Did you know...
Flu vaccination reduces the risk of
flu illness by 40% to 60% among
the overall population, according
to recent studies by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
Did you know...
A simple 4-7-8 breathing exercise
can provide holiday stress relief.
Inhale through your nose for a
count of 4, hold it for 7 and exhale
through your mouth for 8. Repeat
cycle 3 more times.
For children:
Northwell Health Cohen’s General
Pediatrics Practice at Rego Park
95-25 Queens Boulevard (downstairs)
To make an appointment,
call (718) 497-6711.
For adults:
Northwell Health Physician Partners
Rego Park Multispecialty Practice
95-25 Queens Boulevard
To make an appointment,
call (718) 925-6200.
Health Matters
Healthy holiday hints
The holidays can be hectic. Follow our tips to help
reduce stress and maintain your health, so you can
enjoy all the wonderful things the season brings!
Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, a division of Northwell Health’s
Long Island Jewish Medical Center, provides inpatient medical
and surgical care, intensive care, emergency care, and obstetrics
and gynecology services. We’re a New York state-designated
Stroke Center, as well as an accredited Bariatric Center. We were
also designated a “Baby-Friendly” hospital, an internationally
recognized award. Learn more at Northwell.edu/ForestHills.
Healthy eating tips.
– Don’t skip meals in
preparation for a feast—
it’ll make you more likely
to overeat.
– If there’s a large spread,
start with vegetables to take
the edge off your appetite.
– Eat slowly. It takes about 20
minutes to start feeling full.
– Being tired can make you
crave extra food (especially
those high in fat and sugar),
so aim to get 7 to 8 hours of
sleep per night.
Safety tips.
– If you’re planning to
drink during holiday
celebrations, be sure
to have a designated
driver or call a cab.
– Practice fire safety—never
leave candles, fireplaces,
space heaters or active
stoves unattended.
– Remember to monitor
children and keep
potentially dangerous
toys, food/drinks and
household items out
of reach.
TOXIC
2017 Fall Series | Issue 4
November 2017 ¢ NORTH SHORE TOWERS COURIER 9