‘Notable milestone,’ says president of Association of American Medical Colleges By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant In 2017, more women entered medical school than men for
Women’s Health
Boost Your Energy
Busy routine has brought you down? Try a few things to get your energy back By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Many women from their mid-40s
Women Can Address Hair Thinning
Hair loss affects more than 40 percent of American women; problem may be more than an appearance issue, says dermatologist By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
Go with the Flow
Painful menstruation cycles? Experts suggest way to cope with the problem By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Ten out of every 100 women experience menstrual pain
4 Myths About Midwives
By Christine Green Certified nurse-midwife Rebecca Skovgaard loved night shifts on the maternity floor at Highland Hospital before her retirement from Strong Midwifery at
When Sex is a Real Pain
Many factors may cause women to feel pain during sexual intercourse. Rochester doctor: ‘Sex should never be painful’ By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant For a
New Year’s Resolution: Moving Past the Weight Loss Plateau
See what four local experts have to say about overcoming weight loss plateaus By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Has your New Year’s weight loss resolution
Weight Loss Can Help You Live a Longer, Healthier Life
By Rachel Conley, MD The latest data shows 39.8 percent of Americans are obese. What is obesity? It is not just the accumulation of
Lose Weight Fast: Ramp Up Your Metabolism
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant A fast metabolism — how quickly your body burns through calories — seems the Holy Grail for weight maintenance. Instead
Gotta Go. Fast…
Nearly half of middle-aged women are affected by urinary incontinence. See what local experts say about the problem By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If you’re