BY Eileen Z. Fuentes Last week I wanted to get away from the computer and go out in search for knowledge. First stop, the Dr. Oz show. So I hopped on the 1 train from 168th to my destination,…
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BY Eileen Z. Fuentes Halloween takes place this weekend and for someone like me the scariest part of this holiday is not the bloody monsters, the vampires or the witches. It is the idea that our children are going…
BY Eileen Z. Fuentes I was reminded that fall had made its prompt arrival when I stepped outside this week and had to turn back in to get my jacket. The air has now become crisp and the leaves…
BY Eileen Z. Fuentes October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Television shows, magazines, and products are all proudly bearing pink ribbons. Even the George Washington Bridge is being adorned with glowing pink lights this month to raise awareness. People…
BY Eileen Z. Fuentes My 85-year-old grandfather, who we call Papá, arrived yesterday from the Dominican Republic. We had a nice traditional meal consisting of fish, rice, beans, and an avocado, tomato and watercress salad. After dinner I thought…
BY Eileen Z. Fuentes As I was walking down St. Nicholas Ave, I was surprised to see that some of the most notable brand name cosmetics were available on any given street corner right here in this neighborhood for…
BY Eileen Z. Fuentes The New York Times reported recently that despite the efforts made by the Bloomberg Administration, Childhood obesity rates in New York City have not decreased. As a matter of fact, 22% of New York City…
BY Eileen Z. Fuentes Up to this point, The Elixir: Uptown SOUL (Seasonal, Organic, Unprocessed, Local) Food series has introduced its readers to the highly visible mangos and avocadoes. While these fruits are locally abundant they are not grown…
BY Eileen Z. Fuentes I was pleasantly surprised to see the The NY Times highlight the RAIN Inwood Senior Center (84 Vermilyea Avenue) and its new yoga fan base. The article featured endearing stories about 70-and 80-something year olds and how gentle…
BY Eileen Z. Fuentes I am happy to introduce the Uptown Collective audience to some of the ambassadors in our Washington Heights/Inwood community who actively work to promote health. The first profile in this series is Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos.…