A new government estimate shows that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. teens have prediabetes, putting them at risk for Type 2 diabetes and other
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The Gut-Healthy Secret Weapon Hiding in Your Sauerkraut
A small scoop of sauerkraut every day may do more than add crunch to your meal. It could also protect your gut. In a
Take Heart! 5 Steps to a Healthy Ticker
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant We can’t do anything about the genes our parents gave us. But even if those include heart problems, you
Decrease in Overall Heart Disease Mortality
From 1970 to 2022, there was a decrease in heart disease mortality overall, but an increase in mortality from other heart conditions, including heart
Dangers of Ventricular Fibrillation
This often-fatal arrhythmia requires emergency care By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant As the most frequent cause of sudden cardiac death, ventricular fibrillation causes an
New Blood Pressure Guidelines Highlight Lifestyle Changes
Nearly half of U.S. adults should receive earlier treatment for high blood pressure, including lifestyle changes and medications, according to a set of new
Is Integrative Medicine Helpful or Hooey?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Some providers of healthcare go beyond the typical “MD” and Western medicine services and modalities. So how can you
Equine Program Saddles Up to Help Individuals with Memory Loss
By Stefan Yablonski Horse play can be therapeutic. “I know from my own personal experience, as a former caregiver for my mother who
Alzheimer’s Association Shares Latest Research
Virtual free event to learn the latest news related to dementia is slated for Sept. 9 The Rochester and Finger Lakes Region Chapter
Help for Family Caregivers
Many resources can assist people caring for people with dementia By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s or another form