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  • Maternal Mental Health Day/Week Raise Awareness0

    Dave Bellomo

    *This article is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Consult with your primary care physician if you have medical questions or concerns. When it comes to holidays in the month of May, most people think of Mother’s Day (celebrated the second Sunday in May). May is also significant for moms

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  • Gardening is Good for Your Health0

    Dave Bellomo

    It makes sense that being around plants is good for you both mentally and physically. We are generally happier and less stressed when we are surrounded by plants, but is this science or all in our heads? Well, research backs this up. In fact, more and more, gardening has been shown to provide significant health

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  • Top 10 Happiness0

    Dave Bellomo

    Research Insights from 2023 – Part 1 Everyone ultimately wants to be happy, even if they are unsure how to go about it. The disconnect is usually what we believe will make us happy versus what will make us happy. The researchers at the Greater Good Science Center located at the University of California at

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  • UPMC Expert: Understanding Eating Disorders0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Eating disorders are serious conditions that go beyond dieting or wanting to lose weight — they can significantly affect one’s physical and mental health and overall well-being. In addition, out of all mental illnesses, eating disorders have one of the highest mortality rates and can be life-threatening if left untreated. Approximately 9% of the U.S.

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  • Two-Year-Old Battling Courageously To Overcome Debilitating Lung Disease0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    In his two-plus years of life, Jaxyn Reynolds has never been outside of a hospital room. He has a debilitating lung disease that has kept him under intensive care since his birth. Born at 29 weeks, Jaxyn’s journey began. What set out to be the expected struggles of a neonatal intensive care unit stay turned

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  • UPMC Physician: Awareness, Proactive Screening Has an Impact on Cervical Cancer0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Cervical cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer among women. The American Cancer Society estimates about 13,960 new cases of invasive cervical cancer were diagnosed and about 4,310 women died from cervical cancer in 2023. Cervical cancer was once one of the most common causes of cancer death for American women. Fortunately, according to the

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  • Is Soup the Ultimate Cold Medicine?0

    Family Features

    Is Soup the Ultimate Cold Medicine? Having a cold is not fun. A stuffy nose, sniffles, sore throat, and other symptoms make having a cold a generally unpleasant experience. According to data collected by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, the average consumer shops for over-the counter medicine 26 times a year, with peak visits occurring

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  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month: More Than Awareness0

    Steph Nordstrom

    The theme for this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month is More Than Awareness. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, “For the 31 days of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), pink ribbons appear as the impact of breast cancer is brought to the forefront of national conversation. But we know that to help those facing

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  • UPMC Pediatrician: Get Back to School Healthy0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Nancy Grauso-Eby, D.O. UPMC Primary Care August can be a hectic and stressful, yet exciting time of year for children and parents. You’re rushing around to make sure they have new school supplies, meeting new teachers, and adopting and adjusting to a new schedule. With so much “new” going on, let’s help make sure your

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  • Managing Inflammation Using Biomarkers0

    Dave Bellomo

    I wrote an article a while back about how the line between science fiction and modern medicine is blurring. The article focused on genomic medicine and how healthcare could be customized based on one’s genetic makeup. The idea was that by mapping an individual’s DNA, their healthcare could be made more proactive as well as

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  • 75th parkrun Held Recently on Susquehanna River Walk0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The Susquehanna River Walk is a fitness treasure that runs along the Susquehanna River through several area municipalities. It is a great place for people who enjoy walking for fitness or just the idea of enjoying our environment at a leisurely pace. One activity that helps to highlight this is the program parkrun. According to

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  • County Hall Corner: Our Future is in Fifteen Minutes0

    Larry Stout

    One of the recurring themes that is heard repeatedly at the Lycoming County Commissioners Meeting is about their concern for the future. It was brought up again at the most recent meeting on Thursday, June 1st, concerning the use of the federal ARPA Funds, which are being used for ‘generational’ projects. The focus is well

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  • County Hall Corner: Campaign Cash0

    Larry Stout

    It is difficult to drive a car more than a mile without seeing at least one campaign sign for a candidate running in the May primary. For the past few weeks, I have received circulars in my daily mail promoting candidates running for local offices. And, of course, this weekly paper and the local daily

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  • Skills USA Holds Recent Community Health Clinic0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Community health screenings are an important tool in preventive medicine, and it is with this in mind that students from Skills USA, at Central Mountain High School, held a Community Health Clinic in Mill Hall recently. The screenings included a series of pre-health screenings such as vital signs, blood sugar, blood pressure, and more! All

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  • County Hall Corner: The Horror of Human Trafficking In Lycoming County!0

