Research Not All Sleep is Equal When It Comes to Cleaning the Brain By Mark Michaud Feb. 27, 2019 New research shows how the depth of sleep can impact our brain’s ability to efficiently wash away waste and toxic proteins. Because sleep often becomes increasingly lighter and more disrupted as we ...
Patient Care Beat the Blues: 5 Tips for Tackling SAD By Lori Barrette Jan. 18, 2019 When it’s cold and drab outside, some people start feeling bad inside. This could be a sign of SAD—Seasonal Affective Disorder—that commonly strikes during the winter months. Psychiatrist Dr. Justin ...
Patient Care 6 Simple Steps to a Healthier You By Lori Barrette Dec. 31, 2018 A new year brings a fresh start, when many of us vow to make changes for the better. Unfortunately, those promises are often forgotten by February. UR Medicine Primary Care’s Dr. Lou Papa shares ...
Research Earlier School Start Times May Increase Risk of Adolescent Depression and Anxiety, URMC Study Says By URMC Communications Oct. 1, 2017 Teenagers with school starting times before 8:30 a.m. may be at particular risk of experiencing depression and anxiety due to compromised sleep quality, according to a recent study out of URMC ...
Research New Grant Will Examine Link Between ‘Dirty’ Brains and Alzheimer’s By Mark Michaud Sep. 20, 2017 A new $3.2 million grant will bring together biomedical scientists and mechanical engineers in an effort to develop a detailed understanding of the brain’s waste removal system. The research could ...
Patient Care 5 Signs Your Kids May Be Too Busy By Lori Barrette Aug. 25, 2017 Music lessons, drama club, soccer practice, dance class…the list of youth activities goes on and on. They add a lot to our kids' lives, but when does it all become too much? UR Medicine clinical ...
Research Research Shows Exercise is a Boon for Cancer Patients By Leslie Orr Mar. 2, 2017 Exercise and/or psychological therapy work better than medications to reduce cancer-related fatigue and should be recommended first to patients, according to a Wilmot Cancer Institute-led study ...
Research New Telemedicine Grant Focuses on Sleep Care By URMC Communications Jan. 16, 2017 A new grant will explore using telemedicine in the diagnosis and care of individuals with sleep apnea.
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 Shifting to a School-Time Sleep Schedule By Lori Barrette Aug. 24, 2016 It’s time for kids to snap out of their summer sleep schedule so they’ll be well rested and ready to succeed in the classroom. UR Medicine pediatric sleep expert Dr. Heidi Connolly offers advice for ...
