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  • Quick, Easy Recipes to Add to Your Dinner Rotation: Simple, nutritious meals to make more time for family0

    Webb Weekly

    Making time for meals together can have a positive impact on the well-being of families, including children and adolescents. In fact, regular meals at home can help reduce stress and boost self-esteem, according to research published in “Canadian Family Physician.” Mealtime conversations are also a perfect opportunity to connect with your loved ones. A study

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  • Is Soup the Ultimate Cold Medicine?0

    Family Features

    Is Soup the Ultimate Cold Medicine? Having a cold is not fun. A stuffy nose, sniffles, sore throat, and other symptoms make having a cold a generally unpleasant experience. According to data collected by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, the average consumer shops for over-the counter medicine 26 times a year, with peak visits occurring

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  • UPMC Physician: Can the Weather Cause Aches and Pains?0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    You may have heard someone say they can tell when a storm is coming because they felt achy in their joints. For many who suffer from arthritis or other inflammatory conditions, cold weather can wreak havoc on already vulnerable parts of your body. It’s common to blame joint pain flare-ups on changes in the weather,

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  • A Partridge in a … Perdrix? Unwrapping Holiday Words, Pt. 20

    Joseph W. Smith III

    This week’s Weird Words continues its holiday theme with another dozen terms we rarely use at other times of year. Our previous installment focused on religious vocab like manger, noel and Kris Kringle; here are 12 more, with a slightly secular slant. (Remember, in this space we’re concerned not so much with traditions as with

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  • Road Trips0

    Jamie Spencer

    The high school basketball season is in full swing. Yes. I have already seen some of you in the local gyms. I appreciate all the kind words, folks. I sincerely do. I ENJOY THOSE ARTICLES will always get you a fist bump or a hug. Kids under the age of 10 will score a $5

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  • The Discipline of Confession0

    Tim Hartzell

    Note: This is the ninth article in a series called Overcoming the Five Failures of Us. Previous articles are always available at http://www.webbweekly.com. In response to God’s convicting and awakening grace (last week’s article), we have the opportunity to take important steps on the narrow pathway that leads to redemption. Our first step is confession.

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  • Avoid Overspending this Holiday Season0

    Dave Bellomo

    Whether it is tradition or the holiday spirit, many people enjoy shopping during the holidays. Retailers know this and do their best to part us from our money. Newspapers, TV commercials, radio, billboards, and social media ads seem to have become as essential as air and water and have crept into every minute of our

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  • UPMC Expert: Health and Wellness The Gifts That Keep on Giving0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    The holidays can be a crazy time of year. We’re running from party to party, trying to squeeze in time for family and friends, and we may let our health take a back seat to the hustle and bustle of the season. However, it’s important to carve out time to focus on taking care of

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Stocking Stuffers!0

    Jon Pries

    With only a few more shopping days before Christmas morning arrives, hopefully, you have taken care of all of the major items on your gift list and can now turn your attention to the last-minute items and the ever-popular “stocking stuffers.” I reflect back fondly, to the early days when the three stockings, hand-knit by

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  • Top Hair Colors for Winter0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    There’s something about the cheer of holiday lights and bright colors of festive wear and décor that makes me want to reconsider my hair color. There’s a whole spectrum of shade options out there right now, which is both exciting but also overwhelming when contemplating a color change. Whether you’re heading in for a routine

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “The Reformatory” by Tananarive Due

    The Bookworm Sez: “The Reformatory” by Tananarive Due0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    You’ll do better next time. You’re sorry, deeply sorry, sincere in your apology, and it won’t happen again. You had a chance to think about your transgressions and you were wrong. What can you do or say to make things better? How can you properly make amends? As in the new book “The Reformatory” by

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  • Horoscopes0

    Family Features
    • December 13, 2023

    ARIES – Mar 21 – Apr 20 Take it easy this week, Aries. You may need to coast for a little bit rather than racing that car around every turn. Enjoy all the simple things you can do and cherish the memories. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 Taurus, if you cannot be yourself with your

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  • UPMC Cardiologist: Improve Heart Health By Reducing Stress This Holiday Season0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    The holiday season is right around the corner, a time packed full of gift-giving, shopping extravaganzas, parties, and activities galore. While this season is meant to bring feelings of love and cheer, it can also be one of the most stressful times, putting added strain on your heart. Stress is a part of life, and

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  • Just Breathe for Holiday Stress Management0

    Dave Bellomo

    Thanksgiving is but a distant memory, though Christmas and New Year’s are right around the corner. For many people, this time of year brings to mind lots of food and drink, presents, parties, and visits with family and friends. I can already smell the cookies baking in the kitchen and pine-scented everything as I write

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  • The Amish Buck0

    Jamie Spencer

    Happy belated Thanksgiving to my family and friends. I hope everything was spectacular. Ours was grand. My rents made it back to California. We had a blast. Jim and I framed and blocked the new garage. It is my understanding that I will have to finish everything by March. I apologize for skipping out last

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  • UPMC Therapist: Confronting Loneliness This Holiday Season0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    The holidays are usually a time of togetherness among friends and family. However, this is not the case for everyone. For some, this could be the first Christmas without a child or the first New Year’s Eve without a spouse. No matter the situation or cause, many people find themselves sensing loneliness therefore it’s important

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  • UPMC Neurology Expert: Help for Headaches0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Headache disorders are the most prevalent neurological disorders, affecting more than 90% of all Americans. Most headaches are primary headaches, while a small percentage are secondary headaches, which are headaches resulting from some other issue, such as head trauma. As of 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 3% of all

