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As part of Breast Cancer month we discuss why it is important for African Americans to support breast cancer research, different charities and the benefits of the Avon Breast Cancer Walk in NYC . Links to improtant articles

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Stiff, tight muscles?  Thai Yoga Massage releases tension and stress.  A full body tune up that makes you feel brand new.  Individual, couples and group sessions available at the New Song/Harlem Center for Healthy Living.

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Check out this informative article that tells you how to know whether or not your food is still good (safe) to eat!

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Looking for a smoking cessation program?  Check out all the programs NYC has to offer!

This site includes some cool features such as the Savings Calculator which allows you to see how much money you will save when you quit smoking.  You can also sign up for a free newsletter.

This site is really extensive.  You can print out materials that have helped other smokers quit and even talk directly with a smoking cessation counselor via phone or even instant messaging.  There is also an online guide with help for the first days all the way through the first year of quitting.  The guide includes helpful information on all the different medicines currently offered that h

This is a cool interactive tool/quiz that measures whether you are ready to quit smoking or not, sponsored by WebMD.

On this website, if you click on "Guides and Materials" on the left-hand side toolbar and then on "Fact Sheets for Downloading" there are a bunch of guide and fact sheets on a range of related subjects such as weight control and craving control that are downloadable/printable in both Spanish and English.  There is also a link to all the smoking cessation programs

This tool is less of an interaction tool and more of a drug identifying tool. This site allows you to search by pill color, shape and drug name. This tool includes pictures of medications.