Wellness

Trying to find the best solutions for a problem can be hard in 2026, and nowhere is it more difficult than in sectors like health or cosmetics. People will spend a small fortune on products ... more

Tompkins Cortland Community College and Family Health Network of Central New York are partnering to bring regular primary care services directly to the college’s Dryden campus, with appointments available not only to students and employees ... more

The Latino Health Coalition will bring free health screenings and essential community resources to International Plaza in Rochester during a public event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21. Unidos Por La Salud, ... more

Wellness is usually pictured in familiar ways: getting enough sleep, eating well, moving your body, drinking more water, and finding better ways to manage stress. All of those things matter, of course. But they are ... more

We have all been there. You look at your to-do list, see a massive project, and immediately feel a heavy knot in your stomach. Maybe you need to write a long report, clean out the ... more

A hemp shop in New York opened three years ago into a market with almost no licensed competition. There are now more than 630 licensed cannabis stores in the state, several of them within walking ... more

Building a fitness career online opens doors to flexible study schedules and remote work opportunities. Interested students can study core materials at home as they prepare for a new professional path in health coaching. Getting ... more

Golisano Children's has launched a mobile pediatric clinic that will bring well-child visits, immunizations and primary care support to schools, shelters, community centers and youth organizations across Rochester. The Pediatric Mobile Clinic Initiative will serve ... more

Building trust is key to a happy and lasting relationship. Trust is the foundation of love, respect, and support. When both partners feel safe and valued, they can grow together. However, it can be hard ... more

Waking up with a stiff neck or a dull ache in the lower back often stems from poor sleep posture. Standard mattresses get plenty of attention, but the cushion under your head plays a huge ... more

Alternative health trends move fast, but few have grown as steadily as frequency-based wellness, a category built on the idea that the body responds to sound, vibration, and subtle electromagnetic signals. In short, it's a ... more

Nursing students from the Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing and Health Sciences will provide free blood pressure screenings during a community lunch in Geneva on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The screenings will run from 11:30 ... more

Young athletes who consistently burn more energy than they consume can develop a condition that affects growth, bone health, hormones, recovery and athletic performance, according to guidance from University of Rochester Medicine. Relative Energy Deficiency ... more

Clinical-grade red light therapy deserves a careful read because device quality changes how light reaches tissue, how heat builds, and how repeatable each session feels. Many panels appear similar at first glance, yet small differences ... more

Throughout the Finger Lakes, wineries, breweries, cideries, festivals, and community gatherings are part of everyday life. For many people, alcohol is simply one part of social occasions. For others, drinking gradually shifts from occasional to ... more

Ontario County family caregivers and professionals who support older adults can attend a free inaugural caregiver conference Aug. 12 at Finger Lakes Community College, with advance registration required. The Ontario County Office for the Aging ... more

Shopping for someone who is health-conscious, follows a specific dietary protocol, or is simply deliberate about what they consume ranks among the harder gifting scenarios because the standard food and drink defaults were not built ... more

LotusOcean is best understood as a living body of work shaped by Prashant Trivedi, a Vedic Guru, author, linguist, audio-visual artist, filmmaker, and scholar. Its work brings together Vedic scholarship, contemplative practice, original music, film, ... more

Finger Lakes Health recognized the student achievement of nine graduates who completed four weeks of classroom, laboratory and clinical training in its certified nursing assistant program. The July 2026 graduates are Faith Bray, Maddison Dishaw, ... more