Want to lose weight and keep it off? Medical doctor favors strength training more so than aerobic exercise. She also talks about how resistance
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Is Integrative Medicine Helpful or Hooey?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Some providers of healthcare go beyond the typical “MD” and Western medicine services and modalities. So how can you
Backpack Safety
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%
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
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,
Alzheimer’s Association Shares Latest Research
Virtual free event focusing on the latest news related to dementia is slated for Sept. 9 The Rochester and Finger Lakes Region Chapter
Alzheimer’s: Respite Care for Caregivers, Patients
Lifespan, a regional nonprofit providing information, guidance and services for older adults and caregivers, is one of 41 organizations throughout the country to win