Tag: Healthy Living

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Tips for Tackling Tiredness Tips for Tackling Tiredness Patient Care

Tips for Tackling Tiredness

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Sep. 28, 2015
Fatigue is a common problem for many people and a common reason for seeing a doctor. UR Medicine Primary Care’s Dr. Laura Gift shares tactics for tackling five common energy-sapping culprits.
Head Lice: Scratching Below the Surface Head Lice: Scratching Below the Surface Patient Care

Head Lice: Scratching Below the Surface

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Aug. 25, 2015
If the mere mention of head lice gets you scratching your head, perhaps a dose of facts will ease your fears. UR Medicine Dermatologist Dr. Mary Gail Mercurio explains what it is, how to find it, and ...
Perilous Play: How Safe are Trampolines? Perilous Play: How Safe are Trampolines? Patient Care

Perilous Play: How Safe are Trampolines?

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Aug. 11, 2015
Trampolines may be popular and fun but, before you jump to conclusions and put one in your backyard, be sure you understand their risks. UR Medicine pediatric orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Christopher Cook ...
Staying Healthy After Cancer Staying Healthy After Cancer Patient Care

Staying Healthy After Cancer

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Aug. 4, 2015
You did it—you’ve come through treatment and now are cancer-free! What can you do now to support your good health? UR Medicine oncology nurse Alicia Coffin offers this advice.
Breastfeeding Benefits Both Babies and Moms Breastfeeding Benefits Both Babies and Moms Patient Care

Breastfeeding Benefits Both Babies and Moms

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Jul. 28, 2015
August is National Breastfeeding Month, a great time to bring newfound awareness to nature’s oldest—and indisputably best—way to feed a baby. Renowned breastfeeding expert Dr. Ruth Lawrence shares ...
Fitness Trackers: Trend or Tool Fitness Trackers: Trend or Tool Patient Care

Fitness Trackers: Trend or Tool

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Jul. 28, 2015
Move over, wristwatch, there’s a new accessory in town and it’s sleek, functional and wildly popular. Wearable fitness devices are strapped around the wrists of people everywhere, tracking their ...
5 Ways to Support Someone with Cancer 5 Ways to Support Someone with Cancer Patient Care

5 Ways to Support Someone with Cancer

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Jul. 21, 2015
Someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer and you’re at a loss for ways to help them. UR Medicine oncology nurse Alicia Coffin shares these tips for offering your support.