TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) is a weight-loss club whose members meet on a weekly basis. It turns 60 years this year By Deborah
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Childhood Obesity at Record 20%
Obesity among kids has gone up for decades — latest study shows is at record levels. Local experts give their top tips By Matthew
Calorie Blasting Activities
Want to lose weight? A daily amble won’t do it By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Of course, any movement is better than no
School Recess Key to Learning, Says the American Academy of Pediatrics
Recess is not a luxury for school children, but a necessary part of how they learn, grow and stay healthy, according to a policy
Study: Community Cancer Care Helps Patients Live Longer
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Community-based cancer care organizations provide patients with longer survival compared with hospital-based cancer care facilities, according to a study
Frequent Urination Bothering You?
Men experiencing urinary issues can find relief from their symptoms By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Don’t be too quick to chalk up urinary issues
Mail-In Colon Cancer Test Kits Offer Affordable Screening
Mail-in DNA tests for colon cancer can extend easy, affordable cancer screening to people who are struggling to get by, a new study says.
Do Men Get Osteoporosis?
A lot of people think osteoporosis is only a women’s issue, but men can get it too — especially as they get older. And
Oswego Health: Over 1,500 Patients Already Seek Care in Its Clay Practice
CEO says he is surprised by ‘the overwhelming response’ Oswego Health President and CEO Mike Backus discusses the Clay PrimeCare facility, part of
Keeping Kids Active
Avoid a sedentary summer with these tips By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Instead of letting your kids doomscroll or veg in front of the