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By Pastor Timothy Neptune Every year around this time the old classic Christmas movies start coming on television. It is easy to start a conversation at work by simply asking, “So, what’s your favorite Christmas movie?” Mine is Frank Capra’s It’s A Wonderful Life. Some of you might be able …

When Kathe D’Alfonso faced melanoma, the Penfield resident knew her daily routine had to change. Suddenly, applying sunscreen to every inch of her body became not just important—it became life-saving. But like most people, she discovered a frustrating reality: reaching the middle of her back was nearly impossible. Rather than …

by Karina Bailey, FNP-C, Nurse Practitioner – ArchWell Health COPD, the term used to refer to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a lung disease that makes it difficult or uncomfortable to breathe. Over ten percent of adults 65+ are living with COPD. It is common for seniors with COPD to …

Many people, and especially those diagnosed with cancer, preemptively eliminate sugar from their diets, because of the widely held belief that “sugar feeds cancer” or “cancer loves sugar.” The hope is that by not eating sugar, they can stop cancer from growing and spreading. The truth is more complicated. There …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. Thinning hair can affect confidence and self-image for both women and men. At our practice, Dr. Parveen S. Vahora is now offering an innovative solution that harnesses your body’s natural healing power: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy for hair restoration. What is PRP for Hair Loss? PRP …

By RICK WEBER Palliative care and hospice are not exactly the same and are not a “death sentence,” but rather a way of establishing hope and comfort in a difficult time—whether or not it is the last phases of a disease process. “The ‘death sentence’ myth is one I have …

By Elizabeth Dosoretz, LCSW ADHD and PTSD may seem like completely different conditions, but their symptoms often overlap in ways that can make telling them apart difficult. Trouble focusing, impulsivity, and emotional ups and downs can show up in both, leading to confusion or even misdiagnosis. It is not uncommon …

By Pastor Roger P. Felipe Weight-watchers. Nutrisystem. Mediterranean diet. Paleo. Living healthy has become a craze, although obesity inour country, rather legitimizes it. For many people it is about looking and feeling better, living longer, stronger and disease-free. These are all important reasons for eating clean, exercising, and learning to …

Women are often told that bloating is just part of life, linked to their cycles, stress or something they ate. But sometimes, persistent bloating is your body’s way of signaling something more serious. Ovarian cancer signs and symptoms show up in ways that are easy to overlook or explain away. …

By Nektarios Demetriou, DO, and Pamela Couture, APRN, Family Medicine at Millennium Physician Group It’s easy to wait until something feels wrong before seeing a doctor. But many severe health conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or certain cancers can develop quietly, without apparent symptoms. That’s why preventive healthcare, also …