacious, 3-floor restaurant. The concept at Tut’s Hub is ‘sit-down fast food’ served hot and fresh from the […]
3 Steps to Kick Off a Year of Good Health
A fresh beginning with a new year is the perfect time for a health assessment to ensure you are ready to take on a full and active year ahead. Even if you’re feeling great, it’s a smart practice to take time to identify potential problems before they become more serious health concerns. Early detection of ailments, such as cardiovascular disease, […]
Ask Dr. Universe
Is there any way to tell what color of eggs a chicken will lay? –Isabella, 8, Pullman, WA Dear Isabella, If you want to find out what color eggs a chicken will lay, you might just want to take a look at its earlobes. You read that right. Chickens have earlobes. At first, I wasn’t even sure where I might […]
Make Living a Healthy Lifestyle a Priority
Living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be a daunting task. There are many products available to help make the process easier. There is no time like the present to make your body a priority and it’s no secret that good health can have an undeniably positive impact on quality of life. Whether you are looking for the perfect workout […]
Stavisky Celebrates Passage Of Korean American Day
The Senate unanimously passed state Senator Toby Ann Stavisky’s resolution on January 11 that would proclaim January 13 as Korean American Day in the State of New York. The date was chosen to commemorate the first Korean immigrants arriving in Hawaii in 1908. The bipartisan legislative resolution was co-sponsored by every senator, demonstrating a commitment to acknowledging and honoring the […]