By Ernst Lamothe Jr. While the topic of opioids continues to be on the front of the news, America has another drug epidemic: the overmedication
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Pamela S. Polashenski, M.D.
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Working Out in Cold Weather
Experts recommend plenty of ways to get active in wintertime By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The weather may be frightful, but don’t let this winter
Cold Hands or Toes? You May Have Raynaud’s
Up to 10 percent of the population experience extreme sensitivity to cold, according to organization By Kyra Mancine As winter weather rushes in, we
Heard the Latest on Yoga?
Off-beat ways to perform yoga has become a huge trend, thanks, in part, to a new generation of yogis By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Yoga:
Diet’s Role in Heart Disease
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Your fork can influence your risk of heart disease. While genetics also affect your chances, diet represents one factor you
Don’t Eat This if You’re Taking That
By Jim Miller If the prescription label says “take with meals,” does it matter what you eat? It depends on the medication. Many meds
New Comfort Care Home Taking Shape in Newark
Volunteers say new place to fill a gap in Ontario County By John Addyman Where do you want to die? At home? If that’s
Buffalo Resident Celebrates 105 Years
Mary Pecoraro has no major medical issues to date except she can no longer hear By Katie Coleman Celebrating 105 years of life was
Sex After 90?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Can older adults enjoy sexual intimacy? Local experts say yes. “Many people remain sexually active well into their 80s and