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  • WAHS SADD Club Wins 1st Place in Statewide Suicide Prevention Video Contest0

    Press Release

    A Williamsport Area High School video produced to help raise awareness on mental health stigmas and suicide prevention received first place in a recent statewide PSA contest conducted by Prevent Suicide PA (PSPA). The video, created by members of the high school’s Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club, earned the top spot in the 60-second

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Ahhh —Spring is Here!0

    Jon Pries

    Finally, the daytime temperatures are reaching into the 50s and 60s, we have seen the last of the late winter snows (hopefully!), and it’s time to get outside and tackle a few springtime chores. The bluebirds have been showing themselves for a while now, but if you have not yet done so, you should (carefully)

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  • Driving Habits That Could Help the Planet0

    Webb Weekly

    Habits can be hard to kick. Many people need a unique catalyst in order to ditch habits they’ve long wanted to put in their rearview mirrors. New Year’s Day is one notable example of a unique event that compels millions of people to make positive changes every year. Though it might not be a cause

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  • Top Tips for Working From Home0

    Dave Bellomo

    The concept of working remotely has been around for a long time; however, it has only been in the last couple of years that it has become the norm for most people. For those of my readers that do not work remotely, I can assure you that working from home is not poolside meetings with

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  • Prepare for a Healthy Pregnancy: Five behaviors to help reduce the risk of birth defects

    Prepare for a Healthy Pregnancy: Five behaviors to help reduce the risk of birth defects0

    Family Features

    If you are thinking about becoming pregnant, now is a perfect time to make a plan. There are steps you can take to increase your chances of having a healthy, full-term pregnancy and baby – and part of that includes learning about birth defects. Understanding birth defects across the lifespan can help those affected have

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  • Optimism is Key to Getting Through Tough Times0

    Dave Bellomo

    I was recently on a cross-country trip with my wife and daughter and had the opportunity to stop at several art galleries along the way. As I was looking at one of the pieces, I wondered, with all of the issues going on in the world if any of it — the art, my articles,

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  • Having Purpose is Good for Your Health0

    Dave Bellomo

    It makes sense that to find happiness, we all need some sense of purpose. It doesn’t have to be something big or earth-shattering, just a reason to get out of bed in the morning. It might be a job you love, the time you look forward to spending with your family or even a calling

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  • UPMC Pediatrician: Sleep Essential for Child Development0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Sleep is an essential building block for your child’s mental and physical health. But if you’re finding it impossible to help your child sleep, you’re not alone. The American Academy of Pediatrics estimates that sleep problems affect 25 to 50% of children and 40% of adolescents. Studies have shown that kids who regularly get an

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  • Avoid Toxic Positivity0

    Dave Bellomo

    There is no doubting that this is a strange time to be alive. Not only does a worldwide pandemic continue to rage and disrupt our lives, but international turmoil seems to make daily headlines continually. With 24-hour news cycles and the internet, we are bombarded by the media with an endless stream of negativity in

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  • STEP Offers Pathways to Success

    STEP Offers Pathways to Success0

    Dave Bellomo

    According to their website, the Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP), Inc. is a private, nonprofit Community Action Agency and was incorporated in 1966. STEP stands for Success Through Engagement and Partnership. STEP’s mission is to engage diverse individuals, families, and communities in the pursuit of social and economic success. STEP accomplishes its mission

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  • Area Student Seeks Living Kidney Donor

    Area Student Seeks Living Kidney Donor0

    Dave Bellomo

    Area middle school student, Maddy Fausnaught, was diagnosed with a kidney disease called focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), which began at age seven after a bout with pneumonia. FSGS is a type of disease where scarring takes place in small sections of each glomerulus (filter) in the kidneys. Because the scarred glomeruli cannot be repaired, FSGS

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  • UPMC Physician: Unconventional New Year’s Resolutions0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    The new year is looming, and thoughts of resolutions may be on your mind. The gym might be more crowded and you might have healthier items on your grocery shopping list. While these kinds of resolutions work well for some people, they might not be for everyone and for many people, just putting in a

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  • County Hall Corner: What Has COVID Done to the Next Generation?0

    Larry Stout

    For the new year, I had in my mind an article to identify the area that could possibly have the longest impact on the future as a result of the past two years of government action in relation to the COVID virus. I am afraid the winner (actually loser) would be the negative impact on

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  • Better-for-You Family Favorites for a Healthier Routine0

    Webb Weekly

    Taking time to nurture your health and well-being starts with building healthier habits. As the seasons change, challenge yourself to make small yet consistent choices that help you and your family through transitions at school, the office or wherever your days take you. To help you establish (or re-establish) healthy habits during mealtime and beyond,

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  • Eat Intuitively Over the Holidays0

    Webb Weekly

    Intuitive eating is a sort of anti-diet that is based on the idea that we should eat when we are physically hungry rather than on the schedule of a prescribed diet. In addition, eating should be a judgment-free, guilt-free experience. The program was built on the principle that temporary diets don’t work and that lifestyle

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  • The Healing Power of Forgiveness0

    Dave Bellomo

    Since we are in the holiday season and it is a time of family get-togethers, festivities, and resolutions, I thought it would be appropriate to write about forgiveness. This can be a tough topic for many people, including myself, as we are most certainly all works in progress. Forgiveness can be defined as the deliberate

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  • Something Has Got to Change0

    Steph Nordstrom

    “Be kind to people and don’t judge, for you do not know what demons they carry and what battles they are fighting.” ~ Vashti Quiroz-Vega Typically, this time of year, I try to avoid ‘heavy’ subjects. It’s the Holiday Season, after all! But in light of recent events in our area, I just can’t. Because

