Health

Pillow talk on sleep apnea treatments
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Ryan Zantua, MD 
Jan 17, 2018
If you have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and you cannot tolerate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), what else can be done? And if all fails,...
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Words with doctors
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Pamela Guggina, MD, MPH 
Jan 17, 2018
A medical approach which seeks to improve the quality of life through treatments aimed at reducing suffering, reducing disease (tumor burden), and imp...
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The pros and cons of late-in-life pregnancy
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Amy Cavalier 
Jan 12, 2018
Lisa VerWeire didn’t plan to become a mother in her early 40s. It’s just the path life led her down. “Everyone hopes to wait until the perfect time, b...
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Winter skin care 101
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Jessica Perkins 
Jan 12, 2018
Dry, flaky skin can be itchy and irritating. Even individuals who tend toward oily skin on their face often battle dry skin on their body in the winte...
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Are you addicted to your smartphone?
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Jackson A. Thomas 
Jan 12, 2018
Smartphones can be used for just about anything — ordering dinner, checking the news, booking a cab — all through a quick swipe. Just ask Susan Walter...
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A beginner’s guide to meditation
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Jackson A. Thomas 
Jan 11, 2018
Whether you’re struggling to get the kids to school on time or juggling multiple projects at work, daily distractions are everywhere. And the added pr...
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GET A JOB: Traditions are dwindling
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BILL KAMINSKI 
Jan 10, 2018
Over the years I’ve earned the reputation of bucking tradition and thinking out of the box. Sometimes that attribute is viewed as a strength; other ti...
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GET A JOB: New job in 2018?
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BILL KAMINSKI 
Dec 28, 2017
Do these New Year resolutions sound familiar: I’m going to lose weight, start exercising and find a new job. Based on past experience, I think finding...
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Celebrate National Soup Month
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Dec 21, 2017
Submitted by Laura Marlowe, Office of County Administrator 2 14.5 oz. cans of fire roasted tomatoes 12 oz. jar roasted red peppers 3 cups cubed butter...
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Ontario County: Healthy Happenings
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Dec 21, 2017
Sometimes you just can’t leave work to see your doctor, but that sore throat doesn’t seem to be going away on its own. Ontario County employee’s Telem...
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What to do in Ontario County this winter
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Karen Marley 
Dec 21, 2017
With its glittering lakes, rolling hills and acres of woodlands, Ontario County is a jeweled outdoor playground. While it’s tempting to hibernate insi...
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Caring for those who care for others
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Danny Ciamprone 
Dec 21, 2017
Nearly every day, the Ontario County Office for the Aging hears from caregivers in the community who are stressed, need direction or are simply lookin...
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Learning to manage chronic disease
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Danny Ciamprone 
Dec 21, 2017
Receiving a diagnosis of a chronic disease sparks a flurry of questions, uncertainty and, depending on the diagnosis, an assortment of varying symptom...
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Ontario County steps out
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Steve Metsch 
Dec 21, 2017
When the walking challenge is held for employees of Ontario County each fall, it's taken seriously. Competition is fierce, and the walking, well, it a...
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Do you PiYo?
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Karen Marley 
Dec 21, 2017
Have you ever wanted to skim off your favorite parts of different exercise classes and combine them into your ideal workout session? If so, PiYo may b...
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Ontario County and UR Medicine team up
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Steve Metsch 
Dec 21, 2017
A simple, 20-minute discussion with a registered nurse and answering a questionnaire may result in saving the lives of some Ontario County employees. ...
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