By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant One out of eight people in the U.S aged 12 or older has hearing loss in both ears, according to
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Aging in Place
More accidents and injuries happen in the bathroom than any other room in the house. How seniors can make their bathrooms safer and easier
Transportation, Income Affects Senior Food Insecurity
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Good nutrition supports good health; however, for some older adults, obtaining sufficient healthful food is challenging. According to USDA data
5 Things You Need to Know About Alzheimer’s Disease
By Ernst Lamothe Jr. Alzheimer’s disease occurs when changes in the brain methodically stunt and slow down memory and cognitive thinking. It’s associated with
New Radiation Therapy Technology at HOACNY Benefits Cancer Patients
It uses pinpoint accuracy to deliver higher doses of radiation in less time Hematology/Oncology Associates of CNY (HOACNY) recently added a TrueBeam radiation therapy
Pandemic Causes a Spike in Medical School Applications
Enrollment up 26.2% at Upstate, 40% at UB. Experts attribute that to ‘Fauci Effect’ By Payne Horning Cassidy McGinn, a 22-year-old from Tully, has
Walkable Neighborhoods Promote Good Health
Walking is a healthy habit but some have problems finding a safe place to walk By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant A brisk walk on a
Study: Home Hair Color Not Strongly Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
Deborah Jeanne Sergeant A new study published by BMJ indicates that permanent hair color does not increase risk of most cancers and only slightly
Home Fitness Trend Continues with Pandemic
‘You don’t necessarily need to have equipment,’ says trainer By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant As ever-changing pandemic guidelines persist, many people have turned to working
Weight Loss, Fitness Trends for 2021
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If losing weight and staying in shape is among your New Year’s resolutions, learn about the trends for Weight Loss