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 What Causes Brain Fog? By Ashley Mault Feb. 12, 2026 Brain fog is common and often temporary, but it’s important to seek medical care in certain situations.
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 ...
Patient Care Holiday Survival Guide: Food, Stress, and Mental Health Tips By Elizabeth Beach Nov. 25, 2025 Between busier schedules, elaborate meals, family dynamics, and shorter days, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Our experts share simple tips on how to balance mental and physical health during the ...
Patient Care How to Reduce Holiday Stress for Kids—and Yourself By Kathleen Rock Nov. 18, 2025 Busy schedules, family dynamics, and unrealistic expectations can leave kids and parents feeling stressed during the holidays. Reduce holiday stress for yourself and your children with these expert ...
Patient Care The Positives of Social Media for Teens and How Parents Can Guide Safe Use By Kathleen Rock Nov. 6, 2025 It’s easy to think of social media as the villain in every teen’s story, but it doesn’t have to be. Focusing only on the negatives overlooks an important reality: social media can help teens connect, ...
People University of Rochester Neurobiologist Suzanne Haber Elected to National Academy of Medicine By Emily Boynton Oct. 18, 2025 An internationally recognized scientist, her work has transformed our understanding of the brain networks that play a central role in many mental health disorders, including obsessive compulsive ...
Patient Care Golisano Children’s Hospital Earns National Recognition in Four Pediatric Specialties By Scott Hesel Oct. 6, 2025 UR Medicine’s Golisano Children’s Hospital has once again been recognized among the nation’s best in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, earning distinction in ...
Community Cell Phone Bans in Schools: What Parents Need to Know By URMC Communications Sep. 9, 2025 Cell Phone Bans in Schools: What Parents Need to Know New York is joining a growing list of states banning student cell phone use during the school day.
Patient Care High Stakes, Higher Risks: Can Sports Betting Be Addictive? By Elizabeth Beach Sep. 2, 2025 With nearly one in five Americans engaging in online sports betting, the line between fun and addiction can be thin. Learn the warning signs of gambling addiction and how to help yourself or others.