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After a Heart Attack: Two Steps to Recovery
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, ...
Why Walk? 5 Reasons to Step it Up
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. ...
Mocktails: Festive, Non-Alcoholic Drinks for the Holidays
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.
Common Sense on the Common Cold
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 ...
Winter Weight Gain: Why it Happens, What to Do
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 ...
Stroke Care: Why Where You Go for Treatment Matters
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 ...
Eating Disorders and the Holidays: Helping Loved Ones Cope
Holidays—and their constant focus on food—can be especially challenging for the millions of Americans who struggle with eating disorders or negative body issues. Eating disorder specialist Mary ...
Election Day: Taming the Emotional Toll
The American Psychological Association says 52 percent of American adults—Democrats and Republicans alike—report that this presidential election is a significant source of stress. UR Medicine ...
Health Insurance: 3 Tips for Picking a Plan
Finding the right health insurance plan can be a daunting task, given all the options and variations in cost. University of Rochester benefits expert Scott Latshaw offers tips to help you weigh your ...
Q and A: Understanding Metastatic Breast Cancer
Metastatic breast cancer is cancer that started in the breast but has spread to and proliferated in other parts of the body, such as the bone, liver, lung or brain. Wilmot Cancer Institute’s Dr. ...