The right way to cover coughs and sneezes
Cover your coughs and sneezes the right way to help keep germs at bay.
Is it a cold, the flu or COVID-19?
Know the different signs and symptoms of a cold, flu or COVID-19.
Increasing physical activity with your kids
By Erin Caraher RDN, CDN Physical activity is important for people of all ages, but especially for children. It promotes growth and development, strong bones and muscles, endurance and helps them maintain a healthy weight. Research has also shown that moderate to vigorous activity helps boost children’s critical thinking skills, grade point averages and standardized…
Time saving tips for managing your diabetes
Managing your diabetes appropriately is a lot of work. Here are some ways you can try to save time while still keeping up with your diabetes care.
Fast treatment & fast cars – back on the road after CyberKnife
When the 74-year-old street rod enthusiast was diagnosed with the disease, he opted for treatments at Precision CyberKnife of New York.
Support the 26th annual Families Walk for Hope
The 26th annual Families Walk for Hope has been postponed. A future date will be announced as soon as the health of our region becomes more stable and we know we can safely be together.
Positive body image for self-acceptance
By Danielle Johnson RDN, CDN Self-acceptance is a decision to be made by you. If you find that your body image is negatively affecting your health, or you’re just simply tired of fighting with yourself and your body, self-acceptance may be an excellent tool for you to explore.
Do this, not that – exercise modifications for avoiding back pain
It’s no secret that exercise is important for avoiding back pain. Being physically active helps strengthen your muscles which supports your spine as well as other important structures in the body. It’s also important to note that if you are already suffering from back pain, some exercise and light movement is beneficially to your recovery.…
Gastric sleeve procedure gave Jennifer a new, healthier life
Jennifer Shemet of Lindenhurst had been overweight most of her life and had tried “everything that I could possibly imagine” to lose weight. “My family all have passed away from morbid obesity. I had just got married and wanted to start a family and I wasn’t able conceive because of my weight,” she said.
Put your best fork forward – eating your way to a healthier heart
Cardiovascular disease now affects nearly half of all American adults. But did you know that one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal in the fight against heart disease is actually your fork? What you choose to eat every day plays a big role in your heart health and can impact your risk for…