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  • Giving Thanks and Just Plain Giving0

    Jon Pries

    While the actual Thanksgiving Day has just passed, that single day to many signals not just a day but a season of being thankful, sharing time with family and friends and celebrating all of the good things in our lives. Thanksgiving Day marks the beginning of the holiday season that runs through to Christmas and

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  • Thanksgiving Day Across America

    Thanksgiving Day Across America0

    Jim Webb

    I wish everyone a very happy, healthy, and blessed Thanksgiving. Before we fly right through Thanksgiving into the Christmas season, please make sure you take the time to re  ect and give a heartfelt thanks for all your blessings. Explain to the children what Thanksgiving is all about. Give God and his son, Jesus Christ, some

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  • Happy Thanksgiving0

    Steph Nordstrom

    Happy Thanksgiving Y’all! It’s that time of year again. My list of everything I am thankful for this year! As you join friends and family this Thanksgiving, take a moment to remember all the things you have to be thankful for this year. Times get tough, but there is always a bright side and listing

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  • Secret Santa Practical Gift Guide0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    Forget Thanksgiving; it’s been Christmas since November 1st, or so it seems in stores and in the fast pace of this month. Everyone I talk to feels like the season is flying by, and we’re all trying to keep our heads above water. There’s no more prepping for the week ahead; you must plan a

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  • Avoid the Thanksgiving Food Coma

    Avoid the Thanksgiving Food Coma0

    Dave Bellomo

    Every year, on the fourth Thursday of November, Americans gather friends and family to sit down for an hour-long feast. That’s right, Thanksgiving dinner. A ready-made excuse to put on your stretchy pants, eat and drink to excess, watch football, and eventually pass out into what many people call a “food coma.” Food coma, or

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  • UPMC Expert: The Emotional Side of Diabetes0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Diabetes is a common category of disease that affects millions of people across the globe. Yet, many may not realize that there are two different forms of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. The diagnosis of diabetes or prediabetes can be a surprise and in addition to all the emotions that it stirs up, it

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  • Age-Based Guidelines for Buying Toys and Gifts

    Age-Based Guidelines for Buying Toys and Gifts0

    Family Features

    The holiday season involves making holiday gift lists and checking them twice, or even more frequently to ensure that gift-givers find the best fit for recipients. While age may only be a number in certain instances, when it comes to gifting, age should be a consideration — particularly when kids are involved. The Consumer Product

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  • Yellow Tulip Project0

    Family Features

    Lycoming County United Way Partners with Lycoming College to Plant a Hope Garden A national mental health movement, The Yellow Tulip Project (YTP), has made its way to Williamsport. The Lycoming County United Way has planted the first of many Hope Gardens in our area. The movement’s goal is to crush the stigma around mental

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  • Horoscopes0

    Family Features

    ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 It’s important to pay attention to your physical health this week, Aries. It’s key to give your body plenty of rest and healthy foods to strengthen your immune system. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 Something out of the ordinary may happen to you this week, Taurus. You don’t know what

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  • The Five Failures of Us – Overcoming Syncretism0

    Tim Hartzell

    Note: This is the fifth article in a series called Overcoming the Five Failures of Us. Previous articles are always available at http://www.webbweekly.com. Jesus reveals the failure of syncretism in Revelation 2:14-16 Nevertheless, I have a few things against you: There are some among you who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak

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  • UPMC Physician: Don’t Let Cancer Take Your Breath Away0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    There are many things from everyday life that people take for granted – their loved ones, electricity, access to nature, and even breathing. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s important to learn about the ways in which you can reduce your chances of developing the disease. According to Centers for Disease Control and

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “Trauma Sponges: Dispatches from the Scarred Heart of Emergency Response” by Jeremy Norton

    The Bookworm Sez: “Trauma Sponges: Dispatches from the Scarred Heart of Emergency Response” by Jeremy Norton0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    Somebody needs to mop up this blood. You can’t just leave it on the carpet or floor or sidewalk or alley. There are teams who clean that sort of thing, and they need to be called. Someone should sweep up the glass, pick up the detritus of a calamity, and calm the family and the

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  • How to Become a Morning Person0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    I used to be an early riser as a kid and into my early teen years. Nowadays, my natural wake time is around 8:00 a.m. My soon-to-be-eight-year-old wakes up between 5:30 and 6:00 a.m. every morning, so I’m trying to reclaim myself as an early riser. Here are a few tricks I’ve found to become

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  • Take Control of Your Blood Pressure: Seven changes to help manage your health

    Take Control of Your Blood Pressure: Seven changes to help manage your health0

    Family Features

    What you eat and drink, as well as your activity level and habits, affect your heart and brain health and are essential for managing blood pressure, cholesterol and more. High blood pressure (readings consistently higher than 130/80 mm Hg) is a leading cause and controllable risk factor for heart disease and stroke as well as

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  • Working in Later Years Good for Health and Economy0

    Dave Bellomo

    In a recent article by the McKinsey Health Institute (MHI), authors Hemant Ahlawat et al. wrote about a survey of adults 55 and older across 21 countries. The survey supported the preponderance of evidence that shows that having meaningful social connections was one of the most important predictors of health, happiness, and longevity. Those who

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  • UPMC Physician: Debunking Common Emergency Department Myths0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Emergency departments (EDs) are essential to the communities they serve and the hospitals they support. They provide exceptional and immediate care to patients. The ED is the most active and critical department of a hospital with a constant flow of incoming patients, many of which are very ill or critical. It’s 24/7/365 work and the

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