Rochester Regional Health moves past milestone By Matthew Liptak The robotic surgery program at Rochester General moved past its 10,000th robotic surgery in the
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Life’s Simple 7: Key to Brain, Heart Health
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The American Heart Association developed the “Life’s Simple 7” program to help keep the brain and heart healthy from childhood
9 Races to Run on Thanksgiving Day
Take part in a healthy Thanksgiving tradition — run in one of many pre-meal races in the region By Kyra Mancine Thanksgiving Day is
5 Myths About Organ Donation
By Ernst Lamothe Jr. We have heard so many myths about organ donation. Anything from “my religion prohibits organ donation” to “if I am
Shingles: To Vaccinate or Not?
For experts, it’s a no brainer. If you had chickenpox as a child and are over 50, you should get the vaccine By Deborah
Yoga: Flexibility, Strength for Active Adults
By Christine Green Karen Des Jardin of Holley can just about do a split with the assistance of a stuffed yoga bolster thanks to
Planning for the Empty Nest Retirement Years
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant When it comes to retirement and empty nest planning, many people focus on their financial future and health care. While
Cristina Rusu, M.D.
New internist at Geneva General Hospital thrilled to work in the Finger Lakes, a place she says reminds her of her native Romania By
When You Wake Up Blind
Landscaper from the Archdiocese of Rochester — who one day woke up blind — talks about his experience and how he found help in
Project REBUILD
Program helps people who have visual problems that can’t be corrected By John Addyman Here’s the good news: if you’re 60 or over, you