Patient Care Toothbrush Tactics: Give Germs the Brush-Off By Lori Barrette Feb. 10, 2014 It’s a tough year for colds and flu. So when the sneezing and coughing subside, many of us launch cleaning attacks to rid our homes of germs. But should we toss our toothbrushes? Dentist Bhumija ...
Patient Care 5 Tips for Heart-Smart Eating By Lori Barrette Feb. 3, 2014 A variety of foods, including chocolate, can boost our health. Infusing some heart-smart foods into our daily diets is wise because it’s one of the most controllable factors that plays a role in ...
Patient Care 6 Tips for Coping with Cancer Over the Holidays By Strategic Communications Dec. 16, 2013 Holidays can be joyful times that create lasting memories. But, if you have cancer, or are caring for someone who does, you may find this season especially challenging. Social worker Sandra Sabatka ...
Patient Care High Blood Pressure? Shake the Salt Habit By Lori Barrette Dec. 9, 2013 Next time you reach for the salt shaker, stop and think: How much salt do you really need? Sure, it’s tasty and plays a part in your nutrition. But too much salt may raise your blood pressure. UR ...
Patient Care Do Your Numbers Count? New Guidelines for Cholesterol Meds By Lori Barrette Dec. 2, 2013 For years we’ve been told to watch our cholesterol levels. If your numbers were too high, your doctor likely prescribed medications, known as statins, to lower that cholesterol level and, along with ...
Patient Care Got Milk? What it Means for Bone Health By Lori Barrette Nov. 25, 2013 Mom told you drinking milk would build strong bones. But a new study found that drinking more milk as a teenager does not lower your risk of hip fracture as an older adult. And it appears to increase ...
Patient Care Females Top Males in Number of Concussions, Length of Recovery By Lori Barrette Nov. 13, 2013 If you're female, a knock to the head might be better or worse, depending on where you are in your menstrual cycle. URMC researchers recently found that women injured during the two weeks leading up ...
Patient Care To Go Organic, or Not to Go Organic: That Is the Question By Lori Barrette Nov. 11, 2013 Much like the octane rating of the fuel we fill up with affects our vehicle’s performance, we know that what we choose to put into our bodies matters. Here we try to nail down an answer to a question ...
Patient Care Eating Disorders Often Missed in Overweight Teens By Lori Barrette Nov. 5, 2013 About half of adolescents with eating disorders are or have been overweight. Because of that extra weight, it takes them longer to get diagnosed. As a result, they are often sicker when they finally ...
Patient Care When You 'Gotta Go': Get the Facts on Bladder Health By Lori Barrette Nov. 4, 2013 From pills to perfumes to protective pads, there’s no shortage of ads touting products aimed at helping women cope with “leaky pipes.” Many women think urinary incontinence simply comes with aging or ...
