E-cigarettes and vaping have clearly taken a hold on the market. While the legal age to buy a vape pen is 18, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report that its popularity has grown most significantly among teenagers in the past five years. While many...
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For many local shoppers, corn season is the main event of the summer. This sweet and starchy vegetable boasts the ability to keep you feeling full, while brightening up your plate. We’re all ears when it comes to recipes that incorporate this delicious...
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Mercy Hospital Chef Christopher Damiani and guest host Holistic Health Coach Karen Calandra, RN, created a healthy Power Wrap and Mango Yogurt Parfait for our Cooking Well at Mercy show at the Mercy Café on the hospital’s 3rd floor. Power Wrap and Mango...
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Stretching isn’t just for runners or gymnasts. In fact, according to physical therapists at Kenmore Mercy Hospital’s AthletiCare, everyone needs to stretch to protect their mobility and independence. “Stretching your body at regular intervals,...
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Slips and falls can happen any time of the year, but Buffalo’s harsh winters can be especially hazardous. As the leading cause of injury for those 65 and older, slips and falls account for more than 95% of the 300,000 hip fractures that occur in the United...
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Joint pain doesn’t have to be a normal part of aging. Follow these tips for healthier joints. You have joints all over your body – your knees, hips and elbows are the ones you likely think of first. But wherever there is a connection between two bones,...
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Andropause is a condition that commonly affects men, but rarely talked about. Also known as Low T, manopause, or male menopause, andropause is a decrease in testosterone production. The onset of this condition includes a variety of symptoms, often left...
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Why bug bites are more than just a nuisance – and how to prevent them. Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors, but one drawback to warmer weather is the bugs that seem to be a constant nuisance. While it may already be part of your summer...
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We all know that donuts are not a health food, but sometimes you just can’t resist. And unless you eat them every day or go through a dozen in one sitting, there are things you can do when you give into temptation so those extra empty calories don’t...
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Asparagus has been believed to hold incredible healing properties since ancient Greece. It’s even noted that Egyptians held it in such high regard that they depicted it in their architecture. There’s a reason why this green veggie continues to be so...
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