Health & Wellness
Outdoor Recreation Keeps You Healthy in Mind and Body
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- Written by Jessica Aiello Jessica Aiello
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that regular physical activity is one of the most important things older adults can do for their health.
Direct Link for Suicide Prevention and Crisis Support Coming July 16
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Pennsylvanians will soon have a new, easier way to connect to behavioral or mental health crisis services. Dialing 988 will connect callers directly to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
5 Compassionate Questions to Ask a Seriously Ill Family Member
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- Written by Doug Wenners Doug Wenners
Any person who is seriously ill is likely to have had a conversation with their family and/or attorney about advance healthcare directives such as wills, powers of attorney, trusts, etc. These conversations, while important, are the usual and expected way we engage with ill family members.
Brain Freeze: The Ice Cream Headache
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
It’s summer. Have you had your brain freeze yet?
Cataract Surgery Linked with Lessened Dementia Risk
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Cataracts affect most older adults at risk for dementia, and now researchers are finding strong evidence that cataract surgery is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia.
‘A Community in Itself’: The Lancaster Senior Games Returns
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- Written by Megan Joyce Megan Joyce
They hadn’t all been together since 2019.
Managing Complications of Lupus
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Many people may recognize the term “lupus” and think of it as an autoimmune disease that can cause joint pain and swelling, but you may not be aware lupus affects an estimated 1.5 million Americans and can affect many parts of the body.
The Heimlich Maneuver Saves Lives
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
If you see someone clutching their throat, coughing, gagging, or wheezing, would you know what to do?
Debunking Common Misconceptions about Gout
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When many people think of gout, they often picture swelling and pain in the big toe.