Study suggests later maternal age for a woman’s last child may indicate greater longevity; experts say late pregnancy brings more risks for the unborn
Women’s Health
Study: Home Hair Color Not Strongly Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
Deborah Jeanne Sergeant A new study published by BMJ indicates that permanent hair color does not increase risk of most cancers and only slightly
Emotional Abuse: Women Are Often the Target
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant One in four women and one in seven men will be victims of at least one incident of severe physical
Rochester Center for Sexual Wellness Opens in Penfield
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Many issues involving intimate relationships, gender and menopause overlap and also represent some of the most sensitive health concerns patients
Charcoal Masks Cleanse, Tighten Skin
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Activated charcoal masks have become a popular facial treatment, available both at spas and over the counter at stores. “A
Breast Cancer Surgeon is Breast Cancer Survivor
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Marguerite Dynksi, a medical doctor with Rochester Regional Health, had originally trained as a general surgeon, but in 1992 she
How to Help When Cancer Strikes a Loved One
Four experts weigh in on what to do to help a loved one who just got a cancer diagnosis By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If
Why Women Don’t Exercise Enough
Less than half of women exercise enough, says CDC By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Only 49.3% of women over age 18 meet the federal physical
Do’s & Don’ts: Summer Fitness for Women
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Warm, sun-filled days can jumpstart your fitness routine. Try these tips from area experts to make this your fittest summer
Osteoporosis Risk Often Overlooked
Half of women 50 and older and 20% of men will break a bone because of osteoporosis at some point in their lives. By