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It sounds ridiculous, but despite the face value of the dictum "physician, heal thyself" doctors need primary care too! In this episode, Health In Harlem's Reid Vero sits with Dr. Moe Selb to talk about his visit to his primary care physician and how to optimize your visit to your primary care provider. Learn why primary care is not only lifesaving, but also a vital part of longevity and living a healthy life.
Weill Cornell- Optimizing Your Care- https://weillcornell.org/news/optimizing-your-care
 
5 Steps to Optimize Your Doctor's Visit by Dr. Zoe McMillen of LifeScape Premier- https://www.lifescapepremier.com/blogs/5-steps-to-optimize-your-doctors-visit
 
The Importance of Primary Care- The Economist- https://www.economist.com/special-report/2018/04/26/the-importance-of-primary-care?utm_medium=cpc.adword.pd&utm_source=google&ppccampaignID=17210591673&ppcadID=&utm_campaign=a.22brand_pmax&utm_content=conversion.direct-response.anonymous&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA75itBhA6EiwAkho9e1haXhtjagI5eif3qTyswNvlsOt8dKm8X6RpogrFWaM2nD1aX6uUehoC5OUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
 
 

Amidst the miracles of modern medicine that we see in semaglutide, endovascular therapies for stroke, and pandemic ending vaccines, there is one that has been largely overlooked in our day-to-day discourse on what is hot and what is not on the health news scene. LiveOnNY is a non-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide the logistics and infrastructure needed to coordinate successful organ and tissue donation in New york State. In this episode, we sat down with Mr. Leonard Achan, CEO of LiveOnNY to learn about this amazing organization and how we can all save and improve lives through organ and tissue donation. 

We are in the midst of a weight loss revolution, and it's not thanks to your local quack-doctor or health guru. Semaglutide, a glucagon like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1) agonist, is approved by the FDA for weight loss and has been all over the mainstream and social media as a miracle drug that millions are turning to to shed excess weight. But where did this medicine come from and what is the science, and even the risks behind it? That is the topic for this episode of Health In Harlem. As always, we welcome your questions and comments and we hope that you learn from our program and the only thing we ask is that you share what you learn with anyone that will listen. Harlem (aka people of the World), take care of yourself.
Frontiers in Endocrinology: The Discovery and Development of Liraglutide and Semaglutide
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6474072/
Associated Press: New Guidance: Use Drugs, Surgery Early for Obesity in Kids
https://apnews.com/article/obesity-kids-drugs-surgery-new-guidance-c48d5896114beea7eda31d7b8b25461d
New England Journal of Medicine- Weight and Health
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2214423?query=recirc_curatedRelated_article
New England Journal of Medicine- When Weight Impacts Health
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2215794?query=recirc_curatedRelated_article
Pediatrics: Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Obesity
https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/151/2/e2022060640/190443/Clinical-Practice-Guideline-for-the-Evaluation-and?autologincheck=redirected
The New York Times: Ozempic Can Cause Major Weight Loss. What Happens When You Stop Taking It?
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/03/well/live/ozempic-wegovy-weight-loss.html
 

Alt milk? as strange as this term sounds, it's largely true as many plant-based milks are not simply substitutes to dairy milk (especially when comparing the nutritional profiles of dairy and plant-based milks). In this episode we give you the low down on the history, production, pros and cons of plant-based milks and how you might use them in pursuit of your health goals. Also, check out the resources below for more background information regarding this program. As always, the only thing we ask s that you share what you learn with anyone that will listen. Harlem, take care of yourself.
 
U.S. News and World Report: Which Kind of Milk is Healthiest?
https://health.usnews.com/wellness/food/articles/which-type-of-milk-is-healthiest
 
Cleveland Clinic: What You Need to Know When Choosing Milk and Milk Alternatives
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-you-need-to-know-when-choosing-milk-and-milk-alternatives/
 
New York Times: Are Plant Milks Good for You?
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/10/style/plant-milk.html
New York Times: I’m Lactose Intolerant, What’s the Best Nondairy Milk Alternative?
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/01/well/eat/lactose-intolerant-non-dairy-milk.html
Which Alternative Milk is Best for the Environment
https://thebeet.com/youve-ditched-dairy-but-which-plant-based-milk-is-best-for-the-environment/
Meta-Analysis; Soy Intake and Breast Cancer Risk
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930722/
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public health Blog Site: The Nutrition Source- Milk
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/milk/
Prevalence of Cow’s Milk Allergy (CMA)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9046619/
Food Manufacturing: Exploring the Growth of Plant-based Milk
https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/article/21723117/exploring-the-growth-of-plantbased-milk#:~:text=Contrary%20to%20public%20perception%2C%20the,East%20in%20the%2013th%20century.

Got (soy, almond, rice, cashew, oat, etc.) milk? Considering the varieties and the various pros and cons associated with each, choosing which milk (or milk-like beverage) to drink can be harder than making a decision which car insurance to purchase. Well, Health In Harlem is here to help you sort through the madness and decide which milk or milk-alternative is the best for you. This two-part series will start with the ins and outs of dairy milk and next week we will discuss the various plant-based alternatives out there and compare and contrast them to their dairy counterparts. Please check out the links below to learn more and be sure to hit us up with any questions, comments, or concerns. As always, Harlem, take care of yourself.
U.S. News and World Report: Which Kind of Milk is Healthiest?
https://health.usnews.com/wellness/food/articles/which-type-of-milk-is-healthiest
 
Cleveland Clinic: What You Need to Know When Choosing Milk and Milk Alternatives
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-you-need-to-know-when-choosing-milk-and-milk-alternatives/
 
New York Times: Are Plant Milks Good for You?
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/10/style/plant-milk.html
 
New York Times: I’m Lactose Intolerant, What’s the Best Nondairy Milk Alternative?
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/01/well/eat/lactose-intolerant-non-dairy-milk.html
 
Which Alternative Milk is Best for the Environment
https://thebeet.com/youve-ditched-dairy-but-which-plant-based-milk-is-best-for-the-environment/

It's 2023 and while the year is still new, there are many of us who have already reneged on one or more of our resolutions. But no need for sorrow or disappointment as the Health In Harlem team is here to get you back on your path to success! In this episode, Dr. Maurice Selby, Reid Vero, and Anastasia Deda share their resolutions from last year and discuss their ups and downs and their reasons for success and/or failure in pursuit of their goals. Then we flip the script and apply lessons from last year to optimize success and flourish in 2023! Please see the links below for more information and to kick this year off the right way. 
 
Psychology Today: The Practice and Habit of Happiness by Jeffrey Davis
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/tracking-wonder/201912/the-practice-and-habit-happiness
NPR: Time is Fleeting. Here's how to stay on track with New Years' goals
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/01/02/1144894026/time-is-fleeting-heres-how-to-stay-on-track-with-new-years-goals
The Atlantic: New Years' Resolutions That Will Actually Lead to Happiness
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/12/new-years-resolutions-will-make-you-happier/617439/
Red Cross: CPR Certification Class
https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class?scode=PSG00000E017&ds_rl=1289062cid=generator&med=cpc&source=google&gclid=CjwKCAiAwomeBhBWEiwAM43YIEsEy2_HXiHhtLcyV7GgXrMOb2Gt951OpJtUebg0tKWdzR61h5u_7hoC1FMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds