Category Archives: Health and lifestyle

Millennials, a fading nation, and who’s to blame

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Editor

March 12, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD The Pew research people have a book out, “The Next America: Boomers, Millennials”,  and it has me thinking. I never really thought about it, but labeling the demise of a society as … Continue reading →

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Be thankful if your mother is alive

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Editor

May 11, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD This week, over the course of several hours, I had to admit both of my parents into hospitals. One was pre-planned. One was an emergency. (more…)

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The 23andMe home genetic test kit controversy

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Editor

Interviewed by Steven E. Greer, MD In Part 1 of our interview with Robert Klitzman, MD, ethics professor at Columbia University, we discuss the 23andMe genetic test kit company and why the FDA made them stop marketing the tests. (more…)

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Young women choosing double mastectomy for early stage breast cancer

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Editor

Interviewed by Steven E. Greer, MD David P. Winchester MD, Medical Director of Cancer Programs for the American College of Surgeons, discusses recent data showing a more than a 100% increase in the rate that young women with early stage … Continue reading →

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Asphalt Green swimming programs and scholarships

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Editor

May 25, 2013- Recent graduate from Léman Manhattan Preparatory School, Sammy Sherman, and the Director of Aquatics for Asphalt Green, Bryan Beary, discuss the Asphalt Green aquatics programs. Each year, numerous young adults trained by Asphalt Green go on to NCAA … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week: Stuyvesant pool day passes for $12

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor

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A new medical device to make blood thinners unnecessary

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Editor

Thromboembolic stroke caused by atrial fibrillation is the primary reason patients are placed on anticoagulation. However, those blood thinners also carry significant bleeding risks. As a result, various mechanical surgical approaches have been tried to prevent stroke, and obviate the … Continue reading →

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Designers leave Lincoln Center for Tribeca’s Spring Studios

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Editor

January 6, 2014- According to the Racked, which is reporting on rumor (so this is highly unreliable, in other words), Michale Kors and other designers are choosing the new Spring Studios in Tribeca for fashion Week, defecting from Lincoln Center. … Continue reading →

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Petition against rehab facility at 2 Washington Street

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Editor

Dear Editor of BatteryPark.TV: We have been enjoying your coverage on the many topics that deeply concern us as residents in this area. Below is a topic that I thought might be of interest to you. As a resident of … Continue reading →

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Do the data support Mayor Bloomberg’s public health and safety legacy?

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Editor

February 6, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD More than reform of the public school system or racial harmony, Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s legacy will undoubtedly be his innovative and controversial measures to deal with public health and safety issues. His … Continue reading →

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Google wants your DNA now

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Editor

Opinion December 17, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD The Wall Street Journal published an article explaining how the pharmaceutical industry data mines credit card records, Internet traffic patterns, and other personal data on individuals, then forms educated guesses about … Continue reading →

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New mayor seems to support Bloomberg’s Citi Bikes

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Editor

January 19, 2014- The Post reports, “The city Department of Transportation doesn’t want to give up bike-share racks at The Plaza hotel — months after the landmark building filed a lawsuit to get rid of them. The attorney for the … Continue reading →

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Tips of the Week: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and how to cure it

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Editor

January 23, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD Thanks to a few medical doctors, most notably Robert Lustig of UCSF, it is becoming known that humans can develop fatty liver disease even if they do not consume alcohol. Certain foods … Continue reading →

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Tip: How to lose 5 to 10 pounds in 30 days

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Editor

If you avoid pasta, bread, potatoes, and sugar (i.e white looking foods), for 30 days, you will lose weight and also feel great. Above, below, some examples of very filling dishes that you can make in 5-inutes. You won’t miss … Continue reading →

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Gift ideas: A Breville juicer

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Editor

December 2, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD Ladies often stop me and say, “You look great. What’s your number?”. That’s because I drink a vegetable juice several times a week. I recommend the Breville brand. It separates out the … Continue reading →

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Home exercise that works

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Editor

December 21, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD Most gym or workout products sold on TV infomercials are junk. However, out of necessity in 2009, when Goldman Sachs closed down my gym in the old Embassy Suites hotel, I purchased … Continue reading →

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BatteryPark.TV discusses Obamacare on Fox

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Editor

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CBS allows TV doctor to make egregious claims about statins

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Editor

Can a “calculator” really tell doctors who should be on Lipitor? Nortin Hadler, MD: lack of evidence for widespread statin use The risk of diabetes associated with statin drugs “You’re telling me this now?” Why the news is suddenly critical … Continue reading →

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Yorganic (juices, Vegan, organic)

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Editor

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The “Support dog” scam now invades jet planes

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Editor

November 16, 2013- The NY Times reports, “Classifying animals as emotional support animals has long been permitted under antidiscrimination laws, allowing owners to take them into restaurants and shops or to residential buildings that have no-pet policies. To demonstrate the … Continue reading →

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