Understanding care options during the cold and flu season As winter illnesses like colds, flu, or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) surge, it’s important
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Dogs (But Not Cats) May Protect Against Childhood Asthma, Study Says
Babies who grow up around dogs might be less likely to develop childhood asthma, a new study says. However, they don’t get the same
5 Things We Learned About Alzheimer’s Disease in 2025
Submitted by the Alzheimer’s Association Central New York Chapter 2025 marked a turning point in Alzheimer’s disease research, with major strides in diagnostics,
How To Turn Down the Volume on Tinnitus
By Jim Miller Tinnitus is one of the most common health conditions in the country. According to the National Institute on Deafness and
Dispensary of Hope
Program at Upstate Offers Drugs to Those in Need In July 2025, Upstate opened a new prescription drug dispensary at the Outpatient Pharmacy
Save on Your Scripts
Of course, people of all ages use prescription drugs. Nearly half of adult Americans used one or more prescribed medications in the past 30
What Medicare Won’t Pay For in 2026
By Jim Miller While original Medicare (Part A and B) covers a wide array of health care services after you turn 65, it
Want to Live Longer? Five Things You Need to Do
By Barbara Pierce Twenty years ago In Good Health—Mohawk Valley Newspaper was first published. I’ve been fortunate to write for it since then.
Aging Decisions to Make Before Someone Makes Them for You
Local offices for the aging help older adults remain in their homes independently for as long as possible By Barbara Pierce According to
Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet!
By Barbara Pierce We’ve asked James Davis, executive director, Samaritan Counseling Center of the Mohawk Valley, to share what he thought we should