{"id":3507,"date":"2025-10-28T08:50:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T12:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/?p=3507"},"modified":"2025-10-28T08:50:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T12:50:15","slug":"10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things to Do to Stay Healthy During Uncertain Times for Medicare and Medicaid"},"content":{"rendered":"

As nationwide and local politics remain uncertain, questions continue to surround the future of Medicare and Medicaid, one thing remains certain, your health is in your hands. While policy changes may affect coverage or costs, there are simple, everyday steps you can take to protect your physical and mental well-being. For New Yorkers, that means using the city\u2019s many resources, \u00a0from parks and fresh food markets to community health programs, to stay healthy and strong.<\/p>\n

Why Staying Healthy Matters Now<\/h2>\n

Chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer remain among the leading causes of death in New York City. According to the NYC Department of Health, more than 23,000 residents die each year from these preventable illnesses. The city\u2019s HealthyNYC<\/em> initiative aims to reduce these numbers by 2030 through better nutrition, regular exercise, and preventive care.<\/p>\n

At the same time, health disparities remain across neighborhoods. Black New Yorkers continue to face higher rates of heart disease at younger ages, and many residents in low-income areas have limited access to affordable, healthy food. While programs like Medicare and Medicaid play a key role in closing these gaps, maintaining good health habits can lessen your dependence on medical care and improve your quality of life. Everyone’s goal should be to stay healthy.<\/p>\n

10 Ways to Stay Healthy in NYC<\/h2>\n

1. Eat More Whole Foods<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Choose fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, and lean proteins. NYC\u2019s Greenmarkets and community food co-ops offer plenty of options for fresh, local produce. There are healthier options when ordering takeout as well. Shops like Overgreens, which sells oatmeal, salads, juices and meats with protein, can be found throughout New York City, giving you healthy options even when you’re on the run.<\/p>\n

2. Cut Back on Sugar and Salt<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Many chronic illnesses are linked to high sodium and sugar intake. Skip the sugary drinks, limit processed foods, and check labels when shopping.<\/p>\n

3. Stay Hydrated<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Carry a refillable bottle and choose water over soda or juice whenever possible.<\/p>\n

4. Don\u2019t Chase Diets \u2014 Build Habits<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Healthy eating isn\u2019t about strict rules. It\u2019s about creating sustainable habits that fit your lifestyle. Make small, lasting changes like adding an extra vegetable to dinner or swapping white rice for brown.<\/p>\n

\"\"

Overgreens on Myrtle Ave. in Clinton Hill Brooklyn<\/p><\/div>\n

5. Get Moving Every Day<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Walking counts. So does biking, dancing, or even taking the stairs. With NYC\u2019s walkable streets and public parks, it\u2019s easy to add movement into your day.<\/p>\n

6. Add Strength and Flexibility<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Mix in body-weight exercises, resistance bands, or yoga. Many city parks and community centers offer free or low-cost fitness classes year-round.<\/p>\n

7. Prioritize Rest and Recovery<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Sleep is as important as exercise. Aim for 7\u20138 hours a night and give your body time to recharge.<\/p>\n

8. Manage Stress and Protect Your Mental Health<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Stress can affect your immune system, heart, and overall well-being. Find time each day to unwind \u2014 take a walk, breathe deeply, pray, or journal. NYC offers free counseling services through NYC Well at 1-888-NYC-WELL.<\/p>\n

9. Spend Time Outdoors<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Fresh air and green space can do wonders for your mood. Visit Central Park, Prospect Park, or smaller local parks for a quick reset during your day.<\/p>\n

10. Stay on Top of Screenings and Checkups<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Even if healthcare coverage changes, preventive care is key. Know your numbers \u2014 blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar \u2014 and keep up with vaccinations and regular exams. Many NYC health clinics offer sliding-scale or no-cost services. We are not advocating for or against medication, but it’s important know your numbers in order for you to make lifestyle adjustments to keep your numbers in check, naturally.<\/p>\n

The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n

Medicare and Medicaid may be in transition, but your health doesn\u2019t have to be. What you eat, how you move, and how you care for your mind are decisions that belong entirely to you. Living in New York City gives you access to incredible tools to stay well, from fresh food markets and public parks to local wellness programs.<\/p>\n

