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  • Faith Moving Forward

    Faith Moving Forward0

    In honor of Mother’s Day, I have a special message for the ladies. Actually, it’s a message for anyone who struggles with having faith in themselves — or even in God. In a callous world that mercilessly judges and compares everything we do to an impossible standard, it’s not unusual to think, “I am not

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  • UPMC Expert: Minutes Matter in Stroke Emergencies0

    Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke, and unfortunately, every three and a half minutes someone dies of stroke. A victim can lose up to two million brain cells every minute during a stroke, but immediate care helps reduce the stroke’s impact and most importantly can save that person’s life. BE FAST

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “A Work in Progress” by Jarrett Lerner

    The Bookworm Sez: “A Work in Progress” by Jarrett Lerner0

    You are a work of art. Your skin is a palette of shadow and light, like a fine pencil drawing. The color of your eyes can’t be duplicated, even by the best painter. Shades of softness top your head, your smile flashes white, you frame it all with personality. But as in the new book

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  • Fun Advice to Introduce Kids to Gardening

    Fun Advice to Introduce Kids to Gardening0

    Warmer months are likely to have the whole family eager to dive into outdoor activities. This year, as you tackle the garden, find ways to get the youngest family members in on the action, too. Not only is gardening an activity you can enjoy together, there are numerous ways to incorporate age-appropriate, teachable moments from

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  • UPMC Expert: Keeping Skin Safe From the Sun0

    The warmer weather is finally here and it’s time to swap out a beanie and scarf for light layers and sunscreen to help protect you from the elements of the new season. May is Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month, a time to gain an understanding about the most prevalent cancer in America. According to

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  • Central Pennsylvania Fiber Festival May 20th and 21st at Lycoming County Fairgrounds0

    Various types of fiber are used to make our clothing and other everyday products. And this important product is often overlooked and underappreciated. There is one event, however, that helps to reverse this, and that is the Central Pennsylvania Fiber Festival, which will be held Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21, from 10 a.m.

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  • Shout out to Nurses

    Shout out to Nurses0

    Nurses just don’t get enough credit. Their job is hard! I can tell you right now that I couldn’t do it. Growing up, I watched my Momma work for the hospital — from a school nurse, to taking care of people in their homes. It was great having a nurse for a mom, EXCEPT (notice

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  • How to Create a Greater Work/Life Balance

    How to Create a Greater Work/Life Balance0

    A more even balance between professional and personal life is a goal for many individuals. The demands of work too often extend beyond traditional working hours, leaving many professionals to confront work-related challenges long after they’ve left the office or left the desks in their home offices. With work never more than a smartphone notification

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  • Leadership Litmus Test0

    Regardless of what occupation you may hold, what political persuasion you have, the size of your bank account, or your concern over social issues, it is becoming increasingly clear that most of us have one thing in common; a strong desire to clear the air of the divisiveness, rancor, mistrust, and wasted anger that has

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

    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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  • Great Gifts for Moms From All Walks of Life

    Great Gifts for Moms From All Walks of Life0

    Mother’s Day is an opportunity to show moms how much they’re loved and appreciated. Though many moms may insist they don’t want anything beyond spending the day with their children, gifts are a big part of Mother’s Day. No two moms are the same, and though standards like flowers and greeting cards will always have

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  • We Are in a Battle for the Soul of America0

    I have waited to write this article until President Joe Biden officially announced his intention regarding the 2024 election. Last Tuesday, he did just that, releasing a video asking the American people for more time to “finish this job.” Before I get started, I want to clarify that I would be writing the same words

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  • Dishing Out the Facts on Good Fats

    Dishing Out the Facts on Good Fats0

    For those seeking to be more health-conscious, the idea of eating nutritiously seems simple. However, understanding what’s truly “good for you” can sometimes be confusing. In honor of National Nutrition Month and Healthy Fats Day, Avocados From Mexico is sharing how avocados – a delicious food and source of good fats and several vitamins –

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  • Challenges

    Challenges0

    For once, my brain is blank, and this is a rare occurrence. I typically come up with some kind of past memory that comes back up for me, something that happened in the present, a season, holiday, food, or restaurant. But guys, I’m blank. For almost two weeks now, I haven’t been myself. I was

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  • Four Simple Ways to Keep Allergy Season at Bay0

    With warmer outdoor temperatures, many homeowners suffer through longer allergy seasons. In fact, allergy days have increased by 20 days, according to a study conducted by the National Academy of Sciences. Being aware of air quality indexes and limiting time outdoors can lessen exposure to airborne pollutants, but indoor air quality is also a concern.

