Specialist in obesity medicine affiliated with Finger Lakes Health: Some medical providers still fail to see obesity as a disease. ‘Unfortunately, people still see
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Cancer: When Should Families Do Genetic Testing?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The first-degree relatives of women with breast and gynecologic cancers may be at higher risk for developing cancer. But
Dealing with Dry Skin
Older skin is especially prone to drying out during winter months By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If you or someone you love is “of
Want To Avoid Having a Troublesome Teen? Get Boys Involved in Youth Sports, Study Says
Worried your boy is going to be a difficult teen, in constant friction with parents, teachers and other authority figures? Get him involved in
Deputy Director at Rochester Airport to Speak at HLAA Meeting
Navigating a trip to a busy airport these days can be very difficult. And if you are hard of hearing, deaf or blind, it
Functional Medicine? What Is It?
Practice is gaining in popularity as more patients grow weary of only treating symptoms and not finding solutions to their health problems By Deborah
Eating Better in the New Year
By Shaina Zazzaro The start of a new year brings a renewed sense of purpose — a chance to commit to healthier habits,
10 Opportunities for Improving Our Health in 2026
By Susan Friedman, Lifestyle Medicine Physician and Geriatrician A new year always offers a natural point of renewal, and the start of 2026
Why Soup Is the Perfect Meal
Think about it: in one fell nutrient-dense swoop, you can get your proteins, your fiber-rich carbs, your vegetables and your fluids. How glorious is
5 Things You Need to Know About Bronchitis, Pneumonia
By Ernst Lamothe Jr As winter sets in and people retreat indoors, respiratory illnesses such as bronchitis and pneumonia begin to surge. While