By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that 5.7 million Americans have heart failure, a condition that contributes
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Hospital Bill: Price Transparency Now in Effect
Will the new policy help consumers? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant As of Jan. 1, health care providers have been required to post the price
Skin: the Forgotten Organ
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant In recent years, more attention has been given to probiotics as they relate to digestion and, by extension, the entire
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Lead physician of Physician House Calls program at Jewish Senior Life loves spending time with patients — at their homes By Chris Motola Q:
4 Tips for Healthy Fighting
By Nicki Ditch Couples generally come to counseling hoping to “stop fighting” but couples need to address dissatisfaction in order to promote healthy relationships.
Fitness Trends for 2019
Rowing, online personal training and increasing use of apps among some of trends By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant What’s new for fitness in 2019? Local
Dairy Milk Vs. Non-Dairy Milk. Are They All the Same?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant For the past 15 years, plant-based “milk” beverages have offered alternatives to dairy milk, which originates from animals. While those
Guide to Comfort Food
Satisfy comfort-food cravings with healthy makeovers By Anne Palumbo Comfort food is food that soothes the soul and satisfies the appetite. Often, it’s food
More Women Than Men Reporting Higher Levels of Stress
Stress is on the rise for women — nearly half of women in survey said their stress has increased over the past five years,
Alcohol & Breastfeeding. Do They Go Well Together?
Lactation consultant in Rochester says many moms receive mixed information on alcohol and breast feeding by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Should nursing moms avoid alcohol?