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The Fundamentals of Mental Health
If a loved one is exhibiting signs of mental illness, have an open, honest discussion By Mary Zagari K. MacLeod, Ph.D. Mental health includes
Robert M. Biernbaum, D.O.
Trillium Health chief medical officer talks about the ‘unfortunate’ stigma against HIV patients and the agency’s effort to help those with substance abuse disorders
Need a Health Coach?
Most will reinforce the importance of wellness, nutrition. But they come at a cost. By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Health coaching rides the trend of
The Importance of Being Heard
The local chapter of Hearing Loss Association of America is in its 35th year of connecting those with hearing loss to resources — and
5 Things You Should Know About Quitting Smoking
By Ernst Lamothe Jr. Smoking rates in the U.S. have declined in recent decades. However, about 15.5 percent of the population — or about
CBD Oil 101
More people are using cannabidiol (CBD) oil for chronic pain, inflammation, anxiety, depression By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant In light of the opioid epidemic, many
10 Tips to Live a Long, Healthy Life
By Susan Friedman, MD Special for In Good Health, Rochester’s Healthcare Newspaper The best estimates are that only about a third of health is
‘No One Wants to Be Another Example on TV’
The opioid epidemic knows no bounds, and that includes how it is affecting older populations By Colleen M. Farrell Talk of the dangers of
Sports Concussions: Much Worse for Women
Heading the ball accounts for 25 percent of concussions among female soccer players By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The injury caused by concussion appears to