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Unwinding With Therapy Dogs

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New Lane Elementary students enjoy the therapy dog visit with Love on a Leash therapy dogs and their owners. Middle Country Central School District’s New Lane Elementary School students recently had the opportunity to learn about and benefit from the Love on a Leash therapy dog program during a visit to the school by several […]
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Lakeside Student Make Sandwiches For Charity

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Pictured: Hazel, Maisy and Hadley. Photos courtesy of the Merrick Union Free School District. To spread some love on Valentine’s Day, students at Norman J. Levy Lakeside School donated and assembled cold cut sandwiches that were later distributed by The River Fund, a poverty center that connects those with food insecurity. “You should know what […]
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Getting Started With Crochet

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Hobbies provide an opportunity to learn new skills, meet people, earn a little extra money, and keep minds sharp. Peruse the aisles of a home improvement retailer or craft store and you’re likely to find many different ideas for keeping busy. When visiting the yarn aisle of a favorite shop, shoppers may be inspired to […]
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Fun Ways For Seniors To Stay Active

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Physical activity is an important component of overall health. Health experts advise that exercise can increase lean body mass, prevent conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, improve balance, and positively affect mental health/cognition. Exercise also can foster socialization with others, helping people overcome boredom and isolation. As individuals get
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Heart Healthy Foods To Add To Your Diet

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A healthy diet can help people lower their risk for various conditions, including heart disease. That’s a significant benefit, as the World Health Organization estimates that 32 percent of deaths across the globe can be attributed to cardiovascular disease, which is an umbrella term used to refer to a group of disorders of the heart […]
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Facts About Women’s Heart Health

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If asked to name the No. 1 killer of women, many people might be excused for providing an incorrect answer. Various issues affect women’s health, and some issues garner more attention than others. But nothing kills more women each year than cardiovascular disease, which the American Heart Association notes causes one in three deaths of […]