All Stories Tagged With wellness

Cyber-bullying Law in Erie County

Cyber-bullying against children and students is onits way to becoming a misdemeanor in Erie County. The County Legislature unanimously approved a newlocal law Thursday that would make electronic harassment and bullying againstminors and students p…

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Leroy Students and Mass Psychogenic Illness

Leroy Students and Mass Psychogenic Illness

A Personal Letter From Dr. Laszlo Mechtler and Dr. Jennifer McVigeBuffalo 08 Feb 2012At the Dent Neurologic Institute, Drs Jennifer McVige and Laszlo Mechtler have had the privilege to examine and treat 14 of the 19 patients from LeRoy, NY. The di…

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New Chiropractic Technique Eliminates Muscle and Joint Pain

Western New York Muscle and Joint Performance Chiropractic just announced its unique approach to chiropractic treatment called Active Release Technique. Many chiropractors do not use this method so many people are unaware of its benefits. Long hou…

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Floortime – An Emerging Intervention for Children With Autism

By Annette PinderGrowing up in Brooklyn, there was a child on ourstreet who was different. She didn’t talk, and seemed to be off in her ownworld, as our moms whispered, “She’s autistic.”  I found a book at the local library on the topic an…

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Today Is National Wear Red Day

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3rdIS NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY!Buffalo,NY – The American Heart Association will mark the launch of American HeartMonth and its Go Red For Women campaign at a special Wear Red Day pressconference with Erie County HealthCommissioner, Dr. …

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Eat Well Live Well Challenge

Employers and Community Organizations are invited to Participate in A Community Wellness ProgramThe “Eat Well Live Well” Challenge is focused on increasingregular physical activity and nutrition choices that enable individuals toimprove their healt…

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Why Choose Mini Dental Implants

    by Benjamin D.Oppenheimer, DDSWhen David came in to see me he had just been laidoff from work, and the prospect of going on interviews with two missing teethwas overwhelming. When he asked about mini-implants he was shocked to learnt…

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Roswell Park Cancer Institute Announces Vaccine for Cancer

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Announces Vaccine for Cancer

Dendritic cell vaccine, manufactured in unique RPCI facility, trains body’s defenses to remember, destroy cancer cellsSTORY HIGHLIGHTS: New dendritic cell vaccine designed to kill cancer cells, prevent relapseVaccine will be made at RPCI using a…

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Hiding in Plain Sight: Incognito Braces!

How important is your smile?  Rochester-based firm Harris Interactive polled 1,000 people ages 18-54 to explore the importance of a good smile in business, relationships, and self-esteem. The results may surprise you:  •  …

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Erie County Department of Senior Services Tools for Caregivers Classes

Register Now for Powerful Tools for Caregiver Classesin Amherst, Buffalo, Hamburg, Kenmore            A six-week educational program designed to provide caregivers the tools needed f…

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WNY Genome Project and What It Means to You

Imagine being able to examine your genetic makeup to determine if you are likely to develop a disease. Imagine being able to receive treatment and medication designed specifically for you in the most effective dose.One of the most important asp…

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Managing Chronic Health Conditions Wirelessly in Buffalo

Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, education or location, the number of Americans who are obese, diabetic or suffer from heart and other chronic diseases continues to rise. Now new wireless mobile technology has the potential to improve p…

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