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Move it Monday
Move It Monday is an international campaign which encourages people of all fitness levels to get moving each week, starting on Mondays. The CDC recommends 2.5 hours of physical activity each week, but for many it’s a challenge to keep up an exercise routine.
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I Love NY Water
I Love NY Water is a not-for-profit initiative created to promote the benefits of New York’s top resource: our tap water. The goal is to create awareness of the environmental impact and staggering costs associated with disposable bottle water. We want all New Yorkers—residents and tourists alike—to treasure this overlooked natural resource.
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Meatless Monday
Meatless Monday is an international movement to help people reduce their meat consumption by 15%. On average, Americans consume 8 ounces of meat per day – 45% more than the USDA recommends. Going meatless one day a week can reduce the risk of chronic preventable conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity.
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LA PREVENCIÓN DE SÍNDROME SACUDIDO DEL BEBÉ
Sacudir o brincar a un bebé puede causar muchos daños!
Este seguro, no arrepentido… Cuando su bebé esta llorando mucho, no se desespere, a cambio, deténgase y ponga al bebé en su cuna o en un lugar seguro y siéntese solo/a por unos minutos.
Llame a un vecino o amigo.
Respire profundamente 10 veces, repítalo 10 veces mas.
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PREVENTING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME
Always remember to handle children with care. Shaking a child may result in serious injury or death!
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Paid Research for Individuals with Schizophrenia
Recruiting males and females with schizophrenia, ages 18-55, for brain imaging (PET/MRI)
research at New York State Psychiatric Institute. Earn up to $950.Call 646-774-5566.
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Males and Females with Alcohol Dependence
Males and females, 21-55 years old, with alcoholism needed for brain imaging research study (PET and MRI) at Columbia University Medical Center. Earn up to $1210.
Call 212-568-6850.
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Males and Females 21 to 55 Years, Regularly Drinking Alcohol
Males and females, 21-55 years old, regular alcohol drinkers needed for brain imaging research study (PET and MRI) at Columbia University Medical Center. Earn up to $930.
Call 212-568-6850.
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Healthy Controls-Smokers, Age 18-45
Smokers ages 18-45 needed as healthy controls for brain imaging research at NYS Psychiatric Institute. Must be medication/drug free. Earn $250-500.
Call 212-568-6850.
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Healthy Volunteers 21 to 55 Years Old
Male and female healthy volunteers, 21 to 55 years-old, needed for brain imaging research at NYS Psychiatric Institute. Studies include participation in a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan and a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan. Must be medication/drug free. Earn up to $500.
Call 212-568-6850
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