Patient Care Beat the Blues: 5 Tips for Tackling SAD By Lori Barrette Jan. 18, 2019 When it’s cold and drab outside, some people start feeling bad inside. This could be a sign of SAD—Seasonal Affective Disorder—that commonly strikes during the winter months. Psychiatrist Dr. Justin ...
Patient Care 6 Simple Steps to a Healthier You By Lori Barrette Dec. 31, 2018 A new year brings a fresh start, when many of us vow to make changes for the better. Unfortunately, those promises are often forgotten by February. UR Medicine Primary Care’s Dr. Lou Papa shares ...
Patient Care Fa La La La Food: How Healthy are the Foods We Sing About? By Lori Barrette Dec. 12, 2018 Whether you’re more like the Grinch or Buddy the Elf, you’ll probably catch some holiday music this time of year. And many of those songs mention food. UR Medicine Registered Dietitian Sue Czap ...
Patient Care Do Coffee Drinkers Live Longer? By Lori Barrette Nov. 13, 2018 Good news, java junkies—it turns out that coffee drinking may have some real health perks. Registered dietitian April Ho filters out some facts from a recent study that suggests that drinking coffee ...
Patient Care Make Your Holidays Merrier with Mindfulness By Lori Barrette Nov. 12, 2018 Prepping to make the holidays perfect can be a recipe for season-spoiling stress. Mindfulness expert Dr. Michael Krasner offers advice for approaching the season with intention, attention and an ...
Patient Care Breast Cancer: Simple Steps May Reduce Your Risk By Lori Barrette Oct. 8, 2018 Breast cancer is the most common non-skin cancer among women. While treatments have improved significantly, prevention is always preferred. UR Medicine cancer specialist Dr. Alissa Huston shares some ...
Patient Care Q and A: Breast Cancer Screening By Lori Barrette Oct. 3, 2018 It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which annually sheds light on the importance of early detection. UR Medicine women's imaging specialist Dr. Avice O'Connell answers a few questions women commonly ...
Patient Care A Fresh Take on Leafy Greens By Lori Barrette Aug. 31, 2018 Does your family flee when leafy greens crop up at the table? Registered dietitian Sue Czap of UR Medicine’s Wilmot Cancer Institute offers advice on which greens to choose and shares some tasty ways ...
Patient Care Choosing Backpacks: Take a Weight Off Their Shoulders By Lori Barrette Aug. 20, 2018 Days are getting shorter, nights are getting cooler, and store shelves are stacked with back-to-school supplies. If you and your child will be shopping for a backpack, you'll have plenty of choices ...
Patient Care Keeping it Clean: Tips for Prepping Your Produce By Lori Barrette Jul. 24, 2018 Fruits and veggies come packed with nutrients that help keep our bodies strong and healthy. But do you know the best way to wash that produce? Wilmot Cancer Institute registered dietitians Sue Czap ...