If you’ve been putting off getting your lung cancer screening, or haven’t gone because you think you won’t qualify for one, it’s time to schedule one now. Current statistics for lung cancer are alarming, especially when screenings and early detection...
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If you have an elderly parent, grandparent, or family member who needs assistance but isn’t ready to leave their home, finding a compromise can feel impossible. Having an elderly loved one with balance or mobility issues can put additional stress on...
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Socialization is essential to our physical and mental health, yet almost one-fourth of adults 65 and older are considered socially isolated according to the CDC. Because seniors are more likely to live alone, suffer from chronic illness, or lose family and...
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Being a caregiver can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. It can also be stressful, demanding, and exhausting. Caregiving requires patience, compassion, and understanding as you manage the challenges and obstacles that come with caring for a loved one....
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Doctors may not be surprised when patients arrive at the ER during the holiday season complaining of chest pain, pain specific to the upper right side of the abdomen, or even pain that extends to their back and shoulders. If suspicions are correct, this is...
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U.S. News & World Report, a trusted leader in healthcare rankings and consumer advice, has named Catholic Health’s Father Baker Manor in Orchard Park, McAuley Residence in Tonawanda, and Mercy Nursing Facility in Lackawanna to its 2024 list of “Best...
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The circulatory system provides our bodies with oxygen by pumping blood through a network of veins and arteries. In the center of this system is the aorta, a candy cane shaped blood vessel that runs from the top left ventricle of the heart all the way down to...
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, has dominated headlines with an influx of cases across the country. As we prepare to enter into another virus season, it’s important to know what we can do to prevent the spread of RSV. RSV season typically occurs...
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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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Being independent is a fundamental part of life. Independence helps us maintain our self-esteem, while also encouraging motivation and perseverance through life’s challenges. We learn to be confident, make our own choices, and overcome obstacles by relying...
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