By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Many people think of genetic counselors as only pertaining to couples having a baby. However, their work spans the lifetime
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Lessons Learned from the Global Pandemic
‘Hopefully we won’t repeat the same mistakes in the future should we once again face a major public health emergency’ We recently entered the
Autism Diagnosed in 1 in 44 Kids
Autism may be more prevalent among American children than believed, a new U.S. government study shows One in 44 children at age 8 in the
Early Signs of Autism
Experts offer tips on what to look for By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Autism expert, physician Stephen Shore, once said, “When you meet one person
Habit Stacking for YOUR Health
Little things can add up to big health benefits By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant While not a new concept, the term “habit stacking” was developed
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UBMD neurologist expert in movement disorders discusses Parkinson’s disease — and how deep brain stimulation can help improve motor symptoms By Christopher Motola Q:
Signs You Need Mental Health Help
Don’t be afraid to seek help if needed By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Everyone occasionally feels blue, upset, worried or “off” emotionally. Feeling in a
Better Sleep for Cancer Patients, and Everybody Else
A UB-Roswell Park study for cancer survivors with insomnia aims to help everyone sleep better By Jana Eisenberg Most of us know that exercise,
Mental Health Issues Can Decrease Longevity
Depression, anxiety, schizophrenia can shrink lives of people by 25 years By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant People with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia have “a substantially
Poor Body Image Affects Teens’ Mental Health
Body image in particular for females has always been an ongoing problem By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Teens who view their body image negatively experience