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UPMC Electrophysiologist: Three Letters That Save Lives — CPR 0
UPMC Susquehanna
- Health
- March 1, 2023
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, better known as CPR, is a practice used in emergency situations to help someone when their heart has stopped beating and they are unconscious — a condition known as cardiac arrest, often associated with gasping or no breathing at all. CPR is the act of pushing down on someone’s chest to help pump
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Do Bears Actually Hibernate?0
Ken Hunter
- Outdoors
- March 1, 2023
I was talking with some friends the other day, and they mentioned that they might start putting out their birdfeeders a little earlier than usual, especially since the weather has been milder than normal. The thought of putting out bird feeders stuffed with sunflower seeds also brought up another topic — bears and birdfeeders. I
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National Children’s Dental Health Month 0
Steph Nordstrom
- Editorials
- February 22, 2023
National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) began as a one-day event in Cleveland, Ohio, on February 3, 1941. The American Dental Association held the first national observance of Children’s Dental Health Day on February 8, 1949. The single day observance became a week-long event in 1955. In 1981, the program was extended to a month-long
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A Mission for Nutrition: Accomplish health goals with better-for-you family meals 0
Family Features
- Uncategorized
- February 22, 2023
Setting out on a mission to eat healthier starts with creating goals and working to achieve them with those you love. To help make nutritious eating more manageable, call together your family and work with one another to create a menu everyone can enjoy while staying on track. Connecting an array of recipes that all
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What Women Need to Know About Stroke Risks 0
Family Features
- Uncategorized
- February 22, 2023
It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke. Cardiovascular disease, including stroke, is the leading cause of death among women, according to the Centers for Disease
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The Bookworm Sez: “Bad Day Breaking: A Bad Axe County Novel” by John Galligan 0
Terri Schlichenmeyer
- Books, Reviews
- February 15, 2023
Not everybody has to like you. That’s a lesson you learned the hard way, probably in grade school. Try as you might, you were going to have enemies and detractors along the way and there wasn’t much you could do about it. Not everybody has to like you but, as in the new novel “Bad
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UPMC Physician: Know the Signs of Heart Trouble 0
UPMC Susquehanna
- Health
- February 15, 2023
February is National Heart Health Month and a great time to familiarize yourself with the signs of a heart emergency. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one person succumbs to a heart attack every 40 seconds in the United States. Most times, these emergencies happen suddenly. It is vital to take
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Staying Active in the New Year 0
Dave Bellomo
- Stories
- February 15, 2023
As we move through February and New Year’s resolutions begin to wane, I decided to reach out to River Valley Regional YMCA Senior Program Director Rachel Bryant for ideas on how people can get and stay active. Dave: Rachel, first of all, why is it important for everyone to stay active and exercise? Rachel: Good
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Are You Ready for Some Football?0
Steph Nordstrom
- Editorials
- February 8, 2023
As another NFL season comes to a close, it’s time for our yearly rundown of Super Bowl picks and predictions! Mike Rafferty started this tradition over a decade ago, and it has been so much fun to continue the tradition each year! Let’s start around the office. Jaime is up first with an Eagles win
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Harlem Wizards to Appear at Williamsport High School’s “Magic Dome” For Fundraiser February 9 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News
- February 1, 2023
The air will be filled with basketballs, basketball trickery, and, dare I say, “wizardry,” when the Harlem Wizards take on a team of 29 teachers, principals, and staff who will be in a charity basketball event at 6:30 p.m. on February 9 at Williamsport Area High School, gymnasium, fondly known as the “Magic Dome.” The
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Winter Hair Care 0
Bernadette Ulsamer
- Advice, Fashion
- February 1, 2023
We’ve all heard that winter can be hard on your skin, what with the drier air and harsh weather. It can also do a number on your hair. The cold air, whipping winds, static electricity, and indoor heat can leave hair dry and lackluster. Just like skin, hair needs protection from the cold to remain
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Enjoy Better-for-You Foods Focused on Flavor 0
