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By Alysa Ferguson, MS, RD, CDE Physical activity is one of the first-line treatments in type 2 diabetes, due to the fact that exercise can improve blood sugar control and help with weight management. Most people with diabetes are used to hearing about the benefits of walking. Walking is something that most people can…
By Tim Jahn, M.ED Terrell River County Park is a passive park and preserve located south of Montauk Highway in East Moriches. Formerly known as the Havens Estate, this 263-acre preserve was purchased by Suffolk County in 1986. In 2001, the Moriches Bay Audubon Society was designated as the park stewards. There are no amenities…
By Tim Jahn, M.ED The Town of Brookhaven Ecology Site, Park and Zoo is located on a landfill that was closed in 1974. Now the site at 249 Buckley Road in Holtsville includes a playground and picnic area, a pool, a fitness trail, greenhouses and a zoo. The 1.2 mile fitness trail is a paved path…
By Tim Jahn, M.ED Walking is the most popular physical activity among adults. It’s free, easy and always available. If you want to get the most out of your walking, consider these suggestions: Warm up Warm up by walking at a slower pace for the first five minutes. Then do some light stretching. Stretching helps…
Recent news reports have shown a dramatic decrease in the obesity rates of children when healthful eating habits are introduced at a younger age. Statistics show that introducing healthy eating habits and encouraging activities from an earlier age, ideally with pre-school aged children, can help decrease obesity early on and possibly prevent it in the…
By Kerri Kreh Reda, M.P.H. You know that parenting can be a tough job requiring lots of stamina and patience. Life throws many challenges at us and keeping up with a family’s schedule can be exhausting. Parents who take good care of themselves feel better and have more energy to meet the needs of their…