Health

Mammograms take images of breast tissue to determine the presence of abnormalities, including lumps. Women may undergo traditional, 2D mammograms, but...

Scrolling through Instagram, you might notice a few “armpit selfies.” It’s usually a wellness blogger flaunting an armpit, covered in what looks like ...

It is a tough situation that can also be uncomfortable—a colleague is diagnosed with cancer or other serious illness, and you want to do something, bu...

Don’t look now, but the days are getting shorter. The temperature is dropping, and more than likely, there is a sweater over that favorite T-shirt of ...

An hour or two of cleaning around the house can make your home feel like an oasis — one where everything is neat, tidy and sparkling clean. However, d...

Women with breast cancer have tough decisions to make. But pregnant women and those who want to have children down the road have even more to consider...

Well wishes may come in waves when people begin to let loved ones know they have been diagnosed with cancer. Such wishes may express sentiments like “...

Teaching is not an easy job, and like any profession has its own unique stressors. Instructing special needs students is a departure from teaching in ...

When food falls short in essential nutrients or you’re allergic to milk, bananas or oranges and can’t hit your daily calcium, potassium or vitamin C l...

Bristol Borough School District teacher and wrestling coach Scott Brown could have all types of heroes to choose from. He loves hiking and photography...

Makeup might make you look and feel great — but have you stopped to consider what it’s doing to your skin? Be it eyeshadow, mascara or foundation, the...

For some people, strict diets and elaborate weight-loss programs can feel like taking a shot in the dark rather than a plan for actual personal improv...

Scheduled to take place at East Rochester High School on October 22, the Scare Brain Cancer Away 5K Run/Walk will benefit the Patient Needs Fund. This...

A common assumption of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD as it is commonly called, as that it affects only school-aged children. Howev...

If you’re looking for a new sport that is easy to learn , low-impact and comes with a side of new friends, pickleball might be your answer. The sport ...

Everyone is touched by grief at some point in their lives. This is even more true given the COVID-19 pandemic. But for many, the topic isn’t easily di...

The cold air might be nipping at your nose, and now that we’ve said our goodbyes to the beach, sandals and shorts, there’s no better time to crank up ...

If you thought teenagers aren’t interested in yoga, you should visit Midlakes High School. Five years ago, yoga was introduced here as a physical educ...

Nearly every piece of health and medical advice comes with an extra special message for seniors. Take cold and flu season, for example. Once the leave...

The smell of coffee or chocolatecandy can tempt both humans and animals.But unlike humans, pets don’t knowthe difference between safe and dangerousfoo...