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The New York City Medical Reserve Corps is a trained group of 7,000+ volunteer health professionals ready to respond to health emergencies in NYC.

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"New Actions, Upcoming Trainings and Events"

The NYC MRC July newsletter has been sent. Go check it out: https://t.co/yTX473E9u8

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As 2019 comes to a close we want to take a moment and wish you happy, healthy and successful holiday season new year.

We are thankful for each and everyone of you for your service and time to MRC and making NYC a better place.

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NYC MRC members Josephine Vella, NP, Maureen Maroney, NP, and Estelle Young, MD provided blood pressure screening and education on Saturday, Oct. 26th at the Army Retiree Appreciation Day at Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn. Over 60 veterans were served.

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According to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) death due to suicide and homicide has drastically increased over the past couple of years among youth.
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Today is a World Spine Day!
It's important to make prevention a priority. Staying active and doing the right exercises to strengthen lower back can help prevent and manage lower back pain.

Here are 10 simple exercises:
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Although turmeric has list of health benefit's it may also contain high level of lead chromate which is used to give it's yellow color. It's a neurotoxin and highly toxic to humans.
Read more on this topic here: https://t.co/aAREyMfEOz

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Although turmeric has a list of health benefits recent studies have shown that it may have dangers levels of lead.
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Turmeric has a list of scientifically proven health benefits like it's potential to prevent heart disease, Alzheimer's disease and cancer. It also functions as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and it may improve symptoms of depression and arthritis.
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Smoking is a harmful habit that can lead to severe health complications and death. Although, it can be daunting to quit and it may seem it take's year's to notice the improvements in health. But, the timeline for improvements in health is faster than what most people believe.

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Vaccines are safe! It protects the health of your child and other children in their school. All students from 2M old to 18 Y/O must have the vaccinations listed in the photo attached. There no exemptions unless it's a medical one.
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Changes You CAN Make To Manage Your High Blood Pressure : reduce your salt intake, limit alcohol intake and quit smoking. If you would like to learn more on how much each of these can help and why click on the photo for more details.

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On Saturday, MRC members played preparedness games with kids at the Staten Island Children’s Museum as part of the National Preparedness Month Fair. Thank you to all MRC members for coming out on a weekend to participate in this event.

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On Saturday, MRC members played victims as part of the Jacobi Medical Center/Army/FDNY full scale Chemical Decontamination Exercise. Thank you to all MRC members for your support and participation.

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You have the ability to manage your blood pressure by starting with the 3 ways: weight loss, regular exercise and healthy diet. If you would like to learn more click on the photo attached for more details.

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What does Blood Pressure # mean and represent?
Top #: Systolic pressure is the amount of pressure in your arteries when your heart squeezes blood.
Bottom #: Diastolic pressure is the amount of pressure in your arteries when your heart rests/relaxes between heartbeats.

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The best thing to you can do for your health is to check your blood pressure and check it often. If you don't know how to use the machine or wonder if you are doing it correctly, checks the tips in the diagram by American Heart Association.

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Check your blood pressure today and if it's high make sure to talk to your physician on ways to bring it down.

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The National Institute on Aging says research has linked social isolation and loneliness to higher risks of high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, depression, cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease, and more.
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Read the following safety tips from American Red Cross for another year of safe and fun school year.
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How to calm your nerves and relieve stress? Make a list of things that cause you stress! Practice Mindfulness! Medidate! Count backwards! Exercise ! Do Something Fun! Smell something good! Laugh!

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Every 2 seconds someone needs blood. Blood donation takes about 8-10 mins and you may end up saving 3 lives. You can find the closest donation center by clicking the link below and putting your zip code.

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