Patient Care How to Increase Attention Span By Sydney Burrows Mar. 7, 2026 Focus seems to be in short supply these days. We’re surrounded by multiple devices and tasks competing for our attention all the time, so it can be tricky to stay dialed in. But there are simple ways ...
Patient Care When Do We Spring Forward? And How it Affects the Body By Elizabeth Beach Mar. 6, 2026 Daylight saving time can disrupt your body clock and leave you feeling groggy. UR Medicine sleep experts explain why the time change affects your sleep and shares tips to help your body adjust sooner.
Patient Care When Should Your Child See a Pediatric Rheumatologist? By Kathleen Rock Mar. 5, 2026 Pediatric rheumatologists diagnose and treat conditions that affect a child's joints, muscles, bones, and immune system—often providing answers when symptoms aren't easily explained. When should you ...
Patient Care Gastric Bypass vs. Sleeve By Nicole Cullen Mar. 3, 2026 Know the difference between gastric bypass and gastric sleeve surgery, including recovery time, risk, and benefits.
Patient Care Creatine for Beginners: Should You Take It? By URMC Communications Feb. 23, 2026 There are many misconceptions about creatine. Here’s what you should know, including its potential benefits and risks.
Patient Care Can Cold Weather Make You Sick? Common Cold Myths Debunked By Lori Barrette, Lizzy Beach Feb. 20, 2026 Do cold weather, vitamin C, or chicken soup cure colds? UR Medicine experts debunk common cold and flu myths and shares prevention tips.
Patient Care How to Ski Smarter: Staying Safe on the Slopes By Lori Barrette Feb. 11, 2026 Love winter sports? Learn how to ski smarter and reduce injury risk with practical safety tips from UR Medicine sports medicine experts.
Patient Care Caring for Cancer Patients in Cold Weather By Ruth Harper-Rhode Feb. 3, 2026 Cold winter weather can be uncomfortable, but for people undergoing cancer treatment, it can present some serious challenges. Wilmot Cancer Institute Nurse Cassie Adams offers insights on the risks ...
Patient Care Daily Aspirin: Worth the Risks? By Lori Barrette, Susanne Pallo Feb. 2, 2026 Taking a daily aspirin was long touted as a simple way to stave off a heart attack or stroke, but recent evidence suggests that the risks of daily aspirin outweigh the benefits for people over 60 and ...
Patient Care How to Fight the Winter Blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) This Winter By Sydney Burrows Jan. 27, 2026 With shorter days, freezing temperatures, and less sunlight during winter, many people experience a low mood or lack of energy—often called the “winter blues." UR Medicine experts share their ...
