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“Annual wellness visit” (AWV) and “annual physical” are two healthcare terms that often cause confusion. They may seem the same, but each serves a different purpose in promoting overall health and wellness. An annual physical is a comprehensive,...
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You’ve stocked up on face masks and hand sanitizer. You’ve purchased a new pair of sneakers and the all-important backpack. With the first day of school right around the corner, how do you help your child prepare for this new normal? Which tips...
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Lyme 101 Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that’s most commonly spread through the bite of an infected tick. Often referred to as the “invisible illness” or “great imitator,” Lyme disease can be difficult to recognize because it...
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Smoking cigarettes negatively impacts your overall health. While many people are aware of the increase risk for heart disease, respiratory conditions, and several cancers, few realize that smoking also has an impact on your bones, joints, and connective...
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We’re no strangers to snow here in WNY. While Syracuse, NY may be considered the snowiest city in the country, Buffalo still tops out in 4th place, behind Rochester, NY and Erie, PA. With WNY having the most residents and snowblowers, it...
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Chronic respiratory disease (CRD) can have a significant impact on a patient’s quality of life. One of the top CRDs diagnosed is asthma, a serious condition that affects both children and adults. It is the most common chronic disease to be diagnosed in...
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The best time to get your flu shot is in the fall, just before flu season reaches its peak. For those who can receive the shot and choose not to, you are not only doing yourself and those around you a disservice, but it is an active decision to put the...
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Getting regular exercise is important for our cardiovascular health. Medical studies have shown the many health benefits to fitness, including improved mental health, sleep patterns, and energy levels. However, exercise and nutrition are a tag team. And...
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Every Autumn, we say good-bye to daylight saving time and hello to standard time when most Americans turn their clocks back one hour. Daylight saving time officially ends at 2:00 am on the first Sunday in November. Winston Churchill once described daylight...
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Statistics show that 1 in every 8 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Just as we do with any other health condition, it’s important to talk about risk factors – anything that...
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