Patient Care Common Sense on the Common Cold By Lori Barrette Dec. 19, 2016 Despite all the advances of modern medicine, the common cold continues to vex us. UR Medicine Primary Care’s Dr. Louis Papa explains why colds are easy to get and challenging to treat, and what makes ...
Patient Care Winter Weight Gain: Why it Happens, What to Do By Lori Barrette Dec. 1, 2016 Shorter days, longer nights, cold weather, decreased exercise and changes in sleep habits all contribute to winter weight gain. UR Medicine Primary Care’s Dr. Michael Gavin offers advice for avoiding ...
Patient Care Stroke Care: Why Where You Go for Treatment Matters By Lori Barrette Nov. 22, 2016 In stroke, the mantra is “time is brain,” meaning the faster you can recognize the symptoms and get to the hospital, the better your chances for recovery. UR Medicine stroke care experts explain why ...
Patient Care Eating Disorders and the Holidays: Helping Loved Ones Cope By Lori Barrette Nov. 22, 2016 Holidays—and their constant focus on food—can be especially challenging for the millions of Americans who struggle with eating disorders or negative body issues. Eating disorder specialist Mary ...
Patient Care Election Day: Taming the Emotional Toll By Lori Barrette Nov. 4, 2016 The American Psychological Association says 52 percent of American adults—Democrats and Republicans alike—report that this presidential election is a significant source of stress. UR Medicine ...
Patient Care Health Insurance: 3 Tips for Picking a Plan By Lori Barrette Nov. 3, 2016 Finding the right health insurance plan can be a daunting task, given all the options and variations in cost. University of Rochester benefits expert Scott Latshaw offers tips to help you weigh your ...
Patient Care Q and A: Understanding Metastatic Breast Cancer By Lori Barrette Oct. 11, 2016 Metastatic breast cancer is cancer that started in the breast but has spread to and proliferated in other parts of the body, such as the bone, liver, lung or brain. Wilmot Cancer Institute’s Dr. ...
Patient Care Time Out: Why You Need a Break from Exercise By Lori Barrette Oct. 10, 2016 We’re often told to fit more exercise into our busy lives, but what about making time to rest between workouts? Certified Athletic Trainer Cameron Apt explains why rest doesn’t just feel good, it ...
Patient Care Cancer Care: Yoga Can Benefit Both Body and Mind By Lori Barrette Sep. 27, 2016 Yoga is an ancient practice, but modern research is finding it has many benefits for our health. UR Medicine’s Dr. Karen Mustian shares a few tips about yoga and how it may help people who have ...
Patient Care Be(e) Prepared: What to Do When You Get Stung By Lori Barrette Sep. 12, 2016 Bees, wasps and hornets have their place in nature but it’s not on your skin. UR Medicine Urgent Care’s Dr. Michael Kamali offers advice to help take the sting out of a close encounter with a buzzing ...
