Healthy Living

Can You Be Scared to Death? Can You Be Scared to Death? Patient Care

Can You Be Scared to Death?

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Oct. 29, 2013
Many people are thrilled by the chills that Halloween brings—lining up for haunted hayrides, frightening mansions and scare-fests, all in good fun. But could it go terribly wrong? UR Medicine ...
Bedtime Routines: Don’t Fall Behind Bedtime Routines: Don’t Fall Behind Patient Care

Bedtime Routines: Don’t Fall Behind

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Oct. 28, 2013
Autumn: the season that brings us crisp air, colorful leaves, and a chance to recapture that lost hour lost with the shift to Daylight Saving Time. Gaining that hour can be a treat for many, but a ...
Morning Sickness: The Good News Morning Sickness: The Good News Patient Care

Morning Sickness: The Good News

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Oct. 15, 2013
If morning sickness—and worry over treating it—overshadows the thrill of being pregnant, you may be happy to learn that a popular nausea medication appears to be safe for both mom and baby. A major ...
Talking with Kids About Cancer Talking with Kids About Cancer Patient Care

Talking with Kids About Cancer

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Oct. 7, 2013
One in four adults diagnosed with cancer has a child under the age of 18. While talking about a cancer diagnosis can be tough, striking a balance between open communication and easing a child’s ...