Researchers find life expectancy varies dramatically based on where we live, economic conditions and race and ethnicity. By Barbara Pierce Just how long
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Adirondack Chiropractic Now Offers Shockwave Technology for Pain Relief
By Stefan Yablonski Chiropractor James Kolwaite is the owner of Adirondack Chiropractic at 587 Main St., New York Mills. “I decided to become a
Getting the Word Out
Local hospitals’ communications professionals charged with spreading the news about their organizations. They share their experience By Jolene Cleaver On any given day, while
Q&A with Lisa Alteri
Chief clinical officer at the Hospice/Palliative Care of New Harford talks about the misconceptions people have about palliative care and how the nonprofit-provides care
The High-Functioning Addict: When Success Hides a Serious Problem
I write about the high-functioning addict not only as an addiction medicine specialist, but also as a former emergency department physician and ED medical
Dealing With Down Syndrome: One Family’s Story
By Megan Wicklund In 2021 our family was excited for our second child. Everything had gone smoothly with my first pregnancy and Isabella, who
Q&A with Dominick Nicotera
Counselor at DRN Counseling and Consulting LCSW PLLC discusses cognitive behavioral therapy and the hurdle that people with mental health challenges face By David
Sports Are Good Medicine, Whether as a Team Member or Watching from the Stands
By Barbara Pierce Close to 130 million of us are expected to watch the 60th anniversary Super Bowl game on Feb. 8. The
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Excellus BCBS Now Accepting ‘Innovation Award’ Applications Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has opened the application portal for its 2026 Health Equity Innovation Awards, inviting nonprofit
5 Things You Need to Know About Asthma
By Barbara Pierce Asthma is a lung condition that often develops or worsens later in life. For some, it’s a minor nuisance. For










