Walking is something many people take for granted until they experience extreme pain or discomfort. In some cases, foot problems can even lead to larger issues with muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments throughout the body. If you have neglected taking care of your feet lately, these simple steps can get you back on track.
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Our Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week
This year’s World Breastfeeding Week theme, “Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility,” focuses on how breastfeeding contributes to the survival, health, and well-being of all moms and their babies.
Neighborhood Health Centers: The Key to a Healthy Community
Since the 1960s, neighborhood health centers have been building healthy communities right in your backyard and throughout America. Harmony Healthcare Long Island and more than 1,400 other community health centers across the country provide increased access to affordable quality health services for adults and children from all walks of life.
Computer Vision Syndrome: How Screen Time Impacts Children’s Vision
When the visual demands of a task exceed an individual’s visual abilities to comfortably perform them, symptoms of computer vision syndrome (CVS) may emerge. Children who spend two or more continuous hours every day at a computer or using a digital device are at the greatest risk for developing CVS.
The ABCs of School and Sports Physicals
For children, summer is a time to relax and enjoy the lovely warm weather. But for parents, it’s a time to prepare for the upcoming school year. So while you may be thinking about supplies and new clothes, don’t forget to put school and sports physicals on your end-of-summer “to-do” list.
3 Smart Sun Safety Tips for Your Family
There aren’t many things more satisfying than being outside in the sunshine on a beautiful day. However, too much time spent in the sun increases your risk of developing skin cancer, one of the most commonly diagnosed types of cancer in the United States today. To ensure your family enjoys a healthy summer, follow these CDC-recommended sun safety tips.