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Jennifer Thomas, co-author with Gary Chapman of “The 5 Apology Languages” says often a simple, “I’m sorry” is the best apology.
Jennifer Thomas, co-author with Gary Chapman of “The 5 Apology Languages” says often a simple, “I’m sorry” is the best apology. ( Photo: YouTube)

Apology Accepted: The Fine Art of Saying ‘I’m Sorry’

Saying something wrong or making a mistake can be embarrassing especially when done in public as Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor...

Healthy Manhattan
12 Sep 2026 | 11:05
Dr. Dr Jack Mosley is a medical doctor and best selling author on the topic of weight-loss management. He says the new weight loss drugs can go a long way to quiet what is known as “food noise,” which are cravings not tied to physical needs.
Dr. Dr Jack Mosley is a medical doctor and best selling author on the topic of weight-loss management. He says the new weight loss drugs can go a long way to quiet what is known as “food noise,” which are cravings not tied to physical needs. ( Photo: The Soho Agency)

How to Silence “Food Noise” the Urge to Eat Even When Not Hungry

Food doesn’t talk, but the body and brain do, sometimes in tandem to produce a phenomenon nutrition people call “food noise.”...

Healthy Manhattan
03 Sep 2026 | 06:42
The COVID-19 pandemic upended the work habits of people around the world, with millions working from home. Workers have returned in waves back to the office on some days, but navigating that transition is a significant hurdle for employers and workers alike.
The COVID-19 pandemic upended the work habits of people around the world, with millions working from home. Workers have returned in waves back to the office on some days, but navigating that transition is a significant hurdle for employers and workers alike. ( Photo: Bebeto Matthews / AP)

Hug, Shake Hands or Wave? “Hello” Greeting Is Harder Than Ever

In everyday life, there are three ways to say “hello:” a wave, a hand shake and a hug.

But in the post pandemic world, more...

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25 Aug 2026 | 05:26
The northern cardinal is a rarity in that both the male and female can sign. They are known for a variety of whistles and trills.
The northern cardinal is a rarity in that both the male and female can sign. They are known for a variety of whistles and trills. ( Photo: Pexels.com)

Song Birds Really Can Chase the Blues Away

Hearing birds sing makes humans feel good. This simple fact is backed with serious science, the latest example being a study...

Healthy Manhattan
31 Aug 2026 | 12:45
If she was in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries, she would not dare eat that tomato which was given the feared nickname “poison apple.” In the modern era, not only is it revered as as a tasty and versatile food, the tomato has serious and newly discovered health benefits.
If she was in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries, she would not dare eat that tomato which was given the feared nickname “poison apple.” In the modern era, not only is it revered as as a tasty and versatile food, the tomato has serious and newly discovered health benefits. ( Photo: Gustavo Fring/Pexels)

Tomato Is Revered Today But it Was Once Feared as “Poison Apple”

The pigment that turns tomatoes red may protect your heart and lower the risk of cancer.

The round red fruit’s made a big...

Healthy Manhattan
10 Aug 2026 | 07:18
While some health food guidance has changed over the years, experts have consistently urged people to have five helpings of fruits and vegetables a day to live a longer and healthier life.
While some health food guidance has changed over the years, experts have consistently urged people to have five helpings of fruits and vegetables a day to live a longer and healthier life. ( Photo: Manuel Joseph/pexels)

When it Comes to Fruits and Veggies, 5-a-day Is Still the Gold Standard

Nutrition is a numbers game and one that has stood the test of time for over twenty years is: five.

That’s how many servings...

Healthy Manhattan
10 Jul 2026 | 05:25
Chickpeas are the surprise winner for best mid-day snack.
Chickpeas are the surprise winner for best mid-day snack. ( Photo: AlixSaz/Wikimedia Commons)

Chickpeas: The Surprise Winner in the Best Mid-Day Snack Derby

When four healthy eating advocates speaking to EatingWell were asked recently to name the best packaged snack to bridge hunger...

Healthy Manhattan
23 Jun 2026 | 06:03
White tea packs more antioxidants than black tea or green tea.
White tea packs more antioxidants than black tea or green tea. ( Photo: Silar/Wikimedia Commons)

Black, Green or White?

