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Summer Events in WNY |
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During the summer months, Western New York boasts beautiful weather to go along with the great food and great people of this region. The warm weather and sunshine gives us all a chance to spend time outdoors at one of our renowned parks or at one of the many outdoor festivals and concerts that WNY has to offer. We want everyone to be safe while enjoying themselves this summer so remember these basic saftey pointers:
- Stay Hydrated
- Use Sunscreen
- Protect your Eyes from the Sun
- Be Responsible with Alcohol
Click here for a comprehensive list of summer events around WNY (BestofWNY.com)
In the event that you do suffer an injury or illness while enjoying this summer, WNY Immediate Care facilites are open late on weekdays and on weekends for your convenience.
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The Germiest Spots in Your Hotel Room |
 Hopefully you pack hand sanitizer when you travel because you may need it - especially in your hotel room. If you flick on the light switch or use the remote control to turn on the TV, you've just touched two of the dirtiest spots in your room, according to a new study led by Katie Kirsch, an undergraduate student at the University of Houston. Kirsch expected to find that the hotel room toilet and bathroom sink had high levels of germs - which they do - but she was surprised to learn that the most bacteria-ridden surfaces were nowhere near the bathroom.
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Researchers Call Strawberries the New Superfruit |
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 A diet rich in strawberries may be an important addition to the diets of individuals who are on healthcare and wellness programs to lower their cholesterol. A new study has shown that the berry may play an important role in preventing much of the cardiovascular damage that comes from having high cholesterol.
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| Pineapple-Teriyaki Chicken |
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 Grilled teriyaki chicken with pineapple can be made with just a few pantry staples. Although it's delicious when made with canned pineapple, fresh pineapple and its juice can easily be used in its place. Serve with brown rice and snow peas.
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| 5 Real Diseases That Make You Act Like a Zombie |
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 If we're going to talk about zombie-like diseases, we first need to decide what the symptoms of being a zombie actually are. That would include traits like rotting or dead flesh, a trance-like state that would rob people of any sign of higher cognitive function, an inability to communicate in anything more than moans and grunts, a slow, shuffling gait, and (if we're really lucky) a taste for human brains, or at the very least the desire to bite people.
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