New OB-GYN chief at Highland Hospital talks about her career, new responsibilities and background in nursing — and compares practicing in Rochester and Syracuse
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Over 40? Get Fitter and Live 5 Extra Years
If you’re over 40 and raise your levels of exercise to that of the top 25% of your peers, you might gain an average
Kratom Addiction: A Growing Problem in the West
By Mark Winsberg, M.D. Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, where it has been used for centuries as
Be Wary of Winter Heart Attacks
The risk of having a heart attack during the winter months is twice as high as it is during the summertime. Find out why
Meet the ‘New You’
By Shaina Zazzaro New year, new you. How many times have you heard that? ‘Tis the season for weight loss goals! Skip the
All About Audiology: This High-demand Field Has Many Facets
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual mean wage in the Rochester area for audiologists is $80,730. By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
10 Things to Do to Stay Healthy in 2025
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant For the past 20 years, I’ve regularly written on wide variety of health topics. This involves interviewing health experts
Birth Defect Prevention Begins Before Conception
Try these steps to decrease the risks By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant One in every 33 babies born in the US will have some
Raising Fertility
There’s an art and science in increasing fertility By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant About 9% of men and 11% of women of childbearing age
Birth Recovery: How to Heal Better and Feel Better
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Imagine struggling with a chronic illness for nine months and then running a marathon, followed by experiencing a large,