Patient Care Stretching Exercises for Arthritis By URMC Communications Oct. 31, 2025 If your joints are aching from arthritis, you may think you need a pain reliever, steroid shot, or even surgery. But there's something easy and effective to try first: Stretching. And it’s effective.
Patient Care Vitamin D and Your Bones: Why Does It Matter? By Elizabeth Beach, Barb Ficarra Oct. 9, 2025 Two key nutrients—calcium and vitamin D—work together to keep bones strong. Without enough of either, bones become weaker and more prone to breaks. But how much calcium do you need?
Patient Care Is Osteoarthritis an Autoimmune Disease? By Barb Ficarra Jul. 21, 2025 The Arthritis Foundation estimates more than 30 million people in the U.S. suffer from a joint condition called osteoarthritis. But what is osteoarthritis, exactly?
Patient Care Osteoarthritis vs. Osteoporosis: What’s the Difference? By Elizabeth Beach Jun. 3, 2025 Two of the most common bone and joint conditions—osteoarthritis and osteoporosis—are often confused. How can you protect yourself from both?
Patient Care How to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor By Sydney Burrows May. 28, 2025 Pelvic floor health is crucial for overall well-being, but is often overlooked. Our experts in pelvic conditions at the University of Rochester Medical Center explain how to strengthen pelvic floor ...
Patient Care Master the Safe Swing: How to Prevent Golfer's Elbow By Danielle Lipari May. 19, 2025 With golfers back on the green here's a reminder that even a sport like golf is not without risks. One of the most common injuries is Golfer's Elbow, or Medial Epicondylitis. Learn how to prevent it ...
Patient Care Best High-Protein Snacks for Bone Health By Lizzy Beach May. 7, 2025 Best High-Protein Snacks for Bone Health 2 Protein is essential for bone health and preventing osteoporosis, which is especially common in women. 3 Most people know that ...
Patient Care Nutrition on a Budget: Cheap and Easy Ways for Students to Eat Well By Sydney Burrows May. 2, 2025 Even on a tight budget and limited schedule, eating healthily is manageable by making smart choices and planning ahead.
Patient Care Staying Active in School: Simple and Affordable Fitness Tips for a Busy Schedule By Sydney Burrows Apr. 30, 2025 Staying active during college or graduate school is crucial for mental and physical health. Regular exercise can reduce stress, improve mood, and boost focus. Even short bursts of movement can make a ...
Patient Care Does 'Adrenal Fatigue' Cause Weight Gain? The Truth About Adrenal Health and Hormone Imbalance By Barbara Ficarra Apr. 10, 2025 There's a lot of talk online about "adrenal fatigue" as a cause of weight gain. Here’s what one expert says to pay attention to instead.