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A woman deep sleeping peacefully in her bed.

Brain & Mental Health Health & Wellness

How Much Deep Sleep Do You Need?

Sleep is an essential biological process that’s a reversible state of reduced responsiveness and motor activity. Sleep supports our overall health in many ways. Among the various stages of sleep, deep sleep and...

November 6, 2024

5 min read

A group of friends supporting each other on National Coming Out Day.

Brain & Mental Health Health & Wellness

Tips for Coming Out (And Inviting In)

Defining sexuality and gender identity is a significant experience, particularly for members of the LGBTQ* community. In recent years, the traditional term “Coming Out” has shifted towards “Inviting...

October 10, 2024

5 min read

A husband and wife who use semaglutide for weight loss are exercising together.

Health & Wellness

Semaglutide for Weight Loss: Is It Safe?

Originally developed to manage type 2 diabetes, semaglutide mimics a natural hormone that plays a key role in controlling blood sugar, appetite, and digestion. This medication has also gained widespread attention for...

October 2, 2024

4 min read

Two women exercising outdoors, losing weight to fight diabetes.

Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

The Link Between Obesity and Diabetes

Obesity can greatly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, as it often leads to insulin resistance—where the body must produce more insulin to meet the metabolic demands of a high fat mass. In predisposed...

September 4, 2024

4 min read

I man outside after exercising in an effort to reverse his type 2 diabetes.

Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Can You Reverse Type 2 Diabetes?

More than 30 million Americans are living with diabetes, and millions more are at risk due to prediabetes. By 2050, it’s estimated that one in three adults worldwide may be affected. However, there’s...

August 28, 2024

4 min read

A father practicing swim safety with his son while swimming in the ocean.

Children’s Health Health & Wellness

Swim Safety Tips for a Safe Summer in the Water

Long Island’s beaches, pools and lakes offer perfect summer escapes, but with these water activities comes the responsibility of swimming safely. Understanding and practicing water safety measures can prevent drowning...

August 13, 2024

5 min read

Health & Wellness

How Often Should You Get Tested for STIs?

Regular testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is important for maintaining sexual health and preventing the spread of infections, including some that can lead to complications if left untreated. How...

August 1, 2024

4 min read

Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Living Kidney Donor Requirements: Are You a Match?

According to the National Kidney Foundation, about 37 million Americans have chronic kidney disease, and over 92,000 people are on the waiting list for a kidney transplant. The average wait time for a...

July 3, 2024

5 min read

Cancer Care & Research Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness Pain Management

Can You Receive Palliative Care at Home?

Living with a serious illness can be a scary and confusing experience for you or your loved one. It’s a time when receiving dedicated, personalized care focused on minimizing pain and providing emotional support can...

July 1, 2024

3 min read

When should you be offered Palliative Care

Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness Pain Management

When Should Someone Be Offered Palliative Care?

Palliative care is a specialized form of medical care designed to provide relief from the symptoms and stress of serious illness. It’s appropriate for people with a wide range of conditions, including cancer...

June 20, 2024

3 min read

Topic: Health & Wellness

How Much Deep Sleep Do You Need?

Tips for Coming Out (And Inviting In)

Semaglutide for Weight Loss: Is It Safe?

The Link Between Obesity and Diabetes

Can You Reverse Type 2 Diabetes?

Swim Safety Tips for a Safe Summer in the Water

How Often Should You Get Tested for STIs?

Living Kidney Donor Requirements: Are You a Match?

Can You Receive Palliative Care at Home?

When Should Someone Be Offered Palliative Care?

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