Stress is on the rise for women — nearly half of women in survey said their stress has increased over the past five years,
Women’s Health
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?
The Value of Mammography in Women 75 and Over
‘It is important to encourage the women in this group to continue annual screening.’ By Stamatia Destounis, MD Current average life expectancy for American
Help Wanted: School Nurses
Only 45 percent of America’s public schools have a full-time school nurse By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Should your child become sick or hurt while
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
Cancer Awareness
By Carol Kreider Hearing a diagnosis of cancer is a devastating occurrence to the patient as well as to the family support system. It
How Food Can Affect UTIs
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If you frequently suffer from urinary tract infections, consider your diet. It can make a difference. To better support urinary
Is Smoking Pot While Pregnant Safe For The Baby?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Despite years of hearing the message that substance abuse during pregnancy can harm babies, the number of women smoking marijuana
Trim Healthy Mama. Is This Diet For You?
Local experts praise new diet method By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve likely heard of Trim
Being a Single Mother: A Letter to Christine
By Barbara Pierce Christine just became a single mother of her children, 15- and 12-year-old sons, and a 6-year-old daughter. I know Christine and