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The All of Us Research Program is part of an effort to advance individualized health care by enrolling one million or more participants to contribute their health data over many years. The program aims to reflect the diversity of the United States and to include participants from groups that have been underrepresented in health research in the past. The program is developing custom tools and software to help researchers analyze participant data while keeping information secure. Working together, All of Us researchers, partners, and participants aim to build a better future for health care. Learn more about All of Us. https://allofus.nih.gov/about/faq www.joinallofus.org/NYC

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WISE CHOICES: https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2021/05/childhood-arthritis

Caring for Kids With Juvenile Arthritis * Get the best care possible. Find a specialist called a pediatric rheumatologist. Help your child follow the doctor’s instructions. * Learn as much as you can about the disease and its treatment. What works for one child may not work for another. * Encourage exercise and physical therapy. Ask your health care provider about exercises and activities they recommend. * Talk with your child. Let them know you’re there to listen and help in any way you can. * Work closely with your child’s school. Educate teachers and classmates about the condition. * Work with therapists or social workers. They can help your child adapt to the lifestyle changes juvenile arthritis may bring.

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Wise Choices: https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2021/05/blood-clots-explained  Reduce Your Risk of Blood Clots * Eat a heart-healthy diet. Eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Limit salt and red meat. Find more tips at: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/dash-eating-plan

• Be physically active. Experts recommend adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week.

• Aim for a healthy weight. Excess weight can increase your chances of developing health conditions linked with blood clots. Healthy eating and physical activity can help prevent excess weight.

• Manage stress. Stress can contribute to high blood pressure and other heart disease risk factors. Find tips for lowering stress at https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2021/01/feeling-stressed

• Quit smoking. Get free help to quit smoking at smokefree.gov, 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669), or by texting QUIT to 47848.

• Control high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Talk with your doctor about how to manage these conditions.

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https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2021/04/good-sleep-good-health Wise Choices Getting a Better Night’s Sleep * Stick to a sleep schedule. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on the weekends.

• Get some exercise every day. But not close to bedtime.

• Go outside. Try to get natural sunlight for at least 30 minutes every day.

• Avoid nicotine and caffeine. Both are stimulants that keep you awake. Caffeine can take 6–8 hours to wear off completely.

• Don’t take naps after mid-afternoon. And keep them short.

• Avoid alcohol and large meals before bedtime. Both can prevent deep, restorative sleep.

• Limit electronics before bed. Try reading a book, listening to soothing music, or another relaxing activity instead.

• Create a good sleeping environment. Keep the temperature cool if possible. Get rid of sound and light distractions. Make it dark. Silence your cell phone.

• Don’t lie in bed awake. If you can’t fall asleep after 20 minutes, get up and do a relaxing activity until you feel sleepy again.

• See your health care provider if nothing you try helps. They can determine if you need further testing. They can also help you learn new ways to manage stress.

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Wise Choices: https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2021/04/pregnancy-check-ups Your First Prenatal Visit Here’s what you can expect:

• Your doctor will ask about your health history. This includes diseases, operations, or prior pregnancies. They may also ask about your family’s health history.

• A complete physical exam. This includes a pelvic exam and Pap test, which checks for cells that are not normal in the lower part of the uterus.

• Getting your blood pressure, height, and weight taken.

• Giving blood and urine samples for lab work.

• Having your due date calculated.

• Time for questions. It can be helpful to bring a list of any questions you want to ask.

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National Health Observances (NHOs) are special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. Each month, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion features select NHOs that align with their priorities for improving health across the Nation. I hope you’ll promote these NHOs with your networks and help us advocate for better health!

https://health.gov/news/category/national-health-observances

• National Minority Health Month: https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/Content.aspx?ID=21522&lvl=2&lvlid=12

• STD Awareness Week: https://www.cdc.gov/std/saw/index.htm

• World Immunization Week: https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2021/04/24/default-calendar/world-immunization-week-2021

• World Health Day: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2021

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Every two minutes someone is diagnosed with leprosy. It causes nerve damage and muscle weakness that can lead to deformities, crippling, blindness, and isolation.

Every day, more than 40 girls and boys around the world are diagnosed with leprosy. Many more will miss early detection and diagnosis because of stigma, fear, and lack of medical expertise.

But leprosy can be cured. If it’s detected early, suffering and disabilities can be prevented.

Many Americans think leprosy no longer exists.

But, in 2019, 115 countries reported new cases of leprosy.

In the U.S., about 150 to 250 cases are still reported each year.

Leprosy can develop at any age but appears to develop most often in people aged 5 to 15 years or over 30.

For more information about World Leprosy Day contact the American Leprosy Missions at leprosy.org

or visit the Centers for Disease Control @ www.cdc.gov/leprosy/

Together, we can put a stop to discrimination and stigma against people with Leprosy; learn to recognize symptoms and know when to see a physician for a diagnosis.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/29/realestate/coronavirus-phase-2-dog-walkers-nannies-co-op.html

by: Ronda Kaysen

Both the state and the Real Estate Board of New York recommend restricting non-essential visitors.  Since the recommendations do not clarify whether dog walkers, housekeepers or nannies are essential, your building has wide latitude there.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/27/world/europe/coronavirus-spread-asymptomatic.html

by: Matt Apuzzo, Selam Gebrekidan and David D. Kirkpatrick

Behind the curve - the silent spreaders. Officials resisted evidence for months as virus surged.  'She was not illl', 'A complete tsunami', 

This is the first in a series of articles examining the missteps, misunderstandings and missed warning signals that allowed COVID-19 to spread around the world.

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https://blendle.com/i/time/an-irresistible-danger-swept-away-by-the-sea/bnl-newyorktimes-20200628-57_1

by: Corina Knoll

At least seven young people drowned last year along a Queens beach, where the perils are underestimated.  Strong currents can surprise beachgoers, especially those without access to swimming lessons.  

'If I could get one message out to people: Standing up to your knees is swimming in the ocean.' Ann KirbyPayne, 50, who has lived all her life in Far Rockaway.

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https://allofus.nih.gov/about/all-us-research-program-overview 

All of Us is working to improve health care through research. 

Unlike research studies that focus on one disease or group of people, All of Us is building a diverse database that can inform thousands of studies on a variety of health conditions. Join Today!! @ www.joinallofus.org

Part 1: Overview

Part II: Precision Medicine

Part III: The Costs of Imprecision

Part IV: Who We Ae

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The All of Us Research Program is a historic effort to collect and study data from one million or more people living in the United States. The goal of the program is better health for all of us. The program began national enrollment in 2018 and is expected to last at least 10 years.