Chronic Heartburn Poses Danger
Treating GERD now lessens long-term threats to health
By Fred Cicetti
Q: I’m getting heartburn a lot since I turned 60. Is more heartburn something that comes with more years?
A: More than 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month and more than 15 million Americans experience heartburn daily. Heartburn is more common among the elderly. Read more
Have A Child With A Special Need?
Public Services And Schooling For NYC Children With Special Needs
“The more information you have to help your child, the better your child can be served,” says Vanessa Markowitz, a lawyer and advocate for families with children with special needs. So for city parents who think that their child may have some kind of problem—be it developmental, physical or emotional—the most important thing is to take your child to a developmental pediatrician or clinical psychologist for an evaluation. Once your child is evaluated, and any delays or issues are identified, you will be much better prepared to determine how best to help. Read more
Ask the Vet: Sore Sockets: Hip Dysplasia
Treating a common canine dilemma
Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) is a significant health problem among all dogs. It has been estimated by many veterinarian organizations that up to 30 percent of the canine population are afflicted with this painful hip-socket condition. As a result of the widespread nature of this problem, a non-surgical alternative solution is now available. Read more
Building Service Workers Nominations 2010
Do you know a fabulous doorman, porter or “handy-man” where you live? Is there an office cleaner, security officer or maintenance worker who helps make life a little easier at work?
Manhattan Media and 32BJ SEIU, the property service workers union—are pleased to present the third annual Building Service Workers of the Year Awards, honoring those workers who keep the city’s commercial, residential and other buildings running smoothly. This fall in a special section in our community newspapers, we will honor building service workers who go above and beyond to make
tenants’, residents’ and New Yorkers’ lives better.
These workers will be feted at an awards ceremony in October.
Building service workers in New York City residential and commercial buildings, public schools and other facilities, are eligible for these awards.
Categories include:
Residential Doorman/Woman East Side
Residential Doorman/Woman West Side
Residential Doorman/Woman Lower Manhattan
Brooklyn Residential Building Worker – Superintendent, doorperson or porter
Bronx Residential Building Worker – Superintendent, doorperson or porter
Queens Residential Building Worker – Superintendent, doorperson or porter
Manhattan Superintendent or Porter
Midtown Office Cleaner
Lower Manhattan Office Cleaner
Outer-Borough Office Cleaner
Theater/Event Cleaner
Security Officer – Commercial Office Building
Security Officer – University
Security Officer – Public or City Building
Public School Cleaner
Window Cleaner
Stadium Cleaner
Event Cleaner
Longevity Award (Commercial OR Residential)
Green Award
Life Saver Award
DEADLINE: Nominations are due Thursday, September 30, 2010
All fields are required. Your form will not work unless they are complete. Thanks.
Blood Matters
Donating blood to yourself in advance for surgery
By Fred Cicetti
Q: I’m a geezer planning to have surgery in a few months. I was wondering if I can donate blood to myself in advance?
A: Yes you can. This is called “autologous” blood donation. It’s done in the weeks before non-emergency surgery. The blood is stored until the operation. Autologous donation is most often employed in surgery on bones, blood vessels, the urinary tract and the heart, when the likelihood of transfusion is high. Read more
Pets Don’t Sweat
Summer heat can be dangerous for dogs
By Robin Brennen
The dog days of summer can be hazardous to your dog. Be a cool owner and help your canine companion beat the heat this summer.
Humans have hundreds of sweat glands which help us cool by releasing moisture that evaporates on the skin’s surface. Read more
Pet of the Month: July 2010
Domino the rabbit has a unique ability to make people smile. He is a certified therapy rabbit, which is rare in a field dominated by dogs. Therapy pets visit hospitals, nursing homes and schools to provide affection to people in need. Read more
The Testosterone Test
Scientists continue to search for an effective male contraceptive drug
By Will Alden
The latest development in the search for a male birth control pill isn’t a pill at all—it’s an injection.
Last year, a study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism revealed that Beijing researchers have successfully tested a testosterone-based injection, intended to be used monthly by men to induce temporary sterility. Read more
Baby Fat
Prospective parents should worry about their own weight when deciding to get pregnant
Many women worry about how to take the weight off after a pregnancy, but according to many doctors, taking the weight off before a pregnancy might increase fertility, promote healthier pregnancies and healthier babies. Men could also increase their fertility by losing weight. Read more
Stick It To Me
More women and men use acupuncture to treat reproductive issues
It’s a story all too familiar to young couples today: Two people who have lived a relatively healthy lifestyle decide to have a baby, but after months of trying, they’re still unable to conceive. Whatever the reason, more than 3 million couples suffer from infertility, according to the American Pregnancy Association. These couples often undergo assistive reproduction techniques like in vitro fertilization (IVF), but more and more are turning to holistic alternatives or, more specifically, to acupuncture. Read more
