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5 Common Mental Health Issues Around the Holidays
By Barbara Pierce “During the holidays, we see an increase in people coming to the ER for mental health issues,” said Avinash Kambhampati,
Many Teens, Young Adults Turning to AI Chatbots for Mental Health Advice
About 1 in every 8 U.S. teenagers and young adults turns to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for mental health advice, a new study says.
Q&A with Brittnee Livingston
Occupational therapist manager at Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Utica discusses how the nonprofit helps those with vision issues, unveils
Protect Your Eyesight as You Age
By Barbara Pierce As we age, many of us will notice a significant change in how we see the world: it’s becoming cloudier.
Q&A with Annette Curri
Local herbal enthusiast discusses how herbs and plants can help people with certain aliments By David L. Podos Q: How long have you
Oils Can Support Good Health in Many Ways
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant It may seem hard to believe that a tiny bottle of oil could affect how you feel, but they
What’s New for Medicare in 2026
Time is running out to pick your new plan. Expect fewer bells and whistles, says expert By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Medicare health plans
5 Things You Need to Know About Peripheral Neuropathy
By Barbara Pierce Neuropathy is a common disorder. It affects many of us. “Neuropathy is common. I see it regularly; I see it
Longevity Secrets From The World’s Oldest Person
Maria Branyas Morera was the oldest living person in the world when she died at 117 in August 2024, and she passed with one