Diet drinks and possible association with stroke and dementia

American Heart Association Stroke Journal Report Diet drinks and possible association with stroke and dementia; current science suggests need for more research April 20, 2017, Categories: Stroke...

Herkimer County HealthNet’s Healthy Store Initiative collaborates with Carney’s Corner

Herkimer, NY- Herkimer County HealthNet has been creating opportunities for those residing in Herkimer County to gain education on healthy eating habits. Herkimer County...

America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk news from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

What:  The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association will provide an important update to the 2017 America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk  Where:  Holiday Inn 1777 Burrstone...

Lack of a health Care Proxy Leaves Loved Ones Guessing About Your End-of-Life Wishes

UTICA, N.Y. — Nearly nine out of 10 upstate New York adults are aware of the term, “health care proxy,” according to a new...

Dr. Paula Vecchio Joins Upstate Family Health Center

Dr. Paula Vecchio, Primary Care Physician, has joined the clinical staff at the Upstate Family Health Center, Inc., located at 1001 Noyes Street in...

American Heart Association survey and The Uncertainty of Cholesterol Management

Survey findings will help inform new initiative to raise awareness, empower patients and providers to better understand and manage high cholesterol DALLAS, April 10, 2017 —  People...

Beet Salad

By Elizabeth Szlek, Wellness Counselor This salad is loaded with foods of high nutritional benefit. All of the ingredients will promote good health and even...

LIFE IS A DANCE: An Interview with Bob Carr

By Richard Chmielewski Bob Carr started in the field of psychology 1979 when he worked for one year in a children’s psychiatric daycare center. There...

Doula Digest: What Does A Doula Do?

By: Noami Starsiak When I started this column I gave a brief picture of what a doula is, today I want to broaden that picture...

American Heart Association’s State Budget Wish List Would Ease making Healthy Choices

As the April 1 deadline looms for this year’s state budget, the American Heart Association calls on the state Legislature to keep the health...