By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Preventive health measures can help us maintain good health. As Ben Franklin stated, “A stitch in time saves nine.” While
Women’s Health
How to Reduce Post-Partum Depression Risks
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Social media portrays bringing home a new baby as a magical time of cuddles, snuggles and adorable baby photo ops.
‘Werth’ While Endeavor
Cancer survivor, author Terry Werth of Spencerport inspired through her writing By Christine Green Terry Werth, 71, of Spencerport, fought hard against the stage
Dramatic Fall in Number of Births in the U.S.
Local experts: Many factors are believed to cause shrinking birthrate, which is at the lowest level in 30 years By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If
Skin: the Forgotten Organ
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant In recent years, more attention has been given to probiotics as they relate to digestion and, by extension, the entire
More Women Than Men Reporting Higher Levels of Stress
Stress is on the rise for women — nearly half of women in survey said their stress has increased over the past five years,
The Value of Mammography in Women 75 and Over
‘It is important to encourage the women in this group to continue annual screening.’ By Stamatia Destounis, MD Current average life expectancy for American
Alcohol & Breastfeeding. Do They Go Well Together?
Lactation consultant in Rochester says many moms receive mixed information on alcohol and breast feeding by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Should nursing moms avoid alcohol?
Help Wanted: School Nurses
Only 45 percent of America’s public schools have a full-time school nurse By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Should your child become sick or hurt while
Sports Concussions: Much Worse for Women
Heading the ball accounts for 25 percent of concussions among female soccer players By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The injury caused by concussion appears to