Enterovirus D-68 confirmed in Suffolk County; four kids hospitalized
The respiratory infection may become severe and cause serious complications in children who have asthma or are immune-compromised.
The first step to the chain of survival: the importance of learning CPR
Whether you are a parent, grandparent or babysitter, taking a CPR class should be at the top of your priority list, says East Moriches EMT Critical Care Provider Kerrie Franceschini.
Marci’s Medicare Answers: home health care, fraud and Medicare Savings Program
Marci’s Medicare Answers is a service of the Medicare Rights Center, the nation’s largest independent source of information and assistance for people with Medicare.
Using yoga to balance, relax and be healthy
April Yakaboski of Aerial Fitness explains the many benefits of yoga.
Think you’re not at risk? Think again
Today is World Hepatitis Day, designated by the World Health Organization to raise awareness of the disease afflicting nearly 400 million people and killing...
Fitness trends: Spin your way to good health
Spin, an indoor cycling workout, is quickly climbing the charts of popular fitness trends and has become the latest craze in group-exercise at pretty much any gym, including several on the North Fork.
Four North Fork waterways to help your family get in shape this summer
Up for an adventure? Hit the water with your family this summer. Find out the best spots for water recreation.
Walk your way to good health — nine local trails to hike with your family
Nine local trails for you and your family to hike this summer.
Most common causes for emergency room visits
Between the hours of waiting for doctors, running tests and anxiously awaiting results, there is never a truly good time to visit the emergency...
Keeping your kids safe while they swim this summer
Every day, an average of ten people die from unintentional drowning in the United States. The Long Island Drowning Prevention Task Force was created...
