Musical devices may be contaminated By Kristen Raab Being part of a band is a common school activity for many area children. With so
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Sole Searching
Get a leg up on foot problems as you age By Barbara Pierce Our feet are the most important part of our body, said
Taking Edge off Death
Abraham House defines comfort care By Patricia J. Malin The Abraham House is going into 2018 with plans for an expansion while at the
Stressed Out? Here’s Help!
Unrelenting stress can wear you down mentally, physically By Barbara Pierce We all know that stress isn’t good for us. But many of us
Jonathan Blancaflor
Jonathan Blancaflor recently joined the Mohawk Valley Health System as medical director for robotic surgery. Blancaflor is part of the Advanced Endoscopy and Surgical
Pit of Despair
Drug addiction’s painful ending: death By Patricia J. Malin Kent Hogeboom threw convention out the window when he had the unfortunate duty of writing
Opioid epidemic runs rampant in Mohawk Valley
By Patricia J. Malin Whatever the cause, whatever the excuse, whatever the outcome, the opioid drug addiction is certainly one of the worst health
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Simple things that will turn your mood right around By Barbara Pierce We might dream of a vacation in the Caribbean, winning the lottery,
Detoxify, hydrate and eat right
Make 2018 a happy and healthy year By Deb Dittner As you begin a New Year (where did 2017 go?), you may be setting
Ways to Wellness: Cupping
Innovative technique improves circulation, loosens up muscles and joints By Pauline DiGiorgio Editor’s note: This is the final segment in our “Ways to Wellness”