By Gwenn Voelckers A steady rain was falling. It was one of those dreary Rochester days that made me want to pull up the
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Those Afflicted with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Are Not Alone
Disease is a group of inherited disorders that cause nerve damage, typically in the peripheral nerves in the arms and legs By Norah Machia
Get Out and Get Your Groove On
By Eva Briggs, MD I’m lucky to live near a park that hosts weekly free concerts during the summer. When the music is going,
5 Things You Need to Know About Addiction
By Ernst Lamothe Jr Addiction is a complex and often misunderstood condition that affects millions worldwide. Contrary to common misconceptions, addiction is not simply
Helping Those in Recovery
How to help someone in substance abuse rehabilitation By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Entering a drug rehabilitation program represents an important step toward sobriety. However,
Beyond Lung Cancer: Why You Shouldn’t Smoke
Smoking has been found to cause 11 other kinds of cancers — not just in the lungs By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Of course, risk
Erin’s Angels’ Seeks to End Childhood Food Insecurity
Started by a former ‘lunch lady,’ the organization honors the memory of Erin Maxwell By Stefan Yablonski Going from a lunch lady to the
Little-Known Farro Deserves a Major Shout-Out
By Anne Palumbo My love affair with farro began at first bite. Nutty and satisfyingly chewy, farro soon became my favorite whole grain, finding
Is the Term ‘Special Needs’ Derogatory?
The term has been criticized as patronizing and vague and is falling out of favors By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The euphemism “special needs” has
Easier Doctor Visits
For children on the autism spectrum, even a well-child visit can be stressful By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Visiting the doctor’s office — even for