By Kyra Mancine Runners and walkers — get ready! May marks the start of the spring running season. Temperatures are ideal to participate in
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Kidney Stone: Chances of Having a Second One Is 50%
By Mahmoud Chehab, M.D. Kidney stone disease or nephrolithiasis is a common problem in the developed world. Currently, in the US it is estimated
The Longest Day
Downtown Oswego to go purple June 2-21 in fight against Alzheimer’s By Mary Beth Roach Parts of downtown Oswego will be turning purple June
New York Ranks Nearly Worst State for Docs
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The personal finance website WalletHub recently released its report on 2018’s Best & Worst States for Doctors. New York came
Allergy Prevalence Up 50%
It’s not just an impression — allergy incidence has gone up dramatically in the last 20 years By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant I recall only
Want to Live Longer?
Centenarians share tips for healthy aging By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant It’s not polite to ask a lady her age. But Catherine Sellin, a resident
Blood Pressure: Understanding the New Guidelines
New parameters mean more Americans have high blood pressure By Jim Miller If you’re unsure what your blood pressure levels should be, you’re not
6 Health Issues Affecting Older Adults
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Many issues affect the health of older adults. Area experts weighed in on eight of them. 1. Hormone imbalance “Every
Aerobic Exercise Key for Brain Health
Practice helps prevent cognitive decline, say experts By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Aerobic exercise may offer protection from cognitive decline, according to two recent studies.
Elder Abuse Often Unseen
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant In 2011, the New York State Elder Abuse Prevalence Study estimated more than 260,000 older adults have been victims of