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 Esther Forrester June 12, 2013
What do you say after you had a great date?
By Christian Abbatecola June 11, 2013
As the overall mortality rate in New York City is on the decline, a substantial increase in diabetes-related deaths has occurred.
By Wendy L June 03, 2013
Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, from Long Island, has been diagnosed with lung cancer and plans to undergo treatment soon. She remains committed to Long Island and plans to also run for re-election in 2014 after recovery.
By Joe Randazzo June 01, 2013
Seven months later, Hurricane Sandy has brought one more plight.
By Debbi Spiegel June 01, 2013
June is National Fruit and Vegetable Month.
By Debbi Spiegel May 28, 2013
Is your body ready to step onto the beach or go poolside?
By Debbi Spiegel May 18, 2013
National Safe Boating Week is May 18th-24th.
By Wendy L May 15, 2013
The latest Medicare fraud crackdown includes charges to four New Yorkers who falsely billed to Medicare and Medicaid programs totaling more than $17 million.
By Esther Forrester May 08, 2013
Single karate instructor in the suburbs struggles to find viable dating options and honor commitments.
By Debbi Spiegel May 08, 2013
May is Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month.
By Lyndsay McCabe May 02, 2013
Though much of the hospital is still closed, Long Beach Medical Center is looking to reopen the emergency wing within the next few weeks, and to potentially relocate other wings to temporary facilities.
By Vickie Moller May 02, 2013
Sustainable Long Island, a non-profit organization that has been working toward economic development, environmental health and social equity for Long Islanders since 1996, has just been awarded $130,000 in grant funding from the Unitarian Universalist ...
By Lyndsay McCabe May 01, 2013
Though SUNY officials have withdrawn their proposal to close Long Island College Hospital, SUNY Downstate still finds the institution to be a waste of money.
By Vickie Moller April 23, 2013
If City Health Commissioner Thomas A. Farley and City Council speaker Christine C. Quinn have their way, retailers in New York City will be banned from selling cigarettes to people under 21.
By Debbi Spiegel April 17, 2013
Long Island parents may find their children hearing about the tragedy and find themselves in a difficult discussion.
By Debbi Spiegel April 13, 2013
Experience the healing and therapeutic benefits of the spa at a discount.
By Vickie Moller April 11, 2013
United States District Judge Joseph F. Bianco yesterday sentenced Helene Michel, a resident of Old Brookville, to 12 years in federal prison for $10 million Medicare fraud and HIPAA identity theft.
By Lyndsay McCabe April 06, 2013
A New York judge has ruled that girls of any age can now purchase emergency contraceptives without a prescription.
By Vickie Moller April 02, 2013
NJ Gov. Chris Christie Monday signed legislation into law prohibiting minors under 14 years of age from using spray tanning in tanning facilities and prohibiting minors under 17 years of age from using commercial tanning ...