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  • Five Ways to Get Your Pet Ready for Fall

    Five Ways to Get Your Pet Ready for Fall0

    Family Features
    • Pets
    • September 27, 2023

    Pets provide unconditional love to their companions; in return, it’s important to make sure they live happy and healthy lives by providing the best care possible. This means making sure that in addition to food, treats and toys, they receive daily care for their eyes, ears and overall health. With a desire to bring a

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  • UPMC Electrophysiologist: When is an Irregular Heartbeat a Concern?0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Our hearts are amazing organs, and we can often take them for granted. They steadily pump away, rhythmically beating life into our bodies. But what happens when your heartbeat becomes irregular, erratic, or even skips a beat? These incidents are called heart palpitations, and for most people, heart palpitations are a once-in-a-blue-moon occurrence. However, some

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  • What to Know About AFib

    What to Know About AFib0

    Family Features

    The heart has been characterized as the engine that makes the human body run. If that metaphor is not exactly spot-on, it still serves as a good indicator as to just how vital a healthy heart is to the human body. Despite the importance of a healthy heart, diseases that affect the heart remain the

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  • “Sound of Freedom”: The Summer’s “Anti-Blockbuster”0

    Webb Weekly
    • August 16, 2023

    With “Barbie” crossing the $1 billion mark, 2023 may one day be called “the summer that saved the movies.” As of this writing, not only was Mattel’s blockbuster still cruising along in first place, but the season’s other hits — “Oppenheimer,” “Indy 5,” MI:7,” the new “Guardians” and “Spider-Man” — were working toward a boffo

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  • August is National Breastfeeding Month0

    Dave Bellomo

    This August marks the 13th annual National Breastfeeding Month! Every August, the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee hosts a public campaign inviting members, breastfeeding coalitions, partner organizations, and individuals to celebrate breastfeeding. The aim is for groups and individuals to participate in online action and discussion about the policies and changes needed to create an environment of

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  • Is Fitness Tech Making Us Less Healthy?0

    Dave Bellomo

    In a recent article by Fitt Insider, an online newsletter and community for fitness professionals, the idea is that health optimization through the use of fitness technology such as apps, Oura Smart Ring, Fitbit, or even your average smartphone may be making us less healthy as a society. According to the article, the global fitness

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  • Perceptions of Healthy Aging Among Different Groups0

    Dave Bellomo

    When we think of aging well, we might have different opinions, as the definition of happiness and well-being can vary from person to person. Some people envision retirement as sipping an umbrella drink on a beach and wasting away in Margaritaville. Others think of endless hours playing with grandchildren and watching Little League games. Still,

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  • Tips for Improving Concentration0

    Dave Bellomo

    In an article published by the Harvard Medical School, Dr. Kirk Daffner, Director for Brain/Mind Medicine at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, states that people have trouble filtering out information that is irrelevant to the task at hand as they age. In addition, Dr. Daffner says that the slowing of mental processes is

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  • Menopausal Hair Care0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    After I turned 40, I noticed a shift in the types of fliers that came my way. I still get mailers for meal delivery services and wine clubs, but there are now some new postcards in my mailbox. Brands are reaching out to offer discounts on heat-wicking pajamas to combat nightly hot flashes, nutritional supplements

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  • Health Issues That Can Affect Young Women

    Health Issues That Can Affect Young Women0

    Family Features

    Health is important throughout an individual’s life, but chronic health issues are rarely a cause for concern among young people. Though age is a risk factor for many health conditions, anyone, including young women, can develop conditions that affect their long-term health. Health issues that were once predominantly associated with aging individuals are now occurring

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  • UPMC Provider: Give Mom the Gift of Wellness This Mother’s Day0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Mother’s Day is coming up, and a great time to focus on the matriarchs of your family. This is something they may not be used to since they are usually putting others’ needs before their own. To make this day extra meaningful, make your mother’s health a priority. Celebrate With Wellness in Mind When it

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  • UPMC Eye Doctor: Understanding Cataracts0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Are you over the age of 40 and have blurred, cloudy, or foggy vision? If so, you may be dealing with cataracts. Cataracts are the result of a normal aging process in which the eyes’ natural proteins gradually lose their clarity, clouding the natural lens inside of the eye. This clouding interferes with light passing

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  • Five Rules for Strength Training After 500

    Dave Bellomo

    I have said this before. In my humble opinion, strength training is the foundation of health. There are many types of strength, including the ability to lift something heavy once and the ability to lift something light many times. In this case, I am using the term in a general sense. I am talking about

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  • Skills USA Holds Recent Community Health Clinic0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Community health screenings are an important tool in preventive medicine, and it is with this in mind that students from Skills USA, at Central Mountain High School, held a Community Health Clinic in Mill Hall recently. The screenings included a series of pre-health screenings such as vital signs, blood sugar, blood pressure, and more! All

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  • How to Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs

    How to Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs0

    Family Features

    Lyme disease is a bacterial illness often spread through the bite of the black-legged tick. A bacterium known as borrelia burgdorferi is carried inside a tick and can be transmitted from the tick’s saliva into the bloodstream of an animal host, whether that host be a person, pet or wild animal. Though it is often

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  • Hidden Truth of Human Trafficking in PA: It’s Our Problem, Too0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    According to a new local documentary, a single human-trafficking victim can suffer more than 40 rapes a day. But perhaps even more shocking is the fact that this sort of thing happens in Lycoming County. Produced by Central PA’s On the PULSE media outlet, “The Hidden Truth of Human Trafficking in Pennsylvania” is a bracing,

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  • Healthy Habits for Your Home

