By Barbara Pierce Dear Casey: I’m writing this to you, my grandson, on your 19th birthday. It isn’t easy, transitioning from a boy
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1 in 5 Adults Suffer from Mental Illness
What’s behind the seeming surge in mental illness? By Barbara Pierce One in 20 of US adults and 1 in 5 Americans aged
Championing Change: How Megan Bunce and the Excellus BCBS Foster Care Team Are Brightening Futures
Submitted by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield “A close friend once told me that I was a people person and should use that ability as
Rome Health Receives $5 Million Grant
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation grant to help strengthen nursing workforce Rome Health has been awarded nearly $5 million over five years through the
Insomnia: Think Your Way to Sleep
By Barbara Pierce Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that makes it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep. Cognitive behavioral therapy for
How Much Advil or Motrin (Ibuprofen) Is Too Much?
Ibuprofen — better known by one of its brand names, Advil — is one of the most popular medications on the market today for
Fainting:Simple Tips to Stay Safe
Fainting can be scary, but it’s often harmless. Known medically as syncope, fainting happens when there’s not enough blood flow to the brain, causing
Q&A with Chris Sagaas
Director of Utica Public Library says library plans to offer more yoga classes, children’s programming and a Heritage Hub, a website that will allow
1 in 3 Kids Has Dental Problems, Poll Finds
More than 1 in 3 parents say their child has struggled with cavities, stained teeth, gum problems or tooth pain in the past two
11 Simple Things You Can Do To Make Your Asthma and Allergies WORSE
By Albert S. Hartel, M.D. Even though it is impossible to completely hide from the Rochester allergen onslaught, there are likely things you