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Maintaining your health is something that is important to everyone, and with the medical advances that are made, it seems as though there are new ways to improve your health & wellness each and every day. Long Island Health & Wellness articles will give you the scoop on the important health issues you'll want to know about, as well as topics of specific interest to Long Islanders.
By Lyndsay McCabe July 13, 2014
Try out yoga and find your center through meditation and therapeutic exercises!
By Lyndsay McCabe July 12, 2014
Grab a friend and run on down to these local 5ks and other races that all benefit not-for-profits in your area!
By Long Island News & PR July 07, 2014
Weather permitting, there will be larvicide and pesticide sprayed on Tuesday July 8, 2014.
By Long Island News & PR July 07, 2014
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed a bill to establish a medical marijuana program for New York State.
By Kelly Tenny July 02, 2014
The summer is a time for fun in the sun but it is also a time to practice caution and proper safety.
By Wendy L July 02, 2014
An update to school immunization requirements by the State Department of Health means students will be getting more shots. The changes go into effect July 1, 2014.
By Long Island News & PR June 30, 2014
Spraying will occur between 6 PM and 10 PM if weather allows.
By Wendy L June 30, 2014
Select Haagen-Dazs ice cream cartons have been recalled. The products were distributed to the East Coast, including New York.
By Long Island News & PR June 29, 2014
Three-pronged Plan Focuses on Improved HIV Testing, Preventing the Spread of the Disease, and Better Treatment for People Who Have It
By Lyndsay McCabe June 28, 2014
This summer, stay cool while taking in some of the best sights and activities Long Island has to offer.
By Wendy L June 24, 2014
From the time of infancy, parents and caregivers should read aloud to young children. This comes after new guidelines were issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Pediatricians are now advised to include the component ...
By Kelly Tenny June 24, 2014
Sit back and relax and sip on one of these thick, sweet, blended beverages.
By Wendy L June 23, 2014
Sen. Charles Schumer is asking for the issuance of a health alert concerning the spread of Chikungunya as travelers returning back from the World Cup in Brazil. Without proper measures, it can speed the spread ...
By Kelly Tenny June 23, 2014
Choose safety this July 4th and opt for professional fireworks displays instead of perilous displays carried out by the untrained public.
By Kelly Tenny June 21, 2014
Everyone wants to enjoy a safe summer, pets included! Here are some ways to keep yours safe, happy, and healthy this season.
By Christian Abbatecola June 20, 2014
New York is poised to legalize medical marijuana, but only a few select conditions will qualify patients for prescriptions.
By Wendy L June 19, 2014
Temperatures reached as high as 91 degrees yesterday in Georgia when a young boy was left in the car by his father after forgetting to drop him off at daycare. The boy was found unresponsive ...
By Kelly Tenny June 14, 2014
You don’t have to spend top dollar to enjoy some fun in the sun this summer!
By Christian Abbatecola June 10, 2014
New guidelines aim to clear up misconceptions about eating seafood during and after pregnancy.
By Lyndsay McCabe June 10, 2014
For our second installment of National Fruit and Vegetable Month recipes, we focus on the green goodness of vegetables.
Kelly Tenny
Wendy Lau
Brian Re
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