Good health starts with small, consistent steps. Whether it\u2019s a daily walk, a home-cooked meal, or a quiet moment to breathe, each choice brings you closer to the strongest version of yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As nationwide and local politics remain uncertain, questions continue to surround the future of Medicare and Medicaid, one thing remains certain, your health is in your hands. While policy changes may affect coverage or costs, there are simple, everyday steps you can take to protect your physical and mental well-being. For New Yorkers, that means […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5780,"featured_media":3508,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,3,4,12,250],"tags":[319,318,320],"class_list":["post-3507","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fitness","category-food","category-health-care","category-mental-health","category-wellness","tag-10-ways-to-stay-healthy","tag-nyc-health-and-wellness","tag-nyc-wellness"],"yoast_head":"\n10 Things to Do to Stay Healthy During Uncertain Times for Medicare and Medicaid - Healthy NYC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"10 Things to Do to Stay Healthy During Uncertain Times for Medicare and Medicaid\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"As nationwide and local politics remain uncertain, questions continue to surround the future of Medicare and Medicaid, one thing remains certain, your health is in your hands. While policy changes may affect coverage or costs, there are simple, everyday steps you can take to protect your physical and mental well-being. For New Yorkers, that means […]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Healthy NYC\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HealthyNYC.official\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-10-28T12:50:15+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/10-Things-to-Stay-Healthy-.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"527\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Sarah Morales\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@healthynyc_\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@healthynyc_\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Sarah Morales\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Sarah Morales\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/#\/schema\/person\/fe882d65bd0628d2053dcad8a7a04c90\"},\"headline\":\"10 Things to Do to Stay Healthy During Uncertain Times for Medicare and Medicaid\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-10-28T12:50:15+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/\"},\"wordCount\":722,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/10-Things-to-Stay-Healthy-.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"10 ways to stay healthy\",\"NYC health and wellness\",\"NYC Wellness\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Fitness\",\"Food \/ Recipes\",\"Health Care\",\"Mental Health\",\"Wellness\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/\",\"name\":\"10 Things to Do to Stay Healthy During Uncertain Times for Medicare and Medicaid - Healthy NYC\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/10-Things-to-Stay-Healthy-.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-10-28T12:50:15+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/10-Things-to-Stay-Healthy-.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/10-Things-to-Stay-Healthy-.jpg\",\"width\":1000,\"height\":527,\"caption\":\"Couple eating healthy after exercising - Shutterstock\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"10 Things to Do to Stay Healthy During Uncertain Times for Medicare and Medicaid\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/\",\"name\":\"Healthy NYC\",\"description\":\"Healthy NYC\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Healthy NYC\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/healthynyc-logo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/healthynyc-logo.png\",\"width\":600,\"height\":121,\"caption\":\"Healthy NYC\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HealthyNYC.official\/\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/healthynyc_\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/#\/schema\/person\/fe882d65bd0628d2053dcad8a7a04c90\",\"name\":\"Sarah Morales\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4a58fb9473bf0e997dee718eca0759f3e1c56c21c5cbf898771dcd47a0fd7659?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4a58fb9473bf0e997dee718eca0759f3e1c56c21c5cbf898771dcd47a0fd7659?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Sarah Morales\"},\"url\":\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/author\/healthynyc\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"10 Things to Do to Stay Healthy During Uncertain Times for Medicare and Medicaid - Healthy NYC","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"10 Things to Do to Stay Healthy During Uncertain Times for Medicare and Medicaid","og_description":"As nationwide and local politics remain uncertain, questions continue to surround the future of Medicare and Medicaid, one thing remains certain, your health is in your hands. While policy changes may affect coverage or costs, there are simple, everyday steps you can take to protect your physical and mental well-being. For New Yorkers, that means […]","og_url":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/","og_site_name":"Healthy NYC","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HealthyNYC.official\/","article_published_time":"2025-10-28T12:50:15+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1000,"height":527,"url":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/10-Things-to-Stay-Healthy-.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Sarah Morales","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@healthynyc_","twitter_site":"@healthynyc_","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Sarah Morales","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/"},"author":{"name":"Sarah Morales","@id":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/#\/schema\/person\/fe882d65bd0628d2053dcad8a7a04c90"},"headline":"10 Things to Do to Stay Healthy During Uncertain Times for Medicare and Medicaid","datePublished":"2025-10-28T12:50:15+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/"},"wordCount":722,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/10-Things-to-Stay-Healthy-.jpg","keywords":["10 ways to stay healthy","NYC health and wellness","NYC Wellness"],"articleSection":["Fitness","Food \/ Recipes","Health Care","Mental Health","Wellness"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/","url":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/","name":"10 Things to Do to Stay Healthy During Uncertain Times for Medicare and Medicaid - Healthy NYC","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/10-Things-to-Stay-Healthy-.jpg","datePublished":"2025-10-28T12:50:15+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/10-Things-to-Stay-Healthy-.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/10-Things-to-Stay-Healthy-.jpg","width":1000,"height":527,"caption":"Couple eating healthy after exercising - Shutterstock"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/10-things-to-do-to-stay-healthy-during-uncertain-times-for-medicare-and-medicaid\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"10 Things to Do to Stay Healthy During Uncertain Times for Medicare and Medicaid"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/#website","url":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/","name":"Healthy NYC","description":"Healthy NYC","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/#organization","name":"Healthy NYC","url":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/healthynyc-logo.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/healthynyc-logo.png","width":600,"height":121,"caption":"Healthy NYC"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HealthyNYC.official\/","https:\/\/x.com\/healthynyc_"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/#\/schema\/person\/fe882d65bd0628d2053dcad8a7a04c90","name":"Sarah Morales","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4a58fb9473bf0e997dee718eca0759f3e1c56c21c5cbf898771dcd47a0fd7659?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4a58fb9473bf0e997dee718eca0759f3e1c56c21c5cbf898771dcd47a0fd7659?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Sarah Morales"},"url":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/author\/healthynyc\/"}]}},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3507","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5780"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3507"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3507\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3510,"href":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3507\/revisions\/3510"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3508"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3507"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3507"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3507"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}