Washing your hands is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick. It helps prevent the spread of germs and bacteria, both at home and in public spaces. You can help protect yourself and loved ones from harmful bacteria by washing your hands properly and...
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We hear about cholesterol from our doctor, especially in conversations about heart health. Usually, a simple blood draw gives our primary care doctor a read on our cholesterol levels. But isn’t cholesterol listed in the nutrition facts on our favorite...
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Diabetes is more common than many people realize. It’s important to evaluate your own health and determine whether you are at risk. For those living with diabetes, it’s equally important to make sure you are properly managing your diagnosis. According...
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Sunscreens help protect our skin from harmful UV rays that cause sunburn, premature aging, and skin cancer. While dermatologists recommend we apply sunscreen every day, more than half of Americans rarely or never use sunscreen. These days, there are lots of...
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Western New Yorkers aren’t strangers to large amounts of snow. Still each year when the temps drop and the snow fall mounts, thousands of people get hurt while shoveling. Don’t let the next snowstorm be the cause of your aching back. Consider...
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Eating a balanced diet is key to keeping stomach bloat and discomfort at bay. If you find yourself feeling a little weighed down, try adding some of these foods to your diet to help relieve the gas and bloat. Keep Your Digestive Tract Well Regulated Foods...
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Eating your way through the holidays – just one part of the festivities that make this time of the year so enjoyable. Whether it’s a holiday roast, the sugary cookies, or a celebratory drink, food is a staple of the celebrations in many households....
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Halloween is a highly anticipated day for children. Planning costumes, trick-or-treating, and watching spooky movies has become an exciting and time-honored tradition. For some families, however, the scariest part of Halloween is food allergies. Six of the...
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June is Men’s Health Month, a time to bring awareness to preventable disease and illness while supporting men’s health initiatives. Whether it’s your brother, father, grandfather, husband, nephew, or son, a healthy life begins with preventative care....
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During the month of June we recognize Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a disease that is becoming more prevalent among older Americans. A common mistake people make is assuming Alzheimer’s is just another word for dementia. Alzheimer’s is a form...
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