The “scene” propelled Zohran to victory - can he make it safer? And better? Zohran’s mayoral term will start with nightlife in New York City at a crossroads.  Venue closures and ticket prices make going out less accessible; permit processes for new ones are bureaucratic and expensive; risks surrounding drug use and transportation persist; and over-policing remains an issue - all of which make nightlife less safe for guests, staff, and communities. So , what can Zohran actually do?  The Mayor...

Introducing"Daily Heart Rate Per Step" Average Daily Heart Rate Average Daily # of Steps Ravers are a health-conscious bunch, and are always looking for ways to evaluate their fitness and cardiovascular health.  Unfortunately, we’ve been bogged down with misleading metrics such as BMI and body-fat percentage. But now, there’s a new way to check. It’s simple, and is found to be a predictor for type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, cardiovascular disease, cancers, and related death . ...

Pt 1: The Dreaded Twisted Ankle Our ankles have tough, fibrous tissues called “ligaments” that connect the shinbone (the “tibia”), the calf bone (the “fibula”), and the ankle bone (the “talus”) and provide support. When these ligaments stretch in an unnatural way or tear, the injured tissue releases chemicals  (prostaglandins, histamine, bradykinin, cytokines).  These chemicals work to widen surrounding blood vessels  to increase white blood cell and platelets and promote injury healing. The...