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Two surgeons in the operating room, conducting robotic knee replacement surgery.

Health & Wellness Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Pain Management

Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery for Seniors Improves Comfort, Function and Satisfaction

Knee pain is one of the most common reasons older adults lose mobility and independence. For many seniors, arthritis and cartilage loss make everyday tasks like walking, climbing stairs or even sleeping painful and...

September 23, 2025

4 min read

An older woman in her home, exercising on a yoga mat with her hands out in front of her.

Health & Wellness Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Otago Exercise Program: Proven Fall Prevention Exercises for Seniors

Nearly one in four older adults experiences a fall each year, but most don’t realize that targeted exercises can dramatically lower that risk. Maintaining strength and balance is key to staying active, independent and...

September 22, 2025

5 min read

A middle-aged woman with her hand to her forehead, looking run down and tired.

Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Why Am I So Tired? Causes of Fatigue and How to Get Your Energy Back

More than one-third of adults report feeling tired or fatigued most days. While occasional tiredness is normal, persistent fatigue is different—it’s a draining lack of energy that makes it difficult to get through the...

September 19, 2025

5 min read

A woman feeling sick with Covid-19 symptoms, holding a tea mug to her forehead with her eyes closed.

Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Understanding COVID-19 Variant Stratus: What You Need to Know

COVID-19 continues to change, and so do its variants. The XFG variant, more commonly known as Stratus, is the latest COVID-19 virus mutation gaining momentum. As respiratory illness season kicks into full gear, knowing...

September 17, 2025

5 min read

A group of elementary aged students standing in line at school, wearing their backpacks.

Children’s Health Health & Wellness Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Heavy Backpacks and Kids: Orthopedic Risks and How to Prevent Them

It’s a common sight: children heading to school with backpacks that look almost as big as they are. About 90 percent of U.S. children carry a backpack to school each day, and many exceed the safe, recommended weight. In...

September 12, 2025

5 min read

A young girl with a mouth rash being evaluated by her female doctor.

Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Spotting Coxsackie Virus Symptoms in Kids and When to Seek Care

If your child develops a fever, sore throat or a rash around their mouth, hands and feet, the Coxsackie virus could be the cause. But we have seen that this virus can also give your child a rash anywhere else on their...

September 11, 2025

6 min read

Boy sitting in high school. hallway, with his head down and holding a basketball.

Brain & Mental Health Children’s Health Health & Wellness

No Phones at School: Withdrawal Symptoms Kids May Face and How to Support Them

This school year, students in New York State will experience something new: a bell-to-bell cell phone ban. That means phones stay tucked away from the first bell of the day to the last. For kids who are used to...

September 10, 2025

6 min read

A woman sitting on her couch, clutching her throat because it's in pain.

Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Understanding COVID Nimbus: Symptoms and Key Facts

A new COVID-19 variant, known as NB.1.8.1 or the “Nimbus variant,” has been making headlines this summer, as it’s currently spreading across several countries, including the United States. While Nimbus shares many...

September 9, 2025

5 min read

Kids sitting in the school cafeteria, eating lunch together.

Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 18: Let’s Talk Food Allergies

Food allergies affect millions of children and their families. With the back-to-school season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to explore how food allergies impact kids in the classroom, at lunch time and even...

September 2, 2025

18 min read

A group of teenage students standing outside school, using their cell phones.

Brain & Mental Health Children’s Health Health & Wellness

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 17: Bell-to-Bell Policy

New York Governor Hochul’s Bell-to-Bell Policy prohibits cell phone use during the entire school day. While the policy sets this overarching rule, it also grants schools the flexibility to develop their own strategies...

August 25, 2025

30 min read

Topic: Health & Wellness

Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery for Seniors Improves Comfort, Function and Satisfaction

Otago Exercise Program: Proven Fall Prevention Exercises for Seniors

Why Am I So Tired? Causes of Fatigue and How to Get Your Energy Back

Understanding COVID-19 Variant Stratus: What You Need to Know

Heavy Backpacks and Kids: Orthopedic Risks and How to Prevent Them

Spotting Coxsackie Virus Symptoms in Kids and When to Seek Care

No Phones at School: Withdrawal Symptoms Kids May Face and How to Support Them

Understanding COVID Nimbus: Symptoms and Key Facts

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 18: Let’s Talk Food Allergies

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