Protect yourself and your loved ones from the spread of COVID-19 by being mindful of the following. It’s easy to fall down a rabbit hole thinking of what you could be doing to avoid getting sick, but the best we can do is practice social distancing and...
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The outbreak of COVID-19 and the unrest taking place across the country, is stressful for people. Fear and anxiety can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. People react in different ways and one of those is difficulty sleeping....
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Dr. Mark St. Marie, a longtime Mercy Hospital of Buffalo gastroenterologist, proudly held up a sign reading “COVID-19 Champion” as staff Kenmore Mercy Hospital bid him an emotional farewell on June 5. His 67-day journey started at Mercy Hospital where he...
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Bright, sweet, juicy strawberries are a sign that summer has officially arrived! Often one of the first items to grace the tables at farmers markets, strawberries are without a doubt a seasonal favorite. With a delightful flavor, wonderful versatility, and...
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I am often asked about bread products because labels can be confusing. Look for a product with the first ingredient on the label that uses the word “whole”. This ensures that you are getting all the beneficial nutrients in unrefined grain foods:...
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The pain was sharp and sudden. Just more arthritis flaring up, I thought. But when the pain wouldn’t stop, an MRI revealed a cyst on my spine the size of a walnut. My primary physician, Dr. Lisa M. Mendonza, wasted no time in referring me to Kenmore Mercy...
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In honor of my caregivers, I would like to share my story with you about my life-changing experience at the Villa LIFE program. I used to stay in bed most of the day. A number of health issues put me in and out of the hospital. As a widow I live alone, and my...
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Compared to other cancer types, colorectal cancer is quite preventable. So why is it ranked the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined? People continue to put off getting their colonoscopy, the most effective screening method for colon...
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Years of playing football as a halfback for Florida State University did a number on my knees. Nearly 58 years of running my construction business probably didn’t help. Of course, no one wants to hear they need knee replacement surgery, but my experience...
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My heart has been heavy since I heard and read about George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor. The facts surrounding these deaths are horrifying, but not surprising to me. What may be different is the nationwide reaction to George Floyd’s death and...
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