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Refreshing Summer Recipes
Summer days call for salads and ice pops, and summer nights call for light and tasty drinks with a touch of fancy! Here are four great minimal effort summer recipes to keep you hydrated and satisfy your thirst.
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Men's Health Month
June is Men’s Health Month, an observance created to discuss and educate those on the most common yet often treated and preventable male conditions. At NYCBS, we know that men have different risk factors and health needs, and knowing what those are can help spot something early on when it’s most treatable when it comes to cancer, that starts with understanding the forms that may be most common and the testing and signs to help you spot them in the early stages.
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5 Common Skin Cancer Myths and The Facts
The importance of proper skin protection is widely known yet not often followed. Though many remember to wear sunscreen, limit sun exposure, and know the frequent risk sunburns may cause, there are still some uncertainties and assumptions regarding skin cancer. However, knowing what puts you at risk and how you can protect yourself from an unnecessary disease is essential this summer.
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Why Are Referrals to Palliative Care Delayed?
With a newly implemented outpatient palliative care program in my current oncology practice, patients are often hesitant to see me due to fear, misconceptions, and stigma. One of the most common comments I receive from families is “my loved one isn’t ready for palliative care, they are not dying.”
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Fab Fit Father's Day
It can be easy to pile on the pounds post fatherhood, but surrounding your organs with dangerous visceral fat comes with health risks.
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Conquering Cancer Three Times
MaryAnn Sorge was 59-years-old when she had her first encounter with cancer. Since then, the 74-year-old has conquered cancer three times with the care and support of New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) by her side.
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Olive Oil~ A Key Component of the Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean dietary eating pattern centers around whole plant-based foods and emphasizes other important aspects of a healthy lifestyle including, being social, acting mindfully and engaging in physical activity.
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June is Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month!
Eating fruits and non-starchy vegetables are strongly linked to reduced risks of cancers of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, and esophagus. Additionally, fruits are strongly linked to a lowered risk of developing lung cancer. Statistics show that only 24% of Americans eat the recommended amounts of fruit, and even fewer, a mere 13%, eat the recommended amounts of vegetables.
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The Perks of Eating Seasonal
In-season fruits and vegetables are fresher, healthier, and less costly. They are grown and harvested during optimal growing seasons (when the weather and soil cooperate) and therefore contain the highest amounts of nutrients and flavor.
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