Nothing announces “summer is here!” quite like watermelon. But what are we really eating? Sugar and water? Empty calories? Surprisingly, no. Watermelon is a
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Cuts, Rashes, Bites. Poison Ivy. Oh My!
Summer first aid: Treatment at home for the season’s most common issues By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant≠ Cuts, rashes, bites, oh my! Summertime —
Savor Summer Without Sacrificing Your Health
By Shaina Zazzaro Summer is the season of sunshine, connection and making memories. It’s the time of year when people naturally spend more
Women More Exposed to Back Pain Than Men
What you can do to reduce your risk By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Statistically, women experience more back pain than men. Women’s smaller frames
Family Chief Medical Officer
Women typically manage the entire family’s health. Here’s what can make that easier By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Numerous studies relate that women tend
All About PMOS
Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, previously called PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), affects an estimated 1 out of 8 women worldwide By Eva Briggs, MD
Bad News: FDA Authorizes Flavored Vapes
New rule likely to increase vaping among youth By Jennifer Faringer The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized flavored electronic cigarettes (vapes) in
Finding Real Relief: How Allergen Immunotherapy Can Offer Lasting Freedom from Allergies
By Albert S Hartel MD Rochester ranks among the toughest cities in America for allergies and asthma, recently placing fifth worst nationally for
Calorie Blasting Activities
Want to lose weight? A daily amble won’t do it By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Of course, any movement is better than no
Should You Get a Heart Calcium Scan?
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I just turned 58 and heart disease runs in my family. My cholesterol has been creeping up,