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Easy Ways to Boost Your Mood Through Exercise

By Carlos on January 16, 2019 Health & Wellness

Everyone has those days when they feel down in the dumps. However, how you respond in such a situation is what matters most. Many people think that exercising is all about burning calories and keeping fit. That is not the case because you can use exercise to boost your mood. Here is how exercise helps lighten your mood. Enhances the Flow of Oxygen Your muscles require oxygen. When you are busy exercising, your heart and lungs pump oxygenated blood to the muscles. Additionally, working out on a regular basis raises the number of capillaries that send oxygenated blood to different…

Ways to Enjoy Holiday Parties Without Packing on the Pounds

By Carlos on November 30, 2018 Health & Wellness

By Lauren Jablonski During the holiday season, there is food everywhere and you might be tempted to overindulge. Everyone around you is telling you it is okay to have fun and eat whatever you like. It is normal to succumb to these urges, but you need to be disciplined in order to avoid pilling on pounds during the holidays. Even though you might have broken some of your normal routines, stay within limits so you don’t gain more weight. The following ways will help enjoy the holidays without packing on the pounds. Keep a Food Log Setting goals will help…

Tips to Prevent Lung Cancer

By Carlos on November 1, 2018 Health & Wellness

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer for people in the United States and it’s more lethal than other forms of cancer. While it is not always possible to completely prevent the disease from developing, there are tips you can follow to prevent lung cancer. Don’t Smoke, or Quit if You Do As smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, accounting for 80 to 90 percent of all instances, not smoking is one of the best ways to prevent the disease. If you do smoke, you can decrease your risk by quitting smoking now. Not smoking or quitting…

Women’s Health Day

By Carlos on October 20, 2018

Featured speaker Shannon Miller is the most decorated gymnast in American history, with seven Olympic medals (including two gold medals) and nine World Championship medals (five gold medals), and is the only female athlete inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame – twice. The Women’s Health Day event, hosted by Advanced Specialty Care in Commack, open to the public, includes a choice of three health seminars, continental breakfast and a box lunch. The morning kicks off with 10 Stony Brook Medicine experts sharing the latest information, research and thinking about topics that concern women most. Healthcare professionals will also…

How Coloring Can Combat Stress

By Carlos on August 2, 2018 Health & Wellness

Coloring is a new object of fascination among adults, it’s been discovered that it is stress relieving tool with far reaching health benefits. Coloring can also be executed on digital platforms like tablets, PC and Smartphone. Coloring generates wellness, a calming ambience and stimulates the brain’s motor skills. Dr. Carl Jung is one of the first psychologists to tout coloring’s ability to produce a calming and relaxing effect. Another psychologist, Gloria Martinez opines that coloring activates the cerebral hemispheres of the brain, most notably the vision and motor skills since the activity demands logic and creativity. The logic comes from…

Summer Tips for a Healthy Heart

By Carlos on June 29, 2018 Health & Wellness

As much fun as the warm weather can be, it’s important to know heart-healthy tips on how to thrive in the heat. Many people don’t think they need to modify their lifestyle to safely manage the heat, but paying attention to when you exercise and what you eat can make a significant difference in how well your body copes with the heat. Heart Health Challenges in the Summer Your heart has to pump harder to cool you down and make you sweat. For people with a compromised heart, this extra stress from the additional pumping can overwhelm the cardiovascular system.…

Advantage Care Health Centers Care Mapping Meetings

By Carlos on June 18, 2018

Ways to Stay Healthy After Cancer Treatment

By Carlos on June 3, 2018 Health & Wellness

Cancer takes a toll on you both physically and emotionally. Here are some ways that you can regain feeling secure and healthy during National Cancer Survivors Day. See a Therapist Therapists can deal with the aftermath of cancer and cancer treatment. They understand the security that you lose and have ways that you can begin to regain it. A therapist can also help you deal with any depression and issues with motivation that you may have. Connect with Others Many people who have cancer feel isolated from everyone else when they are sick. You may feel that other people cannot…

Reasons to Schedule a Well-Woman Visit

By Carlos on May 14, 2018 Health & Wellness

Being proactive with your health and seeing a doctor regularly are important to preventing serious medical conditions. Well-woman visits (also known as annual exams, pelvic exams, or gynecological exams) are an important part of your preventative care routine. What is a Well-Woman Visit? A well-woman visit is an exam performed by any doctor, nurse practitioner, or other provider. You often can see your regular primary care physician if you prefer, or you can schedule your well-woman visit with an ob/gyn. At a well-woman visit, the goal is prevention. Your provider will examine you physically and ask you questions about your…

Free Smiles That Shine Event

By Carlos on February 23, 2018

FEBRUARY IS NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH Children’s Smiles Brighten Our Lives. Let’s give them healthy smiles that last a lifetime. Join Fidelis Care, Advantage Care Health Centers, and DentaQuest, & Compare Foods for a FREE Smiles that Shine Event. Friday, Feb. 23rd 11am – 1pm Compare Foods 120 North Main St, Freeport NY Friday, February 23rd, 2pm – 4pm Compare Foods 11 West Merrick Rd, Freeport NY Free Dental Screenings, Health Insurance information, Face Paintings, Giveaways, and Refreshments (while supplies last).

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