Patient Care Can You Refuse to be Weighed at the Doctor? By Holly Russell, MD Mar. 12, 2024 As a physician, I can’t ignore the lack of scientific evidence supporting routine weigh-ins. There’s no clear evidence that they improve a patient’s health, and guidance on a thoughtful approach to ...
Community Be Wise About Your Eyes: 4 Tips for Eclipse Vision Safety By Leslie White Mar. 7, 2024 Its hard to forget our mother's words: Never look directly at the sun because it’ll hurt your eyes. Ophthalmologist Rajeev Ramchandran, MD, says “Your mother was right. It can damage your vision.â€
Patient Care Don’t Leave Your Health Up To Luck By Sydney Burrows Mar. 5, 2024 It’s easy to put off routine health screenings—but do you really want to roll the dice with your health? Schedule your appointments now with a UR Medicine provider to take control of your well-being.
Patient Care Six Things Everyone Needs to Know About Stillbirths By Sydney Burrows Mar. 1, 2024 Heather Florescue, MD, an Obstetrics & Gynecology provider at Highland Hospital, is working hard to share stillbirth prevention and awareness information with both the public and the medical ...
Patient Care Stressed Out? Try These Science-Backed Ways to Stress Less By Kelly Webster Feb. 9, 2024 Two UR Medicine experts provide practical solutions to help you think about stress differently and calm yourself in difficult moments.
Patient Care Why Should I Give Blood? By Sydney Burrows Feb. 7, 2024 Blood shortages are all too common, but they’re occurring more frequently now than ever before. These five unexpected facts about donated blood show why a quick stop at your local Red Cross is a true ...
Patient Care Why It’s So Hard to Lose Weight in the Winter By Sydney Burrows Jan. 25, 2024 While New Year’s is a great time to set resolutions and make lifestyle changes, winter may pose challenges if your goal is dramatic weight loss.
Patient Care Why Is My Throat Sore? By Sydney Burrows Jan. 18, 2024 A sore throat in the mornings can go hand in hand with winter weather and dry air. But how can you tell when a sore throat is just a symptom of a cold or allergies, and when it may be something more ...
Community It's Not You, It's Your Goal Setting By Sydney Burrows Jan. 8, 2024 When the calendar flips from December to January, it’s common to pick a handful of New Year’s resolutions. While many set goals, only 9% of people manage to keep their resolutions throughout the ...
Patient Care Is BMI Accurate? New Evidence Says No By Lori Barrette Jan. 8, 2024 For years, BMI—body mass index—has been the go-to tool for plotting our weight into categories. If your BMI number is 25 or higher, you fall into the overweight or obese category. So, does that mean ...