Some 8 million deaths a year can be linked to mental health issues, from depression to eating disorders — but that’s a deceptively low number. People who suffer from mental illness are more likely to suffer from a chronic illness...
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Letter from the editor
Tis the season of giving, and, appropriately, our December issue focuses on giving back. You needn’t look too far to find a worthy recipient for your time and financial donations. Central New York has a wealth of deserving organizations doing...
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: In November, we write about philanthropy
Philanthropy in its most basic definition means “love of humanity.” I like to believe that people are basically good — that we all start out with the best of intentions, full of that love of humanity. Sometimes the world is...
FROM THE EDITOR: It’s National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is usually our “Pink” edition, but I thought it was important that we devote some space this month to another public health crisis that actually affects more women. While one in eight women will face a breast cancer diagnosis,...
FROM THE EDITOR: September is National Suicide Awareness Month
This is our arts and style issue, so you’re about to read a lot of relatively light-spirited articles about fashion, music and the arts. So let’s start with the heavy stuff, all right? September is National Suicide Prevention Month. We...