It may be tempting to take the dog for a walk around the block or visit your favorite outdoor restaurant without layering on the sunblock. Yet, this important step in your daily summer routine does mo...
Strokes can happen at any time – regardless of age, gender or race – and are the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the CDC. In fact, approximately 795,000 Americans have a str...
Between sports practices, running errands and busy professional lives, Americans often neglect the two extremities that carry them from one task to the next – their feet. Check out these foot care t...
Spring is a beautiful time of year – the flowers are blooming, the trees are budding and the grass turns greener by the day. Unfortunately for many residents of Upstate New York, springtime is synon...
The feet are made up of flexible, complex structures, comprising bones, joints, muscles and soft tissues. While these parts let us stand up, walk, run and jump, they can also cause discomfort due to n...
Breast cancer can happen to almost anyone. While there’s no current evidence that suggests that it’s preventable, there are two tests that can help women detect breast cancer earlier – mammogram...
116,000 – that’s the number of men, women and children on the national transplant waiting list as of August 2017. Sadly, about 20 people die each day while waiting for a transplant. However, when...
Located just below the rib cage on both sides of your body, your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs whose job is to filter your blood. Every day, the kidneys remove waste, regulate your body’s elect...
Get ready to spring into the new season during National Nutrition Month 2018. This annual event occurs every March and was created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to draw attention to the im...
At the start of Daylight Savings Time, the National Sleep Foundation began celebrating its Sleep Awareness Week, from March 11 to 17, 2018. This year’s theme – “Begin with Sleep” – emphasize...
It may seem like every time you turn on the news that you hear something about the flu. In fact, the 2017-2018 flu season has already claimed a significant number of lives across the U.S., and that nu...
In November 2017, the American Heart Association (AHA) in partnership with the American College of Cardiology (ACC) issued new guidelines that lowered the definition of high blood pressure. Referred t...
The North Country is no stranger to frigid, snowy weather, but during midwinter, you may find yourself spending copious amounts of time indoors. Differing from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) – wh...
Alleviate Neck and Back Pain with These Simple Remedies According to a CDC study, more than 50% of U.S. adults suffer from one or more musculoskeletal pain disorders, including neuropathic pain and n...
Whether you’re snuggled up in bed or burning the midnight oil on a high-priority work project, getting sick with a cold is never a fun experience. However, there are a few at-home cold remedies that...
From tripping over a loose carpet to slipping on ice, accidents are just waiting to happen, and if you’re not careful, a slip and fall can lead to serious injury. Help prevent slip and fall accident...
With 30 acts and more than 100 people in attendance, the 2nd annual “Sing Your Heart Out” Karaoke Contest was a hit with karaoke lovers and spectators alike. Approximately $1,100 was raised from e...
When you lose a loved one, it can be difficult to cope with the profound emotional pain you experience. Taking care of yourself during this time can help resolve your feelings about the loss. Here are...
When you feel congested and can't stop coughing and sneezing, a common cold could be the culprit–or you could have a sinus infection, which may require treatment from your family physician. Knowing...
After a blood pressure screening, your primary care provider said that you or a loved one has hypertension. But, what exactly does this term mean, and how will it affect your life? Hypertension, or...
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Read these five important facts about cervical health, HPV screening, and other ways to prevent illness.