Get Healthy Harlem

I was at our Harlem Health Promotion Center's Community Advisory Board meeting last evening.

I just finished reading the book Whatever It Takes: Geoffrey Canada's Quest to Change Harlem and America by Paul Tough, which tells the story of the Promise Academy in Harlem.

I recently learned about the "Power of One" card from Stephanie Pope Caffey and I was immediately interested. It's a great way to keep money spent at local Harlem businesses in the Harlem community. Read more below!

Stress Less
By Diego Arreaga

     Stress occurs all the time to people of every age. But among college students right now-finals week with graduation on the way-now is when it strikes hardest. According to experts and studies, stress can take a huge toll on students.

Hello everyone! I just wanted to let you all know about a great free event happening tomorrow, December 7, 2024, from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM, at The Studio Museum, right here in the heart of Harlem.

There will be a discussion and guided tour of one of the current exhibitions, designed for people with dementia and their caregivers.  

Celebrating the Life of Mary Dunn 

Its April 1. And many famous companies are following the tradition started by Google, to announce some major breakthrough product or service. 

Of course, we all get stress out over work or studies every now and then. But I believe that, Laughter is not only an effective stress-reliever, but can be heart-healthy, according to research presented at the American College of Sports Medicine's 56th Annual Meeting in Seattle. Two separate studies examined the role of a good laugh as it relates to health.