Patient Care Get Moving! Even a Little Exercise Makes a Difference By Lori Barrette Mar. 3, 2017 Good news, weekend warriors: New research suggests that even less-frequent exercise has noticeable health benefits. UR Medicine Sports Medicine expert Dr. Gregg Nicandri offers advice to help get you ...
Patient Care Head-to-Toe Checkup: Why Does My Doctor Do That? By Lori Barrette Mar. 2, 2017 Ever ponder the purpose of all that poking, peeking and prodding that goes on during a physical exam? UR Medicine Primary Care’s Dr. Carla Schwartz explains what doctors are checking for as they look ...
Patient Care Myth Buster: Understanding Eating Disorders By Lori Barrette Feb. 24, 2017 Although about half of Americans know someone who has struggled with an eating disorder, widespread misconceptions about them still exist. Eating disorder specialist Mary Tantillo debunks some of the ...
Patient Care Grains of Salt: Tracking Sodium in Your Food By Lori Barrette Feb. 13, 2017 Reading food labels to keep track of your daily sodium intake can help boost your heart health. UR Medicine heart-health caregivers explain what to look for if you're trying to cut back on the salt ...
Patient Care After a Heart Attack: Two Steps to Recovery By Lori Barrette Feb. 1, 2017 A heart attack changes your life and recovery takes time and commitment. The amount of effort you put into it will have lasting impact on your quality of life. Recovery is a two-step process, ...
Patient Care Why Walk? 5 Reasons to Step it Up By Lori Barrette Jan. 27, 2017 Walking is one of the best ways to exercise and doing it regularly can yield an array of health benefits. Whether you prefer a solo stroll or being flanked by family, UR Medicine Primary Care’s Dr. ...
Patient Care Mocktails: Festive, Non-Alcoholic Drinks for the Holidays By Lori Barrette Dec. 28, 2016 Whether you have to avoid alcohol for medical reasons or you’re just looking to keep your calories in check, these recipes will help keep your holiday beverages from being boring.
Patient Care Common Sense on the Common Cold By Lori Barrette Dec. 19, 2016 Despite all the advances of modern medicine, the common cold continues to vex us. UR Medicine Primary Care’s Dr. Louis Papa explains why colds are easy to get and challenging to treat, and what makes ...
Patient Care Winter Weight Gain: Why it Happens, What to Do By Lori Barrette Dec. 1, 2016 Shorter days, longer nights, cold weather, decreased exercise and changes in sleep habits all contribute to winter weight gain. UR Medicine Primary Care’s Dr. Michael Gavin offers advice for avoiding ...
Patient Care Stroke Care: Why Where You Go for Treatment Matters By Lori Barrette Nov. 22, 2016 In stroke, the mantra is “time is brain,” meaning the faster you can recognize the symptoms and get to the hospital, the better your chances for recovery. UR Medicine stroke care experts explain why ...
