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 Long Island News & PR October 31, 2016
Public health, environmental, justice, and labor groups issuing a call to Governor Andrew Cuomo to finally enact and fully fund the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) of 2006.
By Long Island News & PR October 28, 2016
Residents who use tobacco encouraged to obtain help in breaking their addiction through Suffolk County’s “Learn to Be …Tobacco Free” program.
By Long Island News & PR October 28, 2016
Suffolk County residents are encouraged to take advantage of scheduled Opioid Overdose Prevention Program-Narcan Training Classes.
By EAC Network October 27, 2016
Long Beach residents attend Senior Respite launch to learn about senior care options.
By Long Island News & PR October 27, 2016
ShopRite and prescription benefits manager Paramount Rx join forces this Nov. for National Diabetes Awareness Month, hosting free blood glucose screenings.
By Allison Gayne October 27, 2016
Latest LIAF Memory Fitness Center offers innovative and critically needed programs for individuals facing Alzheimer’s Disease and their caregivers.
By Long Island News & PR October 27, 2016
Open enrollment for Qualified Health Plans begins on November 1, 2016 and runs through January 31, 2017.
By Long Island News & PR October 26, 2016
Whether you’re goblin or ghoul, vampire or witch, poor costume choices and face paint allergies can haunt you long after Halloween if they cause injury.
By Long Island News & PR October 26, 2016
Did you know that mammograms are still the best tool for breast cancer screening? It’s true, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) certifies facilities that perform them.
By Long Island News & PR October 24, 2016
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced that Cigna will end its policy of requiring prior authorization for medication-assisted treatment (“MAT”) for opioid use disorder.
By Long Island News & PR October 21, 2016
Individuals can turn in drugs anonymously, whether the drugs were prescribed to them or not.
By Long Island News & PR October 21, 2016
Senator Todd Kaminsky is pleased to announce his 2016 Golden Gathering health fair for senior citizens takes place on Friday, October 21.
By Long Island News & PR October 20, 2016
The action follows landmark legislation signed by the Governor earlier this year to combat the heroin and opioid crisis in New York State.
By Long Island News & PR October 20, 2016
Women giving birth in New York’s 126 birthing hospitals will receive additional encouragement and support to help them breastfeed from birth.
By Long Island News & PR October 19, 2016
Governor Cuomo today announced the launch of five public service announcements as part of a campaign to urge New Yorkers to join together in the fight against addiction.
By Long Island News & PR October 18, 2016
Purina’s fourth annual Better With Pets Summit will bring together 15 pet experts to explore how pets better our lives every day, and explore the future of pet nutrition.
By Long Island News & PR October 18, 2016
Treatment as seen on Good Morning America! Join in the educational seminar on Thursday, October 20th at Vibrant Rejuvenation in Commack, NY.
By Long Island News & PR October 17, 2016
Tyson Foods is recalling approximately 1,148 pounds of frozen popcorn chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials.
By Long Island News & PR October 17, 2016
Former federal prosecutor and State Senator Todd Kaminsky was endorsed by 1199SEIU in his bid for reelection to the State Senate.
By Long Island News & PR October 15, 2016
Hundreds of employees, friends and family will unite with thousands more Long Islanders at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Long Island.