Sugary drinks contribute to a higher-calorie diet, increased risk of heart disease and diabetes, and long-term weight gain. More than half of New York City adults (58%) are overweight or obese; nearly 40% of New York City’s public school students (K-8) are obese or overweight; and the percentage of adults with diagnosed diabetes is increasing, with nearly 10% of New Yorkers now diagnosed with diabetes.

Sugary drinks provide little or no nutritional value, and because they don’t fill you up the way food does, you end up consuming more calories. Also, food and beverage portion sizes have exploded over the past several decades, and studies have shown that when given larger portions, people consume more without recognizing it.

Learn more, here:

https://a816-dohbesp.nyc.gov/IndicatorPublic/beta/data-explorer/healthy-eating/?id=2097#display=map

9 til 1 ?

Ebay has this great piece of ephemera from a club in Arkansas.

I love that the ticket says “9 til 1 ?”

The performer shown on the ticket is Albert King, born Albert Nelson, who was a legend in the Blues with a very unique, signature sound.

Left-handed and known for his "Lucille," a Gibson Flying V, King produced a wall of sound through string-bending that contorted notes and wailed in a kind of stringed agony. His soulful vocals drew upon pain and resilience, resonating deeply with audiences.

The NHL Fights Cancer

Harlem Community Health & Wellness Fair The MSK Ralph Lauren Center (RLC) and Hockey in Harlem in partnership with the V Foundation for Cancer Research, ESPN, the NHL, Hockey Fights Cancer, and Hockey In Color invite you to a free health & wellness community event in recognition of National Minority Health Month!

Join us for an informative discussion from local healthcare experts from RLC, best-of-the-best cancer researchers funded by the V Foundation, as well special guest, former National Hockey League player, cancer survivor, and caregiver, Brian Boyle. This discussion is aimed at enhancing your knowledge and ability to advocate for you, your family, and your communities’ healthcare needs.

Saturday, April 20th, 12:00pm to 4:00pm Salvation Army Manhattan Citadel Corps Community Center 2306 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10035 (between 125th & 126th Streets)

On top of getting FREE valuable, life-saving information from cancer experts, there will be fun for the whole family! There will be a free NHL Street experience for kids to try and play street hockey so adults can fully engage worry free with the discussion.

There will also be complimentary refreshments and live DJ! For more information about this program please email [email protected]