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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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  • UPMC Pediatrician: Back-to-School Advice0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Getting your kids ready to go back to school means more than getting new school supplies and clothes. Recommitting to your children’s health care is another major way to prepare. Over the summer it might have been a bit easier to slack on bedtimes and meals, but now is the chance to establish and meet

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  • How to Honor First Responders0

    Family Features

    The 20th anniversary of 9/11 is a great time to recognize the efforts of first responders and honor them for all they do. This fall marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The attacks on September 11, 2001 remain the deadliest terror attacks in world history, claiming more than 2,900 lives and causing

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  • Jackson Primary School Receives $6,500 Grant From Choose Kindness Foundation0

    Press Release

    Jackson Primary School was awarded a $6,500 grant from the Choose Kindness Foundation to begin a year-long, building-wide effort to promote and celebrate a welcoming, inclusive and caring school environment. The grant was awarded based on the kindergarten to third-grade school having already demonstrated results in its ability to cultivate and nurture pro-social behaviors for

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  • County Hall Corner: Common Sense Census0

    Larry Stout

    The initial figures have finally been released for the 2020 Census. Over the next few months, more data will be coming out, but these first statistics have some interesting items of interest. In 2020, 331 million people lived in the United States, and the population is growing, however it is the lowest recorded annual growth

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  • Exercise After COVID0

    Dave Bellomo

    People who get COVID-19 may have vastly different experiences. Some people may not experience any symptoms at all while others may face a whole host of symptoms including cough, fever, chills, shortness of breath, loss of taste and smell, muscle pain, nausea, fatigue and others. Most people with symptoms feel better after one or two

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  • County Hall Corner: Worries Worse Than COVID0

    Larry Stout

    The media echo chamber is clamoring that the new variant of COVID should have us all shaking in fear. Yet many people in our area have commented to me how distrustful they are of the news media. One reason why I believe that is true is because of the way government of cials or media

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  • UPMC Cardiologist Encourages Men to Take Their Heart Health Seriously0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Men often will not take the time for self-care, physical activity, and mental health, which is concerning because they may end up paying for it in the long run. Participating in physical hobbies, journaling, or getting more sleep are a good start for self-care, but most importantly you need to schedule your annual checkup. While

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  • Understanding Obesity0

    Dave Bellomo

    The obesity epidemic in the United States is a complex issue, which in turn makes prevention strategies equally complex. Since this epidemic is likely comprised of environmental, biological, social, and economic components, prevention strategies would need to address each of these components to be effective. The population in the United States is, on average, overweight

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  • Financial Tips for Parents to Teach Their Children

    Financial Tips for Parents to Teach Their Children0

    Family Features

    Children often dream of the day they can call themselves grown-ups, but few look forward to – let alone think about – the financial realities of independence. It’s never too early to start teaching your children how to save money and spend responsibly. “As parents, our job is to set our children up for success,”

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  • Making the Impossible Possible0

    Press Release

    After three years of ‘Making the Impossible Possible,’ the team at My Vision 9 Foundation is pleased to announce funding of $75,000 from the AllOne Foundation. These funds support the welfare of those most likely to “fall through the cracks” and provide a streamlined collaborative approach to access behavioral and mental health services empowering participants

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  • UPMC Physical Therapist: Return to Running After Having a Baby0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Your body changes significantly during pregnancy and delivery. The pelvic floor may be stretched, injured, or weak. Ligaments are looser and less able to protect joints. You may be carrying extra weight. The abdominal wall can be stretched, separated, or cut in the case of a C-section. Running is a high impact sport placing a

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  • UPMC Expert: Changing the Stigma of Postpartum Depression0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Mild mood swings may be considered a normal part of pregnancy, but 15 to 20% of women experience more significant depression symptoms before or after giving birth. Changes in environment, relationships, and other major adjustments in life occur during this time, but if feelings of sadness, tearfulness, and being more emotional than usual last more

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  • Resistance Training is Good for More than Just Building Muscle0

    Dave Bellomo

    I recently looked at an infographic published by the American College of Sports Medicine on the benefits of resistance training. It got me thinking about my undergraduate exercise physiology class and how far science has progressed in recent decades in understanding the relationship between strength training and health. The professor, who was excellent, by the

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  • A Mother’s Love Can Change the World

    A Mother’s Love Can Change the World0

    Jim Webb

    God had a plan for women. This included the most important aspect for carrying on life in the mortal world — the ability to bear and nurture children. Only a woman can experience the complete creation of being, from the very beginning, to feeling that first kick, to bringing the miracle of life into the

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  • This Week’s LION: Vets Helping Vets0

    Larry Stout

    No one knows exactly who the first military person to say, “no man left behind,” but it captures the commitment between those serving in uniform. And it does not leave after the uniform is off because there is a bond among vets that is impossible to describe but also impossible to miss. Unfortunately, for many

