CBD is in just about everything these days – drinks, lotions, beauty aids and even products – and while its often touted as a natural cure for a variety of conditions, the Food Drug Administration (FDA) updated its website tonight with a strong warning to consumers: The federal agency warns that Cannabidiol, or CBD – a […]
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What Would Make Today Great?
Think about it for a moment. What would make today great? Would it be re-connecting with an old friend? Starting or finishing a particular task? Carving out some time for yourself? Exercising? What would make this day even better than yesterday? This simple exercise, done each morning helps set your intention for the day. It […]
Top 10 Things I Learned From This Year’s New York City Marathon
On November 3rd, I ran my 4th NYC Marathon and no matter how many marathons you race, you always learn something new. Here are some my key takeaways from this year’s race: The New York Road Runners pre-race dinner at Tavern on the Green is well worth it. It’s buffet style, but the food is […]
Feds Re-Launch National Addiction Treatment Locator Website
There’s been a lull in national discussions about America’s opioid crisis, but last week, the federal government – in a largely unnoticed move – relaunched FindTreatment.gov – a national substance used disorder treatment database. The online treatment locator is boldly marked as “An official website of the United States government” to reassure visitors who have […]
Election Day: It’s Your Turn!
To all those candidates for public office…thank you! Putting yourself out there came with risks and personal/professional sacrifices, including time away from your family, friends and other matters as you worked tirelessly towards a singular goal. Win or lose, look back over the past few months with the confidence that you ran a fair, respectful, […]
As Illnesses & Deaths Surge, Health Officials Say “Stop Vaping”
As of last night, more than 450 cases of lung illnesses and five deaths tied to vaping have been reported to federal and state officials. The numbers continue to grow nationally and two teens on Long Island were hospitalized this week for vaping-related illnesses. One of those teens reportedly had to be placed in a […]
Those First Day of School Pictures
Over the next few days, parents will take to Facebook, Instagram and other social media outlets to post cute pictures of their kids as they experience their first day back to school. While there are mixed opinions about whether or not posting personal pictures online is a great idea, more and more parents have gotten […]
Why Fireworks on July 4th Aren’t for Everyone
There are lots of reasons to leave fireworks displays to the professionals. Beyond the risk of personal injury and fire, many veterans and their families have come to dread July 4th. As our nation celebrates its independence, many of our nation’s veterans will become prisoners in their own homes as they seek refuge from sounds, sights […]