    Healthy Habits for Your Home0

    Family Features

    If you’re like most Americans, health is an important aspect of your resolutions when each new year rolls around. While factors like diet and exercise are keys to healthy living, so are the ways you care for your home and belongings. Your home living environment plays a major role in your health and comfort, so

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  • Six Steps to Get Better Sleep and Improve Heart Health

    Six Steps to Get Better Sleep and Improve Heart Health0

    Family Features

    There’s more to maintaining a healthy heart than just eating right and exercising regularly. While these practices play an important role in both cardiovascular and overall health and well-being, getting a good night’s sleep is also key. “Getting a good night’s sleep every night is vital to cardiovascular health,” said Donald M. Lloyd-Jones, M.D., Sc.M.,

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  • UPMC Physician: Understanding and Dealing with Heartburn0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Ever wake up from a deep sleep to a burning sensation in your throat? Maybe chronic coughing? We’ve all enjoyed a night out to a nice dinner, maybe pizza, a drink or two, and chocolate for dessert. Then a few hours later, while in bed, maybe regret that decision to have that last piece of

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  • Four Steps to Live in the Present Every Day

    Four Steps to Live in the Present Every Day0

    Webb Weekly

    Living in the present means celebrating each moment as it happens without worries about the past or anxiety for what the future holds and enjoying life to the fullest. Many people find themselves thinking about what happened yesterday or what might happen tomorrow, making living in the now a challenge. You can overcome those hurdles

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  • Factors to Consider When Buying Furniture

    Factors to Consider When Buying Furniture0

    Family Features

    Buying furniture can be an exciting prospect. The opportunity to breathe new life into a home with the addition of different furnishings inspires many people. However, at the same time, searching for furniture can be a tad overwhelming, especially when homeowners do not know where to begin. Statistics Canada reports that Canadians spend an average

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  • Five Patio Projects to Enhance Outdoor Living

    Five Patio Projects to Enhance Outdoor Living0

    Family Features

    Warm weather paves the way to more opportunities to enjoy fresh air. For homeowners who have the luxury of outdoor spaces, including private patios, now is the time to start thinking about projects to enhance these gathering spots. A patio can be considered a transitional area that links the outdoors to the inside of a

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  • On-Trend Colors Reflecting Comforting Lifestyle Design

    On-Trend Colors Reflecting Comforting Lifestyle Design0

    Family Features

    Upgrading your home design is an opportunity to tap into new color schemes. Knowing what shades are trendy and how different hues can work together for a cohesive design is an important step in creating an attractive design aesthetic. While you might turn to family or friends for inspiration for your next DIY project, another

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  • Hair Cycling0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    I don’t often look to TikTok for beauty trends or hacks, but here recently, #haircycling has been gaining in popularity to such an extent that my middle-aged eyes over on Instagram have taken notice. What is hair cycling? First, it has nothing to do with bicycles or washing machines; it’s actually a simple process of

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  • Considerations for Retirees Thinking of Working Part-Time0

    Family Features

    Retirement is an opportunity to wave goodbye to the daily grind. Retirees may focus on rest and relaxation, and many make travel a major component of their lifestyle. According to a 2022 Gallup poll, Americans expect to retire at an average age of 66, up from 62 in 2022. However, most do not hold out

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  • Spring Cleaning0

    Dave Bellomo

    A while back, I wrote some articles about minimalism, which can be defined as a lifestyle characterized by the elevation of only the most important possessions and the removal of everything else. The idea is to lead a life of simplicity that is unburdened by material things. Though each person might define minimalism differently, the

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  • UPMC Physician: Know the Signs of Heart Trouble0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    February is National Heart Health Month and a great time to familiarize yourself with the signs of a heart emergency. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one person succumbs to a heart attack every 40 seconds in the United States. Most times, these emergencies happen suddenly. It is vital to take

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  • Winter Closet Clean Out0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    There was a point toward the end of last year when a twinge of anxiety would hit me every time I looked at my closet. Now that we are fully into the new year, a closet clean-out is at the top of my winter to-do list. Of course, it’s not a simple task by any

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  • The Link Between a Healthy Diet and a Healthy Heart

    The Link Between a Healthy Diet and a Healthy Heart0

    Family Features

    Heart disease is a leading cause of death across the globe. According to the World Health Organization, ischaemic heart disease is responsible for 16 percent of the world’s total deaths. The WHO also points out that, between 2000 and 2019, deaths due to ischaemic heart disease rose by more than two million. Though not all

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  • The Roving Sportsman… It’s SHOWTIME!0

    Jon Pries

    Relatively speaking, up until last week or so, we have had a rather mild winter so far. But now Mother Nature has tightened the grip, and for the foreseeable future, a wintrier forecast is slated – to include more snow and more freezing temperatures. With that in mind, it also means it must be time

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  • Hello Lycoming County …0

    Jim Webb, Sr.

    It’s a great day with a lot of new things happening here at Webb Communications. First is the launching of a county-wide, weekly newspaper that will go to 50,000 residences in the county each week. The publication is one intended to be “by the people” of Lycoming County and “for the people” of Lycoming County.

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  • The Value of Creative Freedom0

    Dave Bellomo

    This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Webb Weekly, for which I have been writing since 2019. As I reflect on the fact that I have written almost 200 articles for the publication in that time, I think about how much I value the creative freedom that the publisher, Jim Webb, and editor, Steph

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  • Tips for Choosing a Family Pet

    Tips for Choosing a Family Pet0

    Webb Weekly

    There are many reasons to welcome a pet into a household. Companionship, unconditional love and protection are some of the reasons people get pets. Parents also may want children to have pets so they develop a sense of caring and responsibility. When shopping for a new pet, the right fit can make all the difference.

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