Health & Wellness
Free Water-Testing Program Available in Lebanon County
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The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Penn State Extension will be providing free water testing for a limited number of private wells, springs, and cisterns in Lebanon County.
Weight Loss Reduces Risk of Growths Linked to Colorectal Cancer
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- Written by 50plus LIFE 50plus LIFE
Overweight and obese people who lose weight may reduce their chances of later developing colorectal adenoma — a type of benign growth or polyp in the colon or rectum that could lead to colorectal cancer.
Wellness Resources Available for Changes Brought on by Pandemic
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After nearly two years of taking precautionary measures to stay safe and healthy during COVID-19, older adults who are reengaging with one another, their families, friends, and communities may need advice on where to turn for assistance with a range of changes they may have experienced during the pandemic.
Older Adults Encouraged to Use Food Box Program This Winter
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Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Aging Secretary Robert Torres recently highlighted a successful rebrand of the PA Senior Food Box Program in 2021, formally known as the Commodity Supplemental Food Program.
Healthy Steps for Older Adults Virtual Workshop Offered
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The York County Area Agency on Aging is offering Healthy Steps for Older Adults, an evidence-based program that reduces fall risks among adults age 60 and older by raising awareness about the causes of falls and how to prevent them.
It’s Time to Rethink Heart Health
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On average, someone in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease (CVD) every 36 seconds, approximately 2,380 deaths each day, according to the American Heart Association.
Online Preretirement Seminars to Tackle Medicare
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Are you near retirement or recently retired and confused about choosing Medicare plans? Get the facts and learn to better navigate the Medicare system from the comfort of home during one of three upcoming virtual seminars.
Shovel the Snow Safely This Winter
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Snow is lovely to look at, but it’s a pain to shovel. Worse, shoveling can cause injury if you’re not careful.
Grief Relief: Starting a New Year with Grief
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- Written by Victor M. Parachin Victor M. Parachin
Some common new-year greetings include expressions such as, “Wishing you happiness and health in the new year,” “Wave goodbye to the old; embrace the new with hope and joy,” and “May the days of a new year be filled with happiness for you.”