TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) is a weight-loss club whose members meet on a weekly basis. It turns 60 years this year By Deborah
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Childhood Obesity at Record 20%
Obesity among kids has gone up for decades — latest study shows is at record levels. Local experts give their top tips By Matthew
Calorie Blasting Activities
Want to lose weight? A daily amble won’t do it By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Of course, any movement is better than no
Fear of Failure Is Hurting Our Kids
By Melissa Stefanec | MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com I think there is a lot to be said for modern parenting. So many of us are working
Family Chief Medical Officer
Women typically manage the entire family’s health. Here’s what can make that easier By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Numerous studies relate that women tend
All About PMOS
Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, previously called PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), affects an estimated 1 out of 8 women worldwide By Eva Briggs, MD
Should You Get a Heart Calcium Scan?
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I just turned 58 and heart disease runs in my family. My cholesterol has been creeping up,
Best & Worst Summer Foods
By Anne Palumbo Fasten your seatbelts, gentle readers, our region’s hottest, most humid season has landed. And you know what that means: sweat,
June 2026
Chaitra Gopinath, M.D.
New endocrinologist at Crouse discusses hormone imbalance, online misinformation and how one of her roles is to help patients understand all the complexities of









