Health & Wellness
Calorie Restriction Builds Strong Muscle, Stimulates Healthy Aging Genes
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Reducing overall calorie intake may rejuvenate your muscles and activate biological pathways important for good health, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health and their colleagues.
The Healthy Geezer: Variety of Therapies Can Now Treat Parkinson’s
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- Written by Fred Cicetti Fred Cicetti
Q. Is it true that pesticides are responsible for people getting Parkinson’s disease?
Dear Pharmacist: Understanding Long COVID and Natural Ways to Treat It
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- Written by Suzy Cohen Suzy Cohen
In a world still grappling with the aftermath of COVID-19, many find themselves caught in the enigmatic web of long COVID, a condition that stretches the boundaries of our understanding of post-viral syndromes.
The Connection between Your Heart and Kidneys
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While people may think about heart disease and kidney disease as two different health problems, there are many links between them.
The Healthy Geezer: On the Subject of Colons
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- Written by Fred Cicetti Fred Cicetti
Q. When seniors gather, it doesn’t seem to take long before we get to our aches and pains. You must get more than your share of that.
Free Virtual Walking Program Offered Statewide
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Anyone interested in developing healthy habits and increasing stamina can take part in a free Penn State Extension virtual walking program called “Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania.”
Dear Pharmacist: 3 Surprising Perks of Chewing Gum
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- Written by Suzy Cohen Suzy Cohen
I may be your favorite pharmacist, but I have a silly sense of humor, so today we’ll dive into the world of chewing gum and how it might be helpful for concentration. Weird, I know!
Irish Ancestry? Learn About a Rare Genetic Disease that May Impact You
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In 1982, Rosaline’s Aunt Polly passed away at age 58 from a rare disease called hereditary ATTR (hATTR) amyloidosis after enduring years of debilitating and progressive symptoms.
Anti-Diabetes Drugs May Reduce Risk of Colorectal Cancer
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- Written by Sharon Reynolds Sharon Reynolds
People with obesity are at increased risk for many chronic health problems. These include Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Obesity also increases the risk of many common cancers, including colorectal cancer.