By Barbara Pierce We’re all stressed out. It’s no secret that people in the U.S. are among the most stressed-out people in the
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The Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties
Group that works to empower local women is offering grants for women business owners. Deadline: Sept. 30 By David L. Podos For Debra
Walking for Health? A Faster Pace Boosts Benefits
Want to cut your odds of an early death by almost 20%? Take just 15 minutes out of your day for a brisk walk,
The Gut-Healthy Secret Weapon Hiding in Your Sauerkraut
A small scoop of sauerkraut every day may do more than add crunch to your meal. It could also protect your gut. In a
My Neighbor’s Suicide: The Last Day Reggie Lived
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
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
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
Now More Than Ever, Local Tobacco Control Work Must Lead the Way
By Samantha Dartt As federal support for tobacco control vanishes, protecting public health from the harms of tobacco use now falls more heavily