hidden New Bill Could Bolster Health While Curbing Sugary Drink Consumption in Washington, D.C.

New Bill Could Bolster Health While Curbing Sugary Drink Consumption in Washington, D.C.

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Article Submitted by: Terra Hall, Voices for Healthy Kids Type 2 diabetes. High blood pressure. Tooth decay.. While most physicians are accustomed to treating these chronic illnesses, Yolandra Hancock, MD, was surprised when she began diagnosing these conditions in the patients who came to her practice. “Imagine a bathtub filled with sugary drinks like sweet
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Garnet Health Director Chairs 2021 Tri-County Heart Walk

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Christopher Costello has been part of the Tri-County Heart Walk for 10 years. He walks for a combination of personal and professional reasons, and this year, has stepped up to chair the May 1 event. “My wife was nine when her father died of a heart attack,” Costello said. “He was 36 years old. My
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Move More with the Southern Tier Heart Challenge

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The Southern Tier Heart Challenge is on! Now in its 32nd year, this iconic community event is going digital and adding new experiences this year. The Southern Tier Heart Challenge, a digital, expanded evolution of the Heart Walk, is a fun and meaningful way to celebrate heart and stroke survivors, raise lifesaving funds and encourage
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2021 Men Go Red for Women Campaign raises $40,000

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For six weeks, they wore red every day. They shared educational messages, and raised money to change the statistic that heart disease is a woman’s No. 1 health threat. The Men Go Red for Women campaign in New York’s Capital Region concluded on Friday, March 19, and the six participants raised a total of $40,109.56.