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Stay Active: Supporting Your Body and Mental Health
By Kara Gemmell As all of our routines have been so greatly interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic it’s easy to lose sight of the
Early Orthodontics Can Shorten Treatment
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Orthodontic braces may seem like a treatment for teens, but the American Association of Orthodontists recommends a screening — and
Should You Worry If Baby Teeth Get Cavities?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant It may seem of little consequence if baby teeth get cavities since they’re just going to fall out to make
5 Things You Need to Know About Pediatric Dental Care
“You want to have kids avoid gummy bears, jelly beans and fruit roll ups,” says chairman of URMC’s division of pediatric dentistry By Ernst
7 Numbers to Follow for Good Health
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant To maintain good health, it’s all in the numbers that measure key indicators of health. These include blood pressure, cholesterol,
For Mental Health, the Impact from COVID-19 Is Far From Over
Situation may worsen after economy reopens, says expert By Payne Horning Months of isolation, rising unemployment and general uncertainty have taken a toll on
Retired Nursing School Dean Embarks on Fundraising to Help Nurses at Hospice of CNY
At 92, Janice Nelson is raising money for nurses at Hospice of Central New York get further education By Debra J. Groom Janice Nelson
Emotional Abuse: Women Are Often the Target
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant One in four women and one in seven men will be victims of at least one incident of severe physical
Q & A with Randi Bregman from Vera House
Vera House director talks about the agency and its services amid the coronavirus pandemic By Mary Beth Roach Vera House staff, which numbers approximately