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Football is officially back in season. One buzzword we tend to hear a lot around this time of year is “concussion”. Concussions are serious injuries, and if you or your child experiences one, it’s essential to seek medical attention immediately. What...
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This week, WNY has been flooded with a series of “air quality alerts”. You may have noticed the hazy skies and a smell of campfire smoke in the air. While this kind of phenomenon is more commonly found on the west coast, the Canadian wildfires have...
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High blood pressure, also referred to as hypertension, or the “silent killer”, is an incurable condition that can threaten your health and quality of life. Blood pressure is the pressure your blood puts on your artery walls when the heart pumps. High...
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Cuts and scrapes are often everyday occurrences. Most wounds don’t need special treatment and will heal on their own or under the care of your primary physician. But what happens when that wound doesn’t look like it’s getting better? Why isn’t My...
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Each year, thousands of Americans are injured by fireworks. Most firework-related accidents occur in children and teens, and emergency departments report burns and wounds to the hands, fingers, and face as being the most common injuries. Additionally,...
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Daily living throws a lot our way that takes a toll on our bodies over time. From sprained ankles to pulled muscles and headaches, when it comes to treating these aches and pains, many of us wonder which is better, ice or heat? That all depends on what type...
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, millions of Americans are diagnosed with some form of heart disease throughout their lifetime. For many decades, aging has been recognized as the primary risk factor for heart attacks...
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Carotid artery disease is one of the many risk factors that can lead to stroke – though it’s not necessarily the most common one. “That being said, risk prevention is a lot easier than treating a stroke,” says Roger Walcott, MD, FACS. Dr....
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April 16th is National Healthcare Decisions Day — an annual event that provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of advance healthcare planning. Advanced directives help make your healthcare treatment decisions clear to friends and family, as...
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April marks the beginning of Occupational Therapy (OT) month, providing the perfect time to debunk a few myths about OT treatments and services that have developed overtime. Have you ever believed any of the following misconceptions about an occupational...
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