Satisfy comfort-food cravings with healthy makeovers By Anne Palumbo Comfort food is food that soothes the soul and satisfies the appetite. Often, it’s food
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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,
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?
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
Understanding the Basics of Hypertension
By Kim Bagley Long-term untreated high blood pressure or hypertension will cause damage to organs such as your heart and kidneys. Generally speaking the
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
Does Medicare Cover Dental Care?
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I will turn 65 in a few months and will be enrolling in Medicare, but I am concerned
Why is Speech Therapy Important for Aging Adults?
By Nicole Urbanczyk As we age, we have a lower threshold for illness or injury. Weakness caused by surgeries or other medical conditions may impact
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Francis V. Finneran, M.D.
New OB-GYN at Thompson Hospital discusses why he moved from New Orleans to Canandaigua and what inspired him to become a doctor By Chris