Skip the black. Forget the green. The tea that packs the most antioxidant wallop is actually the palest of them all: white...

Healthy Manhattan
12 Jun 2026 | 01:28
Japanese silky tofu can serve as a way to capture calcium for consumers who for allergy reasons or simple taste preferences do not want to get the healthful benefits via standard cow’s milk.
Japanese silky tofu can serve as a way to capture calcium for consumers who for allergy reasons or simple taste preferences do not want to get the healthful benefits via standard cow’s milk. ( Photo: DryPot/Wikimedia Commons)

Milk is a Calcium Champion but There are Many Alternatives

Milk is mighty rich in calcium which builds and supports bones and teeth, muscles nerves, and hormones. But for people with...

Healthy Manhattan
06 Jun 2026 | 10:45
It may looking relaxing and healthy now, but sitting in a chair for long stretches is not good for you especially among the senior citizen set, studies have shown.
It may looking relaxing and healthy now, but sitting in a chair for long stretches is not good for you especially among the senior citizen set, studies have shown. ( Photo: Andrea Piacquando/Wikimedia Commons)

Sitting May Not be the “New Smoking,” But It’s Not Good for You

In 2010, Mayo Clinic professor James Levine labeled sitting the new smoking, an overstatement with a kernel of truth.

For...

Healthy Manhattan
29 May 2026 | 07:53
Protein builds and restores muscle mass, but it needs other ingredients to help it along. A meal of fettuccine alfredo with a side of Caesar salad could help, say some diet experts.
Protein builds and restores muscle mass, but it needs other ingredients to help it along. A meal of fettuccine alfredo with a side of Caesar salad could help, say some diet experts. ( Photo: Dilu/Wikimedia commons)

Protein Needs Help from Carbs, Magnesium and Iron to Build Muscle

Protein builds muscles–but not on its own.

That’s the conclusion of a new report from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public...

Healthy Manhattan
08 May 2026 | 12:27
Cabbage, once lowly regarded by foodies, is making a big comeback as it harbors many important ingredients.
Cabbage, once lowly regarded by foodies, is making a big comeback as it harbors many important ingredients. ( Photo: Emoke Denes/Wikimedia commons)

Ho-Ho-Ho: Healthy Veggie Cabbage Making a Comeback

Cabbage is hot stuff.

The Jolly Green Giant was usually the go-to guy when it came to convincing kids to eat more vegetables....

Healthy Manhattan
01 May 2026 | 07:46
Recent guidelines said you should undertake at least ten mintues of moderate exercise three times a week to gain long term health benefits. Now a noted sports medicine physician says even two minutes a day will deliver big long term health benefits.
Recent guidelines said you should undertake at least ten mintues of moderate exercise three times a week to gain long term health benefits. Now a noted sports medicine physician says even two minutes a day will deliver big long term health benefits. ( Photo: GoodRx)

The New Perfect Workout: 2 Minutes a Day Can Help You Live Longer

Done right, a two-minute workout can replace hours of running, jumping and aerobic exercises.

That’s the makeover message...

Healthy Manhattan
23 Apr 2026 | 11:43
Dr. Greg Carnevale offers guidance on how to support nutritional health and wellness, and notes it is not a one size fits all formula.
Dr. Greg Carnevale offers guidance on how to support nutritional health and wellness, and notes it is not a one size fits all formula. ( Photo: United Healthcare)

Tips for Families to Support Nutritional Health & Wellness

Good nutrition is about more than maintaining a healthy weight; it promotes healthy aging and helps combat diseases such...

Healthy Manhattan
03 Apr 2026 | 12:15
If you’re a cheese head, you may have strong teeth since it contains ingredients that appear to combat cavities. Photo: Dorina Andress/Wikimedia Commons
If you’re a cheese head, you may have strong teeth since it contains ingredients that appear to combat cavities. Photo: Dorina Andress/Wikimedia Commons

If Fed a Cheedar, Maybe Ya Won’t Getta Cavity

Cheese lovers of the world, unite! You have nothing to lose but your cavities.

Cavities and tooth decay are among the world’s...

Healthy Manhattan
20 Jan 2024 | 02:34
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