    Larry Stout

    When I was in high school back in what seems like a million years ago, I had to study a 14th-century epic poem by Dante Alighieri entitled “The Divine Comedy.” It was no comedy in my book, as it poetically described a journey through Inferno (Hell), Purgatorio (Purgatory), and Paradiso (Heaven). Inferno is what most

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  • What Dental Hygiene Does for Overall Health0

    Webb Weekly

    Brushing and flossing your teeth may save you extra sessions in the dentist’s chair each year, but the benefits of dental hygiene do not end with pearly whites. In fact, there’s a direct correlation between oral hygiene and overall health. Oral health offers clues about overall health, advises the Mayo Clinic. When a dentist or

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  • UPMC Expert: Understanding the Thyroid Gland0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    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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  • Fasting for Metabolic Health0

    Dave Bellomo

    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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  • Handling Grief Around the Holidays0

    UPMC Susquehanna

    Grief affects each of us differently. Feelings of loss come and go without warning, even many years after a loved one has died. Sometimes, grief can be triggered by familiar events, music, smells, foods, or photographs. The holidays—full of traditions, events, group meals, and company—can heighten or reignite these intense feelings of loss. Here are

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  • County Hall Corner: Caring about Health Care0

    Larry Stout

    The building directly across the street from the Lycoming County Courthouse is 33 West Third Street. Owned by the county for the past couple of decades, it has largely served as a rental property, but over time the tenants have moved out, and this has opened up the possibilities for the county to house services

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  • Happy Veterans Day

    Happy Veterans Day0

    Jamie Spencer

    The 2022 elections are over. Thank heavens. But a few folks think it is still going. Good lord, Johnny. Throw in the towel. Regardless of where you stand. You gotta admit that it was pretty bad. The negative campaigns were extremely annoying. Many of my friends say we are doomed. Several have even mentioned they

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  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month: RISE – Rally In Screening Everyone0

    Steph Nordstrom

    Early detection is key. We’ve all heard this over and over regarding cancer, but in particular breast cancer. The theme for this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month is RISE – Rally In Screening Everyone. “This year we RISE to ensure every woman has access to the screenings she needs and the support she deserves.” In

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  • Putting God Back in our Country0

    Andrea McElroy

    As we all get ready to celebrate America’s birthday this weekend, let’s remember how lucky we are to live in such a wonderful country. I know it’s getting divided, and things are tough right now, but let’s not forget the people who fought hard for this country. Let your patriotism show this weekend! Whether it

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  • This Week’s LION: Junior Patriots0

    Larry Stout

    After the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the United States suddenly became very patriotic. Yet, we are now decades away from that date. The Lycoming County 911 Motorcycle Ride has young people riding in this event that were even born after that day. That same patriotic impulses have been shown in the past couple

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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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  • 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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  • Moderate Beer Consumption Linked to Good Health (Part 2)0

    Dave Bellomo

    As always, this information is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Consult with your health care team for all things medical. If you haven’t already gleaned it from part 1 of this article, I am an unapologetic fan of beer. I’m not quite a beer snob yet though I’m still working on it, so

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  • Moderate Beer Consumption Linked to Good Health (Part 1)0

    Dave Bellomo

    As always, this information is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Consult with your health care team for all things medical. You read that correctly; beer has health benefits. In fact, early strongmen swore by it. World-renowned strongman Arthur Saxon, from the early 1900s, was one of its biggest proponents. Saxon, star of the

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  • The Calendar has Changed The Problem Remains the Same0

    Jim Webb

    As I was gathering my thoughts to pick up where I left off last week with the list of the five things needed to change immediately to protect the future of our great Nation, I received a phone call from a wonderful lady that was leaving our little neck of Penns Woods. She called to

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  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Self-Breast Exams0

    Steph Nordstrom

    I think the title is pretty self-explanatory, but just in case, here is your warning. This week I’m going to be talking about ta-tas. Specifically, how to do self-breast exams. If, for some reason, that makes you uncomfortable, just keep moving on. Because you know what makes me and millions of people across the world

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  • Knowing Fact versus Fiction When it Comes to Breast Health0

    Press Release

    The Thyra M. Humphreys Center for Breast Health at Evangelical Community Hospital offers expert diagnostic services and care in a supportive, comfortable setting for women with healthy breasts as well as those who are experiencing breast-health issues. At the Center for Breast Health a compassionate, caring team of healthcare professionals is with patients every step

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  • Nursing Home Care and the ‘Look-Back Period’

    Nursing Home Care and the ‘Look-Back Period’0

    Family Features

    Health care plans provide access to medical care and other necessities and reduce out-of-pocket health-related expenses. Each plan is different, and depending on where you live, your coverage may vary. People quickly find that many healthcare plans do not include provisions for long-term health care, such as paying for nursing facilities. Understanding how health plans

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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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