Make sure your children’s packs don’t hurt their backs By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Chronic low back pain is prevalent among youth, with 13%
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What My Garden Has Taught Me
Practical tips, advice and hope for those who live alone By Gwenn Voelckers As summer fades and the days grow shorter, my garden
Fall: Apples, Leaves and Allergies
By Jocelyn M. Harrington As the vibrant leaves of Rochester turn brilliant shades of red, orange and gold, many residents welcome fall with
My Neighbor’s Suicide: The Last Day Reggie Lived
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant I once had a neighbor I’ll refer to as “Reggie” for the sake of his family’s privacy. He took
New Blood Pressure Guidelines Highlight Lifestyle Changes
Nearly half of U.S. adults should receive earlier treatment for high blood pressure, including lifestyle changes and medications, according to a set of new
Decrease in Overall Heart Disease Mortality
From 1970 to 2022, there was a decrease in heart disease mortality overall, but an increase in mortality from other heart conditions, including heart
Take Heart! 5 Steps to a Healthy Ticker
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant We can’t do anything about the genes our parents gave us. But even if those include heart problems, you
Help for Family Caregivers
Many resources can assist people caring for people with dementia By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s or another form
Alzheimer’s: When the Caregiver Happens to Be a Physician Assistant
Melanie Geiger, trained as a physician assistant, is one of her mom’s main caregivers By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant For Melanie Geiger of Walworth,
Fewer Americans Are Drinking Alcohol as Health Concerns Rise
Fewer U.S. adults say they drink alcohol, and more now believe that even moderate drinking can harm their health, a new Gallup poll finds.