Health and Lifestyle
Eleazer’s Soul Food Is on Its Way to Mastic
Eleazer’s in North Bellport is the epitome of a mom-and-pop business. When I pulled into the parking lot, Jerome Eleazer’s uncle was outside sweeping the sidewalk. His sister was carrying a huge bag of...
Watermelon – The Juicy Star of Summer
By Nancy Vallarella
Ah, Labor Day weekend—the final curtain call for summer! It’s the time when we honor the hard-working spirit of America by indulging in BBQs, beach days, and, of course, the ultimate summer...
Raising Awareness for a Rare Disease
I remember the evening like it was last night. My wife and I were newly dating and out to eat at a popular burger place in Astoria. After taking a bite of the burger,...
Uncovering the Hidden Charm of the Southern Tomato Sandwich
By Nancy VallarellaPhoto credit - Nancy Vallarella
Imagine a summer day in the South, where the air is thick with heat, the cicadas are serenading, and the kitchen is bustling with the creation of a...
Family Estrangement on the Rise
The issue of family estrangement is a societal phenomenon that hasn’t gotten much attention over the years. However, lately more studies have indicated it’s on the rise. According to Psychology Today, in an article...
Burnout – Alive and Well in America’s Workplace
While “burnout” may not be a classic medical term, it nonetheless affects thousands of workers, who, before their work life has concluded, will succumb to it. This is especially true for healthcare workers but...
Suffolk County Recognizes 2024 Healthcare Heroes
(Left to right) Peter Montague, Jimmy Mack, Keri Moschetto, Dr. Carl Goodman, Anthony Minelli, Dr. Edison Blanco, Dr. Tia Knight-Forbes, Mary Jane Finnegan, Kacey Farber.
In March 2021, the Suffolk County Legislature approved a resolution...
June is Lipedema Awareness Month: Understanding Lipedema and How to Manage It
By Dr. Laura Haydon, PT, DPT, CLT
Have you ever noticed that no matter how much you diet or exercise, the fat around your hips, thighs, and legs won’t budge? Do your legs feel heavy...
St. Catherine of Siena Hospital Hosts Dedication for Newly Renovated ED
On Monday, June 17, St. Catherine of Siena Hospital in Kings Park held an event to celebrate their recently completed Emergency Department (ED) expansion and renovation. The event brought together Catholic Health Services administrators,...
Let’s Hear it for the Fathers
By Peter Chidichimo
Let’s face it: historically, mothers, and their associated holiday, have received more attention compared to Father’s Day. And why not? Mothers bond early with their newborns, especially where breastfeeding is involved, and...
Marijuana and the Teenage Brain
I personally started smoking marijuana in middle school. I was barely even a teenager when I took my first drag. I was a sports kid during the week but hung out with the kids...
Pickleball Anyone, Pickleball Everyone
Can you guess what the fastest growing sport is since 2019? Yes, it’s pickleball, the new craze that is soaring in popularity across the nation. What is pickleball? Around since the mid-1960s, pickleball is...
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