Seniors Blaze a New Trail
WALK OF LIFE: A new walking trail in Harlem's Marcus Garvey Park is part of a program to encourage senior citizens to exercise.
Tag: Health
Bacteria Grows in Hospitals
The Clostridium Difficile bacteria, more commonly known as C. diff, is on the rise, according to state statistics.
The Bloomberg Legacy
At the helm nearly a dozen years, Mayor Michael Bloomberg has put his distinctive stamp on New York City. We look at ways he's influenced our lives.
A Hunt for Affordable Groceries
Check out our interactive graphic comparing the prices of common items sold at various Crown Heights groceries.
via Gotham Gazette
Drugs Eyed at Nursing Homes
An investigation into the use of anti-psychotics at nursing homes in New York City shows the practice is widespread — and loosely regulated.
via City Limits
Farmers Markets Reap Fall Bounty
Autumn in New York brings a harvest to the city's farmers markets, whose ranks have grown to 138 from 80 since 2006.
AudioFiles: Health and Media Matters
The latest edition of AudioFiles examines health care – including the good and bad of when social media meets medicine.
Old Tip for Runners May be All Wet
A recent study found that some marathoners and other racers drink too much water.