By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant I once had a neighbor I’ll refer to as “Reggie” for the sake of his family’s privacy. He took
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Caring is the Heart of Suicide Prevention
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Almost 46,000 Americans died by suicide in 2020 and 49,000 in 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control
Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home
Why it’s such a big deal By Barbara Pierce Half of Americans have high blood pressure and many don’t know it, according to
Decrease in Overall Heart Disease Mortality
From 1970 to 2022, there was a decrease in heart disease mortality overall, but an increase in mortality from other heart conditions, including heart
5 Things You Need to Know About Dementia
By Barbara Pierce A new study forecasts a surge in the number of people who will be diagnosed with dementia, according to recent
Mild Cognitive Impairment: Not Necessarily a Path to Dementia
By Barbara Pierce We’ve all walked into a room, then forgot why we’re there. Or can’t remember the name of a person we
Support Groups for Caregivers of Those with Dementia
By Barbara Pierce Dementia is a terrible disease, a terrible disease affecting the brain, with devastating consequences for those affected and their loved
Not Just Books
Libraries are cooler than you know By Barbara Pierce If you haven’t been to your local library in a while, it’s definitely worth
Rome Health Opens Kaplan Center for Surgical Services
On the heels of opening its new Main Entrance and Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Rome Health marked another transformative milestone July 7 with the
5 Things You Should Know About Ticks
By Barbara Pierce Tick season is here. Ticks are a huge problem here in the Mohawk Valley. Experts say that this tick season