Tag: patients and families

You or someone you know is probably pushing to reach 10,000 steps today, but is that really how much everyone should be walking every day? If you can’t walk fast or ride your bike far distances, is ...

Leaders from the University of Rochester and University of Rochester Medical Center, government officials, and community supporters gathered to celebrate the University’s largest capital project in ...

Why do we feel so strongly about our teams? Is there a way to avoid the deep letdown of a loss? Craig Cypher, PsyD, CMPC (Certified Mental Performance Consultant), an expert in performance psychology ...

Three and a half years after the COVID-19 pandemic began the U.S. is no longer in a state of emergency. This begs the question: Do I still need to be concerned about COVID-19?

Science now supports several mind-body interventions - meditation, yoga, acupuncture, music therapy, for example- and a Wilmot faculty member was on the national panel.

Groundbreaking research shows that a longevity gene can be transferred from one mammal to another to extend life and stave off aging-related diseases like cancer.

The FDA has approved valbenazine as a treatment for Huntington’s disease chorea. A team of URMC researcher provided scientific, technical, logistical, and operational support for the phase 3 study ...

The new recommendations are guided by the belief that parents know their children best and that children have a plethora of interests (including, but not limited to medical) that influence their ...

When facing serious illness, understanding the distinctions between palliative and hospice care can help you make informed choices that prioritize comfort, dignity and overall well-being.

Sunny summer days can be glorious and a few simple steps can help you enjoy them while reducing the risk of damaging your skin. UR Medicine dermatologist Dr. Mara Weinstein Velez shares tips to help ...