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  • I’m Still Not Biden Any of It0

    Jim Webb

    As we approach what I believe is the most important midterm election in American history, I want to first give you a prediction if things don’t go the way of the Democratic Party and the current presidential administration. There was a time not that long ago that Democratic leader Chuck Schumer investigated the use of

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  • UPMC Surgeon: What is Trauma Care?0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Most hospitals have an emergency department, where patients with emergent injuries and illnesses can be treated without an appointment. Some of these patients may have life-threatening symptoms, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or severe stomach pain, and the emergency medicine team can provide the treatment necessary to support care for these patients. However,

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  • How Much Water Should You Drink?0

    Dave Bellomo

    As most people know, water is essential for life. The human body is composed of approximately 60% of water by weight. Water aids the body in ridding everyday cellular waste, helps to regulate body temperature, keeps joints healthy, and helps to protect tissue. If the body does not get enough water, it becomes dehydrated, which

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  • Rethinking Anxiety0

    Dave Bellomo

    When we think of anxiety, our minds instantly go to something negative, and that should be avoided at all costs. However, anxiety might not necessarily always be a bad thing. In a May 2022 interview with McKinsey Global Publishing, Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Hunter College, talks about how we

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  • UPMC Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness With Screenings, Events, and Light Displays0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, UPMC in North Central Pa. is not only going pink but offering a variety of screenings and events to raise breast cancer awareness in the region. “Everywhere you go during October, it is likely you will see a pink ribbon or pink T-shirt promoting breast cancer awareness,” says

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  • The Great Outdoors

    The Great Outdoors0

    Steph Nordstrom

    This week we are bringing you everything outdoors. We have lots of great stuff about hunting, fishing, safety, and generally enjoying all that Pennsylvania offers outside. I…don’t have a lot to contribute to the conversation because I’m not exactly outdoorsy. Don’t get me wrong, I do enjoy a nice hike every now and again, but

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  • When to Test Water at Your Home0

    Family Features
    • September 21, 2022

    Contaminated water supplies pose a significant threat to human health. According to the World Health Organization, contaminated water is linked to a host of diseases, including cholera, diarrhea, dysentery, and hepatitis A, among others. Sources of drinking water are subject to contamination, and many people may have no idea if their water is safe for

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  • How to Spot Mold in Your Home0

    Family Features
    • September 21, 2022

    Homes are safe havens and relaxing spaces for their residents. No one wants to imagine the place they call home putting their health in jeopardy, but that’s precisely the case for people who live in homes where mold is present. The United States Environmental Protection Agency notes that molds are not usually a problem indoors.

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  • UPMC Physician: Back-To-School Health Advice for Parents Steven Barrows, M.D. Family Medicine, UPMC0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    School is back in session across the north central region of Pennsylvania. While there is plenty of excitement to go around for both children and parents, it may be a difficult transition for your family. To help with this period of change, it is important to prioritize your children’s health as well as your own.

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  • Over the Edge, Fundraiser Takes Place Friday, September 230

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    No, they aren’t filming another “Spiderman” movie in Williamsport. Those people you will see this Friday, September 23, from 3 to 10 p.m. rappelling down the side of the William Hepburn High Rise are people raising money for several worthy area non-profits, the River Valley Regional YMCA, the YWCA of Northcentral Pennsylvania, and the Williamsport

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  • Is Burnout Causing Your Weight Gain?0

    Dave Bellomo

    While estimates of the annual health care costs of obesity-related illnesses vary, researchers agree that the costs are astronomical. Some studies actually estimate the cost to be a staggering $190.2 billion, or nearly 21% of annual medical spending in the United States. Though the root causes for this epidemic can be complex, one that is

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  • UPMC Physician: Understanding Concussions in Sports0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    In recent years, concussions have been at the forefront of sports medicine, and for good reason. A complex injury that is difficult to diagnose, concussions can seem devastating to a young athlete’s career, but they are treatable if you know the signs and symptoms. Concussions do not always involve being “knocked out” or a loss

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  • How to Stay Mentally Sharp After Retirement0

    Family Features
    • August 31, 2022

    If asked to describe how they envision retirement, many professionals might reference travel, time spent with grandchildren and various recreational pursuits. Few, if any, would mention cognitive decline. However, cognitive decline poses a significant threat to aging men and women, especially during retirement. Researchers have long since recognized that certain cognitive abilities begin to decline

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  • Take Care of Your Mental Health0

    Steph Nordstrom

    I think it’s safe to say that it’s tough out there today. There is so much going on in the world — drugs, rape, murder, poverty, hunger, abuse, insane inflation, racism, sexism, the rest of the -isms, health concerns, money concerns, trying to find enough hours in the day to get everything done that needs

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  • Tinnitus – Losing the Sound of Silence0

    Dave Bellomo

    According to the Mayo Clinic, tinnitus is a chronic condition whereby a person experiences ringing or other noises in one or both ears. Tinnitus is a common problem that affects approximately15% to 20% of people, and is especially common in older adults. How does it work? Under normal conditions, when a person hears a noise,

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  • Why Is It So Hard to Love?0

    Tim Hartzell

    “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them.” Luke 6:32-36 “Love is patient; love is kind. It does not envy; it does not boast; it is not proud. It does not dishonor others; it is not self-seeking; it is not easily angered; it

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  • UPMC Expert: Parental Fatigue and Burnout0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Parenting is hard work on any given day and with recent societal stressors including the ongoing pandemic, parents are left feeling overwhelmed, cognitively and emotionally drained, and physically exhausted. Being a parent is a full-time, 24/7 job that involves constantly placing the needs of your children and others in your life ahead of your own.

