By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The American Heart Association developed the “Life’s Simple 7” program to help keep the brain and heart healthy from childhood
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Mustafa Awayda, MD
Physician talks about Rahma Health Clinic, a center on Syracuse’s south side he founded in 2012 to care for the health of the underserved
New Season of ‘Cycle of Health’ Starts at WCNY TV
Show features local experts talking about topics that affect Central New Yorkers By Matthew Liptak Erin McCormack, producer of WCNY’s popular health program “Cycle
5 Myths You Should Know About Medical Marijuana Use
By Ernst Lamothe Jr. Everyone has an opinion on medical marijuana or marijuana in general. Years ago, few in society or the medical community
Plant-Based Diet Supports Good Health
Even if you’re not a vegetarian or vegan, eating more plants can benefit your health By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Many Americans don’t eat enough
Caregivers-in-Chief
Women — mostly married and employed — make up 66 percent of all those involved with informal caregiving By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant About 3
Childbirth Cheerleaders
CNY Doula Connection helps families bring babies into the world By Ashley M. Casey A family expecting a baby has a lot of decisions
Expanded Work Leave Benefits Families
Workers will be able to take up to eight weeks off as part of the new NYS family leave program; time off will increase
Understanding Genital Condyloma and Human Papilloma Virus
By Timothy Byler, MD Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide. Although common, there are over 170 different strains
Peregrine Senior Living to Open New Facility on Onondaga Hill
Assisted living community to care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia By Mary Beth Roach What were just fields and brush