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  • Taking Better Care0

    Steph Nordstrom

    Last weekend I celebrated my birthday. We won’t discuss how old I turned but suffice it to say it was a milestone and a reminder that taking better care of my health needs to become a bigger priority. So, I am officially on a mission of better health. Now is the time for more exercise,

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  • How Happy is the U.S?0

    Dave Bellomo

    Well, the 2020 World Happiness Report is out, and though the rankings aren’t really surprising, the reasons for them may be. However, what was not surprising was that the data showed that stress and depression increased significantly in 2020. The data also showed that overall life evaluations and happiness rankings were consistent and that the

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  • Improve Wellness with Affordable Bathroom Upgrades

    Improve Wellness with Affordable Bathroom Upgrades0

    Family Features

    Wellness is at the forefront of nearly everyone’s mind, including keeping germs at bay and creating surroundings that promote mental and physical health. Even small, but important, spaces like the bathroom can benefit from changes with wellness in mind. A bathroom can be one of the easiest rooms in your home to give a little

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  • County Hall Corner: Practically Perfect Priorities0

    Larry Stout

    There is an old adage in management that states a failure to plan is a planing to fail. True leaders look down the road and project the best path to take that will be to the greatest benefit to their constituency or organization. At the conclusion of the Lycoming County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, February

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  • Simple Self-Care Tips You’ll Love

    Simple Self-Care Tips You’ll Love0

    Family Features

    When easing into a new year, many experts encourage more self-care. From paying more attention to your mental health to pampering yourself from head to toe, now is the perfect time to start showing yourself a little extra love. Make time to decompress. The past year shows that every rose comes with thorns, like working

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  • Common Sense for Weight Loss0

    Dave Bellomo

    When I graduated from college, the first job I had was working as a trainer for a health club that was actually in a shopping mall. Being wide-eyed and ambitious, I started a personal consultation program where I would work with individual clients on everything from exercise and flexibility training, to cardio-respiratory training and daily

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  • Hard-Headed Hard Ball0

    Scott Lowery

    The Super Bowl is history; COVID has yet to be conquered. Mother Nature greeted us with an early February snowstorm. The furry Punxsutawney varmint has blessed us all with six more weeks of winter weather, and uncertainty reigns regarding baseball’s spring training and the start of the 2021 season. There couldn’t be a better time

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  • Symptoms Pet Have Allergies and What’s Behind Them0

    Family Features

    Allergies can vary in severity and cause various symptoms. According to the Mayo Clinic, allergies occur when the immune system reacts to a foreign substance by producing antibodies. These antibodies identify a particular allergen as harmful, even when it isn’t. Allergies can cause reactions in the skin, breathing passages and digestive system. Thousands of people

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  • Several Area Social Service Agencies Assist With the Plight of the Homeless In County0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The plight of the homeless in Lycoming County was brought into a stark and tragic spotlight two weeks ago when the body of a homeless man was found along the River Walk. Precise numbers for the amount of homelessness here is hard to obtain. Numerous attempts are made to quantify the amount, but those who

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  • Building Children’s Emotional Resilience Amid Uncertainty0

    Family Features

    For parents facing uncertain school schedules, new ways of working and concerns about the health and safety of their families, life in a pandemic is stressful enough. Add in the potential for children to feel overwhelmed or unable to cope with the unfamiliar and many families feel they are in no-win situations. Keeping children home

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  • UPMC Doctor: The Mind-Gut Connection0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    We’ve all been there. That uneasy feeling you get deep in the pit of your stomach. Stress and anxiety may be to blame for this feeling you can’t explain. It’s a what is referred to as the mind-gut connection and it may affect your physical and mental health. The Science Behind the Connection Your digestive

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  • Jersey Shore FBLA Operated Store at Nippenose Valley Village Helped To Enhance the Quality of Life For Residents There0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The very active Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter of Jersey Shore High School has learned a lot about the workings of business through their operation of a store at the Nippenose Valley Village. Still, perhaps, more importantly, they have enhanced the quality of life for the residents, by having that store there at

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  • I’m Starting with the Man in the Mirror0

    Jim Webb

    A Happy 2021 to all! I pray as you are reading this, you and your loved ones are healthy, happy, and well. My title is from “Man in the Mirror,” Michael Jackson’s hit song with a message from 1988. It’s the perfect battle cry for the New Year. Google it and read the lyrics or

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  • Area Businesses Stepping Up To Help Central Pennsylvania Food Bank0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    It is an understatement to say that 2020 has been a tough year, particularly because of COVID-19. One organization that has been doing its best to meet the challenges of those is need that has been accelerated by this crazy year has been the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. Their capacity to help provide food for

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