Family Features
- Uncategorized
- February 1, 2023
From salads and snacks to breakfast, lunch and dinner, rounding out a full menu of healthy meals shouldn’t be a chore. In fact, you can still enjoy your favorite flavors and tickle your taste buds with nutritious recipes that capitalize on powerful ingredients you actually want to eat. A fruit-forward breakfast is a nutritious way
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The Link Between a Healthy Diet and a Healthy Heart 0
Family Features
- Uncategorized
- February 1, 2023
Heart disease is a leading cause of death across the globe. According to the World Health Organization, ischaemic heart disease is responsible for 16 percent of the world’s total deaths. The WHO also points out that, between 2000 and 2019, deaths due to ischaemic heart disease rose by more than two million. Though not all
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Williamsport Sun: January 24, 1928 – Toothaches Things of the Past at County Jail 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Uncategorized
- January 25, 2023
Lycoming County can boast of one thing that few counties in the United States can. That is a sheriff who is a dentist, Dr. E.B Bardo. A sheriff-dentist is an unusually handy man to have around a jail for one of the ills that men confined behind bars are subject to aching teeth which need
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UPMC Expert: Understanding the Thyroid Gland 0
UPMC Susquehanna
- Health
- January 18, 2023
There are many reasons a person may experience fatigue or a general lack of energy and typically the cause is multifactorial. One possible cause to consider is the activity of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck and is responsible for the rate of multiple processes in the
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STEP AmeriCorps and Partners Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s Legacy 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News
- January 11, 2023
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed passionately in justice and the concept of service to others and the “beloved community.” It is in this spirit that The Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service is held as a defining moment each year when Americans across the country step up to make communities more equitable
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Totally Scary 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- January 11, 2023
Those who serve as scholastic athletic coaches are familiar with the drill. Before each season, they are required by the PIAA to take and pass standardized online courses aimed at providing awareness and knowledge pertaining to concussions and sudden cardiac arrest. The material is provided via instructional videos, followed by a ten-question quiz which must
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Overcoming Public Speaking Anxieties 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- January 11, 2023
Public speaking. Just the mention of those two words sends shreds of fear racing thru most folks. Comedian Jerry Seinfeld once addressed the subject this way: “According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two, does that sound right? This means to the average person,
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Fasting for Metabolic Health 0
Dave Bellomo
- Stories
- January 11, 2023
Fasting has been used throughout history as a means of purifying the body physically and spiritually. While there is some debate concerning the effectiveness of fasting over other methods for reducing body weight, there is an abundance of evidence supporting the benefits of fasting beyond just weight loss. Fasting is typically defined as the abstinence
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Glow in the Dark Pickleball Tournament to Benefit Vhito DeCapria 0
Webb Weekly
- Uncategorized
- January 11, 2023
A Glow in the Dark Pickleball Tournament will be held at the Williamsport Branch YMCA on Sunday, January 22 starting at 5:00 p.m. This event will be a fundraiser for Vhito DeCapria, a brave eleven-year-old boy from Jersey Shore who has been battling cancer since he was three years old. After beating life threating cancer
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The Community Theater League Entertainment for All Ages 0
Steph Nordstrom
- Editorials
- January 4, 2023
The Community Theatre League (CTL) was founded in 1976. They had a vision of, “creating a true community-driven organization focused on making, promoting, and supporting the performing arts.” They hoped to encourage local participation, so it was decided that there would be no membership dues or annual meetings and that auditions would be open to
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New Year, New You 0
Andrea McElroy
- Food, Recipes
- January 4, 2023
Ahhh, here we are, another new year. How long will it take me to write 2023 instead of 2022? I’m thinking not long since my one job consists of me printing off fuel tickets for our customers. I’ll have to get with the program real quick, like this year! 2023. 2023. 2023, Andrea. You got
