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The Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation is enabling Oswego Health to positively impact children enrolled in local school-based therapy programs by providing a $10,000 grant to purchase therapeutic tools, laptops, and other program supplies to aid in one-on-one counseling sessions.

Aging

Health information especially for seniors.

Rev up your body's defenses this flu season.

Heavy alcohol use is a major cause of serious, long-term liver disease in the United States.

What you can do to help protect yourself from stroke.

Older adults are particularly vulnerable to having a serious injury or even dying from a fall. These tips can help you stay steady on your feet.

Find out who's at risk and how to prevent it.

Allergies and asthma

Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems.

How to tell them apart. Plus, tips for finding relief.

Doctors recommend the shot every fall for people with asthma.

Many substances can pollute your indoor air.

During an asthma flare-up, changes inside your lungs bring on breathing troubles.

Differentiating sinus pain from other types of headaches isn’t always easy.

Arthritis

Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints.

Protecting yourself from the flu should be a priority if you have a condition such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.

Learn about the connection and get tips on prevention.

Signs it may be arthritis.

From medication to exercise, what helps?

See some exercise options that are easy on your joints.

Cancer

Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies.

Most breast lumps are not cancerous.

Regular screenings help find breast cancer early, when it's often easier to treat.

Learn why staying active is good if you have breast cancer.

Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to destroy cancer cells, may be used alone or with other treatments for cancer.

Knowing what to look for may be an important first step in defeating the disease.

Children and parenting

Tips for keeping kids healthy.

What parents can do.

Make meal planning a joint effort.

4 tips to help kids mask up at school.

Surprise! It’s a fun place to explore and learn together.

They need time alone to talk about important stuff.

Diabetes

Helpful tips for preventing or living with diabetes.

Try these budget-friendly basics.

Healthy habits can help you prevent this disease and its complications.

Early detection and treatment of kidney trouble can help prevent or delay chronic kidney disease.

A disruption in the digestive process that is often caused by diabetes.

This common problem is caused by damaged nerves, usually in the hands and feet.

Heart health

Information about heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.

7 habits that make a real difference.

What to do when diabetes and heart conditions collide.

Using your target heart rate can help you exercise hard enough to improve your fitness level but not so hard that it's dangerous.

A malfunction of your heart's electrical system may cause it to beat too quickly, too slowly or erratically.

Learn what to expect from surgery to implant a pacemaker.

Men's health

Health information especially for men.

This is news you need if you're in your 30s, 40s or 50s.

Understand the evidence and the risks.

Breast cancer isn't common among men, but it can happen.

Depression can strike any man at any age.

This serious—but treatable—sleep disorder affects an estimated 30 million American adults.

Nutrition and fitness

Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight.

How to take care of your body's good bugs.

Get inspired to get fit with these fun challenges.

Too much salt in your diet? Here are some ways to cut back.

When it comes to strength training, can you tell the myths from the facts?

How to harvest affordable fruits and veggies.

Women's health

Health information especially for women.

Try these suggestions for a better test.

Discover advice and resources to help you get through this time.

Try these tips for striking a healthier balance.

Why they happen and what it means for you.

Not everything you hear is true.

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