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Dave Bellomo

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Connecting With Nature May Be in Our DNA 0
Dave Bellomo
- Stories
- May 11, 2022
I have written many articles over the past few years on the positive aspects of being in nature. The benefits range from decreased stress and improved fitness levels to stronger relationships and hardier immune systems. In an article published in the Greater Good Magazine by Kristophe Green and Dr. Dacher Keltner, the authors posit that
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Normandy Broaddus Miss Teen PA Follow Up 0
Dave Bellomo
- Stories
- May 4, 2022
For the third year, the Miss PA USA and Miss Teen PA USA pageants were held in Johnstown. Ultimately, Alexandra Jones was crowned Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA 2022 at Richland Performing Arts Center Grand Finale in Johnstown on Sunday, April 24, 2022. The spotlight wasn’t dimmed at all, however, on local high schooler Normandy Broaddus
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Isabella Cole Competes in Miss USA Pageant 0
Dave Bellomo
- Stories
- May 4, 2022
Lycoming County is turning out to be pageant central. From Sydney Robertson taking Miss PA USA in 2021 to Normandy Broaddus competing in Miss Teen PA USA in 2022. Not to be outdone, 19-year-old Isabella Cole also competed in Miss PA USA this year. Her very first contest! Both Miss Teen PA and Miss PA
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Local Teen Competes in Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA 0
Dave Bellomo
- Stories
- April 27, 2022
*This story was written prior to the event. Normandy Broaddus, age 15 and a freshman at Williamsport Area High School, will be representing her hometown of Williamsport as one of the youngest contestants in the Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA Pageant on April 23 and 24th in Johnstown, PA. A native Texan, Normandy’s family moved to
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The Future of Healthcare 0
Dave Bellomo
- Stories
- April 20, 2022
The McKinsey Health Institute, the non-profit arm of McKinsey & Company global management consulting, recently published a report stating that the world is at a critical point in human history regarding healthcare. Their belief is that over the next ten years, humanity could add as much as 45 billion extra years of quality life. Yes,
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Persistent Depressive Disorder Common, Yet Serious 0
Dave Bellomo
- Stories
- April 13, 2022
Persistent depressive disorder (PDD), also known as dysthymia, is a continuous, long-term form of depression. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 280 million people suffer from depression worldwide, and approximately 9.8% of American adults experience some form of depressive disorder each year. Though PDD is not as severe as major depression, living with
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