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Common Sense Re-Visited 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- January 4, 2023
Happy New Year! A new year is upon us. May we all do our very best to make it a good one for all concerned! In the days leading up to Christmas, bitter cold, snow, and treacherous road conditions played havoc with the local sports schedules. Many games and practices were canceled on the Thursday
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UPMC Physician: Make New Year’s Resolutions a Family Affair 0
UPMC Susquehanna
- Health
- January 4, 2023
New Year’s resolutions can be helpful for developing healthy habits, and habits are easier to stick to if you’re not in it alone. Why not try resolutions the whole family can be involved with? They can be excellent motivators for parents trying to start their kids on some healthier habits and are a great opportunity
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County Hall Corner: Hats Off to Hamm 0
Larry Stout
- Government, Politics
- January 4, 2023
Government in the United States has been compared to sausage — you might enjoy eating it, but you do NOT want to see how it is made. In both Washington, D.C., and Harrisburg, there are wheels inside of wheels that turn every which way before laws or regulations come forth. In the past decade, those
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Party-Worthy Wine Pairings Perfect for Easy Entertaining 0
Webb Weekly
- Uncategorized
- December 28, 2022
Red or white, sweet or dry, wine lovers are often entertainers at heart. When inviting guests to share your personal favorites, nothing enhances a tasting get-together quite like complementary snack and wine pairings. The next time you find a wine party on your schedule, consider these simple yet delicious recommendations from sommelier and founder of
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2023 Top Fitness Trends 0
Dave Bellomo
- Stories
- December 28, 2022
Every year fitness organizations and experts around the world make predictions on which fitness trends will be the most popular in the coming year. The reasons range from where to invest their money to what programs should be prioritized on a group exercise schedule. Many 2023 predictions held steady from 2022, but there were a
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What to do After Being Diagnosed With High Blood Pressure 0
Webb Weekly
- Uncategorized
- December 28, 2022
Hypertension, a condition marked by abnormally high blood pressure, is more common than many people may recognize. A 2021 report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services indicated that nearly half of adults in the United States, or roughly 116 million people, have hypertension. And hypertension isn’t exclusive to Americans, as the World
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UPMC Physician: Don’t Let Stomach Pain Ruin Your Holiday 0
UPMC Susquehanna
- Health
- December 28, 2022
The holiday season can provide stress on our bodies, especially the stomach. Holiday meals, lots of cookies, traveling, and stress can all cause pain in our gut. But don’t let that keep you away from your family and the dinner table. There are ways to keep you jolly and jovial into the new year. Preventing
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Harlem Wizards to Return to the Magic Dome On February 9 Tickets Now on Sale 0
Webb Weekly
- Uncategorized
- December 28, 2022
The Harlem Wizards are set to return to the Magic Dome at Williamsport Area High School in a fundraiser benefit game for the Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation (WASDEF) on Feb. 9, 2023. The game, presented by Geisinger, will begin at 6:30 p.m., with doors set to open at 5:30. From crazy slam-dunks to
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Sports Gifts of Christmas 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- December 21, 2022
The Christmas season has a different feel From the worldly troubles and all that is real People greet each other and spread good cheer Wouldn’t it be nice if that happened all year? Sports are an escape we all can enjoy As much as the little ones with a new Santa toy We gather and
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Ho-Ho-Ho Holiday Happenings!0
Steph Nordstrom
- Editorials
- December 14, 2022
Sleigh bells are starting to ring, so far, we’ve been pretty lucky in that our lanes aren’t glistening… There is a lot going on this time of year to help celebrate the holidays. I thought it might be fun (and convenient) to do a bit of a ‘Holiday Round-Up’ to let you know about all
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Candle in the Window 0
Andrea McElroy
- Food, Recipes
- December 14, 2022
Christmas is an amazing time of year. There are so many things to do, to plan for, and to see. One of those things is Christmas lights. Every year people dig them out or buy the latest trend and decorate their trees and their homes with these colorful and cheerful reminders of the holiday season.
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