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• posted: Oct. 06, 2013
• Dr. Leslie Dreifus

Last weekend Dr. Wieder and I attended the Metropolis Cross Country Invitational meet. It was a  glorious day at Van Cortlandt Park, (Dr. Wieder's old stomping ground!) and inspirational to Read More

• posted: Mar. 01, 2013
• Dr. Leslie Dreifus

  Last weekend Dr. Wieder and I took a very interesting seminar of “Functional Movement Screen” (FMS). It consists of 7 different moves to determine the stability and mobility of various Read More

• posted: Dec. 31, 2012
• Dr. Leslie Dreifus

Bringing in the New Year is always a time for reflection of how things went before with a promise for positive change moving ahead. As we look back, we hope Read More

• posted: Dec. 24, 2012
• Dr. Leslie Dreifus

We wish everyone a very happy, healthy and peaceful holiday season. Here's hoping that 2013 brings us better times ahead for all. Read More

• posted: Nov. 22, 2012
• Dr. Leslie Dreifus

Wishing everyone a very happy, healthy and oh so grateful Thanksgiving. Tomorrow take a little walk to burn off some of those calories from today!  Make it  a great day.  Read More

• posted: Oct. 29, 2012
• Dr. Leslie Dreifus

WE  HOPE ALL OUR PATIENTS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS STAY SAFE DURING THIS STORM. OUR OFFICE IS CLOSED TODAY MONDAY. WE WILL DETERMINE OFFICE HOURS LATER TODAY OR TOMORROW MORNING DEPENDING Read More

• posted: Sep. 26, 2012
• Dr. Leslie Dreifus

Can exercise enhance learning? We know how important exercise to our physical health can be but can exercise help us remember things? Read on :  http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/26/how-exercise-can-help-you-master-new-skills/ Read More

• posted: Aug. 12, 2012
• Dr. Leslie Dreifus

Earlier this week, ABC World News reported on a Harvard School of Public Health study that shows men who lift weights--combined with aerobic exercise--were less likely to develop diabetes. The Read More

• posted: Jul. 10, 2012
• Dr. Leslie Dreifus

This Thursday, July 12th, I will be participating in a panel discussion representing Food Cooperatives for the International Day of the Cooperative. It will take place at the United Nations! Read More

• posted: Jun. 17, 2012
• Dr. Leslie Dreifus

Father's Day is here. Our best to all the dedicated dad's out there. Celebrate your time with your kids and have a wonderful day on Sunday. A bit of trivia: Read More

• posted: May 21, 2012
• Dr. Leslie Dreifus

Foods can be inflammatory. The worst offenders are the junk foods. Chips, cookies, junk in a bag. The 2nd worst offenders are, hold on now, grains! Bread , pasta, rice Read More

• posted: Mar. 18, 2012
• Dr. Leslie Dreifus

This is important news. Researchers found that athletes that have a low Vitamin D consumption, had a much higher incidence of having stress fractures when participating in high impact sports. Calcium Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2012
• Dr. Leslie Dreifus

  Today is the 30th anniversary of our opening of our practice here on Avenue J!. It is has been an honor and a great privilege to serve our community and Read More

• posted: Feb. 13, 2012
• Dr. Leslie Dreifus

Happy Valentine's Day. The heart is the classic image of love and what could be more loving than roses and a box of chocolates. So the evidence is in that Read More

• posted: Dec. 31, 2011
• Dr. Leslie Dreifus

2012 wlll soon be upon us. With the coming of the new year we traditionally reflect on the year past and what we can do to make the new one Read More

• posted: Nov. 14, 2011
• Dr. Leslie Dreifus

Take a walk! Seriously, walking has many health benefits and it's the easiest and cheapest way to start an exercise program. Walking helps lower blood pressure, bad cholesterol and your Read More