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  • Depression May Be Linked to Gut0

    Dave Bellomo

    Many articles have been published recently discussing the connection the mind has with gut health — specifically, the microbiome, which are the trillions of bacteria living in our digestive systems. Research has shown that the gut microbiome can affect many body systems and processes, including digestion, immunity, and possibly our mental well-being. In an article

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  • Tree Talk Four Tips for Planting Trees

    Tree Talk Four Tips for Planting Trees0

    Webb Weekly

    Trees are virtually everywhere you turn, from your own backyard to nearby parks and forests where you enjoy hiking. They provide shade and beauty, and some even bear fruit. Beyond all the immediate benefits, you may be surprised to discover trees are also a critical key to the future. These facts and tips from the

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  • Travel is Good for Your Health0

    Dave Bellomo

    In last week’s Living Well, I wrote about the benefit of walking on the beach, as I had recently been on vacation (it was way too short, by the way). In this week’s column, I’d like to discuss how and why travel is actually good for your health. Stacey Lastoe and Hilary Lebow, writers for

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  • Benefits of Beach-Walking0

    Dave Bellomo

    My wife and I recently took our children on a much-needed vacation to the shore. While preparing to go on vacation can be more stressful than actually staying at work for me, I eventually get myself into vacation mode and really look forward to taking some time off. This is partly due to one of

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  • Do Something0

    Scott Lowery

    The ominous sky opened up just moments before the Lycoming County Veterans Council was set to begin its annual Memorial Day Service at Williamsport’s West Fourth Street Veterans Memorial Park. Undaunted, the large crowd that had gathered remained in place with umbrellas and rain gear at the ready. They were there to honor and pay

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  • Run, Hide, Fight0

    Jeffrey Allen Federowicz

    “Get ready to die!” Those chilling words echoed through an elementary school classroom in Texas. And die they did. After several agonizing minutes, 21 individuals were dead. No, not dead — slaughtered. As if the situation wasn’t horrific enough, 19 of those individuals killed last Tuesday were children averaging around the age of 10 years

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  • Five Ways Families Can Make the Most of Their Outdoor Space this Summer

    Five Ways Families Can Make the Most of Their Outdoor Space this Summer0

    Webb Weekly

    Are your kids getting enough time outside? A survey commissioned by the makers of Claritin® of 5,000 American parents of children aged 5-13 found that 81% agreed their children are excited to be outside — yet 55% are worried their kids aren’t spending enough time outside. Getting outside isn’t just good for your kids’ mental

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  • Kids and Social Media0

    Steph Nordstrom

    I have a love-hate relationship with social media. I love being able to connect with my friends and family and keep up with what is going on their lives. But a lot of social media is a toxic cesspool of negativity, lies, and just general bad vibes. As an adult, however, separating the good from

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  • Mr. Muncy and CI

    Mr. Muncy and CI0

    Scott Lowery

    Smiles, handshakes, and the din of conversation filled the room at the Genetti Hotel as, for the first time in two years, the Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance gathered for their 65th annual banquet. The yearly occasion provides the opportunity for the organization to celebrate and reflect upon individuals and groups who exemplify the lives and

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “The Social Lives of Animals” by Ashley Ward

    The Bookworm Sez: “The Social Lives of Animals” by Ashley Ward0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    Sometimes, you’re such a goose. And that’s OK; a little horsing around never hurt anyone and times with friends are the best. You can chatter like monkeys, laugh like hyenas, get a little squirrely, and memories are made like that. You need your friends to get wild every now and then, and in “The Social

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  • Uptown Music Collective Wraps Up Performance Season With Tribute to Pink Floyd

    Uptown Music Collective Wraps Up Performance Season With Tribute to Pink Floyd0

    Webb Weekly

    The Uptown Music Collective, the area’s premier non-profit school of music, returns to the Community Arts Center in Williamsport on April 29th & 30th, 2022, to close out the UMC’s 21-22 Performance Season with their presentation of Us and Them: Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon and Beyond. This concert will feature Pink Floyd’s

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  • Local Teen Competes in Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA0

    Dave Bellomo

    *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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  • Invest in Our Planet This Earth Day0

    Steph Nordstrom

    Friday is Earth Day and this year’s theme is, “Invest in Our Planet.” According to earthday.org, “This is the moment to change it all — the business climate, the political climate, and how we take action on climate. Now is the time for the unstoppable courage to preserve and protect our health, our families, our

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  • The Future of Healthcare0

    Dave Bellomo

    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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  • Well-Being is the Foundation of Performance0

    Dave Bellomo

    For many years everyone from busy moms to corporate executives have been talking about work-life balance. For most people, this can be a precarious balancing act whereby family, health, work, and leisure activities all compete for dominance. The point where people cross their fingers and hope that they will find some sense of equilibrium. These

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  • Turmeric for Depression?0

    Dave Bellomo

    Major depressive disorder (MDD) can be a debilitating condition for some people and affects more than 16 million adults in the United States. In addition, the World Health Organization has stated that more than 300 million people worldwide suffer from some form of depression. Symptoms may include: – A depressed mood. – Loss of energy.

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