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  • Shifting Wellness Attitudes Shape 2022 Fitness Trends

    Shifting Wellness Attitudes Shape 2022 Fitness Trends0

    Webb Weekly
    • December 8, 2021

    In adjusting to the constraints of the pandemic, many Americans had to improvise where and how they work out. After months of adapting to a “gym anywhere” mentality and learning to accommodate more flexible workout schedules, this new fitness mindset is inspiring some larger trends for healthier living. “We’ve learned that wellness is not one-size

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  • Local Bodybuilder Takes Over Fitness Factory0

    Dave Bellomo

    The Fitness Factory, an independently owned fitness center located at 330 Hughes Street in Williamsport, was recently purchased by Ryan Troutman. I first met Ryan, a longtime fitness professional, and champion powerlifter and bodybuilder, while he was still in college and a member of the Penn College Powerlifting Team. The first glimpse I had of

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  • Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance Honors Local Community Members0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Each year the Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance recognizes individuals in the area who promote the spirit of brotherhood, tolerance, and community service at their annual banquet. Holding these annual affairs the past two years has proven problematic due to the COVID pandemic. This year’s banquet was slated for October, but a major uptick in COVID

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  • Navigate Around These Four Winter Hazards0

    Family Features

    Fresh snowfall can bring a hush over any landscape and, temporarily at least, create a perfect picture scene. As idyllic as such landscapes can be, snow-covered sledding hills can pose various threats to outdoor lovers’ health and safety. Frostbite Frostbite occurs when the soft tissues of the body start to freeze. It most commonly affects

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  • The Gift of Giving0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    I just sent an email out to my parents, in-laws, and close friends that for the holidays this year, in lieu of presents, my husband and I would prefer they make a gift to a charitable organization that benefits the hungry or homeless. And in that email, I asked them to reply back with a

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  • Health Benefits of Coffee Part 2

    Health Benefits of Coffee Part 20

    Dave Bellomo

    As I mentioned in part 1 of this article, I love coffee. On a cold day, it seems to warm my soul, and on the rare occasion, I have time to camp, a pot of coffee made over an open fire may be the greatest invention mankind has ever bestowed upon this earth. I’m often

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  • Hunting Safety Tips from a UPMC Physician0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Hunting can be a relaxing and enjoyable activity helping you unplug while taking in the great outdoors, but it can also be dangerous. Inherently there’s risk to these activities considering the use of weapons, the rough terrain, and the cold weather. Take the following hunting safety and overall health tips into consideration when planning your

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  • Health Benefits of Coffee Part 10

    Dave Bellomo

    Like many Americans, I am an unapologetic coffee drinker. There is nothing better than a steaming cup of joe on a cold day or really any time for that matter. It perks you up in the morning and is arguably the best drink to have when you want to connect with a friend. It is

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  • Go for Grapes as a Smart Choice for Health and Wellness

    Go for Grapes as a Smart Choice for Health and Wellness0

    Family Features

    The importance of health and wellness is top of mind for many people. There are many contributing factors to wellness such as diet, physical activity, social engagement and genetics. All are important, but a first step to wellness is choosing healthy foods to fuel the body every day, ideally foods that support health in multiple

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  • Five Simple, Natural Ways to Boost Immunity

    Five Simple, Natural Ways to Boost Immunity0

    Family Features

    Your body’s immune system protects against illness and infection, fighting off threats before you even know there’s a problem. Even though your immune system usually does its job automatically, you can give it a boost with habits that promote wellness and support immunity. Eat healthy fruits and vegetables. Although you may not be aware they

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  • UPMC Physician: Plastic Surgery Supports Physical, Mental Healing0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Common perception is that plastic surgery is cosmetic procedures to improve patients’ appearance, but in fact it is possibly one of the most diverse specialties. While plastic surgery started as a specialty for restoration and reconstruction of defects and damaged body tissue, it’s now used for traumatic defects by injuries, burn, congenital defects like cleft

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  • Farewell Tour for ‘Rent’ Coming to Williamsport0

    Press Release

    Northcentral Pennsylvania residents have a final opportunity to experience the touring production of a cultural touchstone. The 25th anniversary farewell tour of “Rent” will share a “final season of love” at Williamsport’s Community Arts Center on Sunday, Oct. 31, at 7:30 p.m. The Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical became a phenomenon following its

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  • UPMC Expert: Caring for an Aging Family Member0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    If you’re providing at-home care for an ailing loved one, you’re not alone. According to AARP, there are more than 53 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S. That means, one in five Americans provide care for a loved one. We are seeing the rise of the sandwich generation in which those in their 40s and

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  • County Hall Corner: Of the People, By the People, For the People?0

    Larry Stout

    On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln made a short dedication speech, just 271 words, beginning with “Four score and seven years ago.” It was a forceful reminder that 87 years earlier, a document known as the Declaration of Independence was signed by representatives of the 13 colonies, declaring that they wanted to form a

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  • The Evolution of Wellness

    The Evolution of Wellness0

    Dave Bellomo

    I have been asked recently what exactly the differences are between a health coach, a wellness coach, and a personal fitness trainer, so I thought I would take this opportunity to explain these terms and how they all relate to wellness. I think it is an interesting discussion as, with almost 30 years in this

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  • UPMC Physician: Understanding Traumatic Injuries0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Traumatic accidents and injuries are unfortunately an everyday occurrence. Many people often associate trauma with major events such as car accidents, gunshot wounds, and burns, however, traumatic injuries can also be from something as simple as a fall in your home. While no one plans to be involved with such events, it is vital to

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