Summer is getting close, so don’t forget to take care of your skin when you are outdoors. A sun burn may be uncomfortable for a few days, but the effects can last a lifetime. […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of American adults are obese. In the effort to achieve a healthy weight, when should weight loss surgery be considered? […]
When people hear the words “multiple sclerosis” (MS), they generally envision a severe disease with serious, debilitating symptoms. However, the effects of MS can vary widely, depending on the individual. […]
As many as 1 in 5 American adults experience signs and symptoms of IBS. You may know someone with the diagnosis, or may even be curious if symptoms you are experiencing could be IBS. […]
There are few more-rewarding experiences for parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles – even older siblings – than snuggling up with a child and reading a good book! These sessions beginning with birth and continuing through at least kindergarten have benefits beyond quality time. […]
April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). Have you taken the time to document your healthcare decisions? […]
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released updated pediatric immunization schedules for 2017. […]
St. Peter’s Health Partners will host its 18th annual Journey Through The Body© on Friday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, April 1, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Crossgates Mall. […]
Researchers and medical professionals have long suspected the types of food Americans eat play a role in the rising number of individuals battling obesity and diabetes. New scientific evidence explains why. […]
For independent seniors, the ability to summon help at the time of a fall is critical to keeping an emergency from turning into a tragedy. A medical alert system can offer seniors and their families the peace of mind that help is just a button push away. […]
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