“Wet” and “dry” macular degeneration differ but both cause vision loss By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may be wet or
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Eye Emergency?
Look for these signs to know if you’re in the midst of an emergency By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant About 2.5 million eye injuries
Acid Reflux Common But Treatable
What to do to extinguish the fire By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Heartburn or acid reflux, the feeling of lava crawling up your esophagus,
People Over 55 and Deaf Find Lack of Services in Rochester Area
The Deaf Senior Services Coalition, teamed with Lifespan and other organizations, is trying to increase health service accessibility for older area residents who are
Keeping Hydrated
Many caretakers of older adults struggle to get them to drink enough fluids By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Up to 40% of adults older
Prioritize Sleep As the School Year Begins
As the new school year begins, experts say one simple habit can help kids succeed: Getting enough sleep. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Sleep Hygiene 101
How you can clean up your act when it comes to sleep By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant “Sleep hygiene” doesn’t refer to clean bedding
CPAP Strategies: What to Do If CPAP Isn’t Working
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Not all people who snore have sleep apnea, but most who have sleep apnea snore. In many cases, their
Where You Work May Increase Your Risk of Cancer
How can you mitigate your risk? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 2% to 8% of
Feeling Stressed? Get It in Check
Stress can wreak havoc on women’s physical and mental health. By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Juggling the demands of elder and child caregiving, housework,