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BREAKING UP WITH SUGAR: DIVORCE THE DIETS, DROP THE POUNDS AND LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE, is more than a diet book. Molly Carmel, founder of the food addiction clinic The Beacon Program in Manhattan, explains how to break our emotional and physical addiction to sugar for long term health.

James D. McNaughton was the first New York City Police Officer to give up his life in the line of duty will serving in Iraq. Recently, a portion of West Broadway in Tribeca was named in his honor. His parents Michelle and Bill McNaughton tell their son’s story ahead of their 15th annual charity fundraiser for veterans organizations and others, Saturday, January 25th in Wantagh, NY at Mulcahy’s Pub, 1-9pm. For more, visit jimmymcnaughton.com

For YOUNGER NEXT YEAR...Live Strong, Fit, Sexy and Smart—Until You’re 80 and Beyond, the 15th Anniversary of the original book includes updated research on keeping your brain young. Our guest is contributor and Harvard trained Brain Surgeon, Dr. Allan J. Hamilton, discussing how exercise benefits our brain, how we are hardwired to be social, and how to give a proper send off to our french fries. More at youngernextyear.com

The Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY) is a consortium of 17 public and private medical schools throughout New York State. President and CEO Jo Wiederhorn discusses their programs to promote a diverse physician workforce and how representation improves health outcomes. For more, visit http://www.amsny.org.

In FAILURE TO LAUNCH: Why Your Twentysomething Hasn’t Grown Up . . . and What to Do About It, adolescent psychologist Dr. Mark McConville tells frustrated parents how to get their kids off the couch and on to adulthood.

THAT SUITS YOU helps qualified men and high school seniors become interview and opportunity ready, by providing professional attire and guidance free of charge. Co-founder PK Kersey discusses the program’s success and which donations are most in demand. For more, visit thatsuitsyou.org

Scott Adams, the world-famous creator of Dilbert and New York Times bestselling author of WIN BIGLY, returns with with his new book: LOSERTHINK: How Untrained Brains Are Ruining America. Adams wants to teach us how to spot and avoid LOSERTHINK before it starts to influence you--and will give you scripts to respond when it's being brandished against you.

Cents Ability teaches financial literacy to thousands of high school students across NYC. Executive Director Roy Paul explains differences in financial options and experiences between millennials and older generations. For more, including details on volunteering, visit cents-ability.org.

Jessamyn Stanley’s book EVERY BODY YOGA: LET GO OF THE FEAR, GET ON THE MAT, LOVE YOUR BODY is a memoir, Q&A and yoga manual for everyone.

The Children’s Village works with the most vulnerable children and families in the area, providing programs to keep them safe and to keep families intact. President and CEO Jeremy Kohomban explains changes coming to foster care across the nation, following passage of the Family First Prevention Services Act. For more, visit childrensvillage.org