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‘More like giant pingpong’: Indoor pickleball facility to open in Batavia this month

By David Petesch
Dec 06, 2024 12:20 pm - America’s fastest-growing sport gets a foothold in Batavia with a new indoor facility set to open along Randall Road.
Prenatal blood test can sometimes hint at cancer in moms-to-be

By CARLA K. JOHNSON
Dec 06, 2024 6:00 am - Many moms-to-be opt for blood tests during pregnancy to check for fetal disorders such as Down syndrome. In rare instances, these tests can reveal something unexpected — hints of a hidden cancer in the woman.
With more active lifestyle, average adult could live 5.3 years longer

By Ian McMahan
Dec 06, 2024 6:00 am - Americans over age 40 could live an extra 5.3 years if they were as active as the top 25 percent of the population, according to just published research in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Ask the doctors: Sitting at work plays role in ill health

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
Dec 06, 2024 6:00 am - Whether you work at a desk or mainly use a car to get, Americans spend more time sitting than at any point in history. For many, the total is well over 10 hours of sitting per day. That's the number that research associates with a marked increase in cardiac risk.
Guide to walking pneumonia in children

By Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
Dec 06, 2024 5:15 am - Walking pneumonia is a milder form of pneumonia that can cause discomfort and disrupt children’s routines. Understanding what it is and how to prevent it can help parents take the right steps to keep their kids healthy.
14 ways to cope with depression and better your mental health

By Robert Klitzman, MD
Dec 05, 2024 10:50 pm - Depression is affecting more and more people. But for many people, symptoms of depression can be prevented or treated with a few practical strategies.
Oh, there’s no gift like health for the holidays

By Michael Merschel
Dec 05, 2024 10:34 pm - If you want to give the gift of good health, experts suggest gifts like free weights, fitness trackers, cookbooks, air fryers and experiences that encourage activity.
Nearly 30% of US drugstores closed in one decade, study shows

By TOM MURPHY
Dec 03, 2024 3:53 pm - Nearly three out of 10 U.S. drugstores that were open during the previous decade had closed by 2021, research shows. Black and Latino neighborhoods were most vulnerable to the retail pharmacy closures, which can chip away at already-limited care options.
New chapters: Biking books serve up armchair adventures

By Ralph Banasiak, Along for the Ride
Dec 01, 2024 4:00 am - Inclement weather keeping you indoors? Recent biking books, co-reviewed with others, serve up armchair adventures and thoughts on safety as potential stocking stuffers for yourself and others.
Knowing the difference between a cold and the flu

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
Nov 30, 2024 9:35 am - Whether your child has a cold or the flu, recovery begins with rest, drinking plenty of fluids and eating a healthy diet. What should parents look out for?

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