Summertime is the perfect time for outdoor activities. On Long Island, there are many free and low-cost ways to stay healthy available to all local residents. If you are thinking about living a healthier lifestyle, follow Harmony Healthcare Long Island’ guide to affordable summer exercise activities.
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Men’s Health Month: Why Strong Men Don’t Avoid the Doctor
We all know men sometimes have the attitude that they can do anything. However, this feeling of invincibility can do more harm than good when it comes to health and wellness. Although it may feel out of character for you, seeing a doctor is critically important. During Men’s Health Month this June, we urge you to follow the lead of strong men who make visiting a health center regularly a priority.
How to Start Exercising Again After a Long Winter
When the weather is cold and the days are short, it is easy to become a little lazy. After all those months, you may be out of shape and you might not be able to figure out how to start exercising again. If this sounds like where you are at right now, take a page from Harmony Healthcare Long Island’ healthy living game plan for a healthier you.
How to Spot Common Eye Problems (and How to Protect Your Vision)
When it comes to health and wellness, people sometimes overlook eye care. Many Long Islanders live with common eye problems, like refractive errors, that are going untreated. During Healthy Vision Month this May, Harmony Healthcare Long Island is here to help you more clearly recognize when it is time to visit the optometrist.
Conquering Your Child’s Fear of Pediatric Doctors
Whether it causes your child to cry or throw a temper tantrum, the fear of visiting the doctor can be a challenging issue for parents. To improve your child’s experience at our health centers, practicing the following strategies may help to minimize their fear of a visit to a pediatric doctor.
National Minority Health Month Aims to Boost Vaccine Awareness
Across the country and right here in Nassau County, the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted minority communities with higher rates of cases, hospitalizations and deaths. As a result, advocacy groups are shining a spotlight on the vaccine during National Minority Health Month this April. Now that vaccination appointments are available to all New Yorkers ages 16 or above, learn the vital information about this potentially life-saving shot.