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  • Five Rules for Strength Training After 500

    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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  • Spring Activities for Families to Enjoy Together

    Spring Activities for Families to Enjoy Together0

    Spring is one of the most popular seasons of the year. After several months of chilly temperatures in many regions, spring provides a welcome reprieve from the cold. Moderate temperatures makes it much more comfortable and inviting to venture outdoors, particularly for families with children who might not adapt to the cold as well as

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  • Transforming Grace0

    This article is the first in a series describing how God changes us from spiritual infants into fully mature spiritual adults who are able to successfully pursue and accomplish God’s purposes. Friend, the call to spiritual maturity is imperative. It is the call to have the mind of Christ and to be holy – even

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  • Six Ways to Reduce Your Melanoma Risk

    Six Ways to Reduce Your Melanoma Risk0

    Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers around the world. No one is immune to skin cancer, although those with lighter skin colors are at higher risk. Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer, according to the Mayo Clinic. Melanoma develops in the cells that produce melanin. While the exact causes

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  • UPMC Physician: Sports Physicals Set Baseline for Upcoming Season0

    With the ground beginning to thaw and daisies pushing their way up through sun-starved soil, days are starting to look a little less dreary and a little springier. Parks are starting to fill up and clangs of bats are echoed throughout the neighborhoods. This can only mean one thing: baseball and softball seasons are in

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  • Bring the Family Together with Breakfast for Dinner0

    Despite busy lives and full schedules, finding time for regular meals with loved ones encourages connections and conversations that can benefit mental and physical well-being. Gathering your family, friends, coworkers or neighbors at least once a week to spend time together over a meal provides opportunities to decompress and socialize. If you’re looking for a

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  • Produce Shopping on a Budget 5 strategies to save on fresh fruits and veggies0

    Cooking meals that bring your loved ones joy is often objective No. 1 but creating those flavorful favorites on an appropriate budget is an important aspect of well-rounded, family-friendly recipes. A few simple steps, like developing good grocery shopping habits, can put smiles on hungry faces without leaving a dent in your finances. Consider these

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  • UPMC Expert: Allergic Reactions and Their Causes0

    Allergies are the symptoms of our immune system’s defensive response to things we encounter that our body deems as “unsafe.” Most commonly, dust mites, pollen, mold, certain foods, plants, or bug stings/bites are the trigger. Allergies can put a damper on enjoying the warmer weather, time outside, and all that the season has to offer.

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  • Bring On Dessert with Better-for-You Sweets0

    If healthier eating holds a prominent spot on your list of goals, you may feel it’s necessary to eliminate some of your sweetest favorites. However, committing to a nutritionally friendly way of life doesn’t have to leave desserts by the wayside. Instead, rethinking nighttime treats with better-for-you ingredients like California Prunes as a quick substitution

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  • Women’s Hoops End Great Season with Side Show0

    The college basketball season has officially ended, but not in the manner many people thought it might. Last week’s national championship victories by the LSU women and the University of Connecticut men clearly showed they were the better teams in downing Iowa and San Diego State, respectively. Winning the titles as #3 and #5 seeds

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  • What to do When Parents are Poor Sports?

    What to do When Parents are Poor Sports?0

    Heated debates with referees and trash-talking players is something one may expect when watching professional sports. But such behavior is not expected of parents on the sidelines of youth sporting events. However, unruly parents are on display with increasing frequency at various youth sporting events. According to a 2017 survey by the National Association of

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  • Love, Life and Selflessness: Easter Thoughts from Father Manno

    Love, Life and Selflessness: Easter Thoughts from Father Manno0

    As I gathered the information this past week, I intended to write about how we must protect our children when they go to school. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with the innocent victims of the Covenant School shooting. A 9-year-old child should never have to worry about going to school, nor should their

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  • The Narrow Road0

    We’re living in divided times. Why? Because people are becoming very narrow-minded and incapable of understanding and respecting someone else’s point of view. Worse, they seem completely unwilling to even try. It’s their way or the highway. It’s driving us all crazy. With a big holiday coming up in just a few days, families will

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  • 62nd Annual West Branch Susquehanna Builders Home Show0

    Just as surely as the crocuses break through the earth and the days get longer, so too it is time for the annual West Branch Susquehanna Builders Home Show to be held from Friday, March 31 to Sunday, April 2 at the former Dick’s Sporting Goods Store, in the former Lycoming Mall. “I am super

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  • More Streaming Choices: Three Picks from CBS-Paramount0

    Back in 2020, as a Star Trek fan who particularly loved “The Next Generation,” I paid to stream CBS when Patrick Stewart reprised his beloved titular character in that network’s “Star Trek: Picard.” But I quit after five episodes; this dark new incarnation had boldly gone far astray from the exciting idealism of “Trek” creator

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  • The Battle

    The Battle0

    The nights are getting longer, and afternoons are feeling warmer. Spring is officially among us. We were so lucky this year; it really was a mild winter. Coming from someone who loves snow, I feel robbed, though. We didn’t get much of that beautiful white stuff. But, working for a fueling company and seeing oil

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  • Six Steps to Get Better Sleep and Improve Heart Health

    Six Steps to Get Better Sleep and Improve Heart Health0

    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

    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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