By J C Trussell, M.D. Marijuana (weed) is the most commonly used drug in the world, with an estimated annual prevalence of 3.8% of
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Oh, the Aging Eyes
Droopy eyelids, dry eyes, floaters, cataracts, ocular migraines are just some of the eye problems we may have to deal with as we age
Comfort Care Making a Difference in the Finger Lakes
Pathway Home in Seneca County has seen about 60 men and women come through its doors since its inception in 2017 By Margaret McCormick
Moving Past Guilt
Moving a parent or loved one into an assisted living can bring new opportunities By Brenda McCutcheon Many people experience guilt when moving a
For Seniors, Walking the Dog Can Sometime Be a Dangerous Thing
Fall-related bone breaks involving senior dog walkers has risen substantially. But there are ways for seniors to mitigate the problem By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
Foods for Healthy Aging
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant While the phrase “super foods” may create buzz around fad foods, it’s true that eating a healthful diet can help
Making that Connection
InterFaith Works’ One to One program offers friendship for nursing home residents By Mary Beth Roach For Melonie Unger, her weekly chats with Shirley
Crouse Health Honored by Syracuse/Onondaga County Chapter of the NAACP
Crouse Health was awarded the Earl G. Graves Corporate Award from the Syracuse/Onondaga County Chapter of the NAACP at its recent 40th anniversary Freedom Fund
CNY Diaper Bank Celebrates Record Setting, Collecting Over 250,000 Diapers
The CNY Diaper Bank in May collected 252,334 diapers during its fourth annual “Make a Mother’s Day” Diaper Drive, meeting this year’s goal and
St. Joe’s receives an ‘A’ for patient safety
St. Joseph’s Health Hospital was the only hospital in Central New York to be awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade,