Health & Wellness
Free ‘Stop the Bleed’ Training Offered to Local Educators (2)
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Susquehanna Valley EMS and the East Hempfield Police Department will offer a free Stop the Bleed event for all area educators and staff in Lancaster and Lebanon counties April 7 at the Lancaster Lebanon IU 13, 1020 New Holland Ave., Lancaster.
Grief Relief: 9 Simple Ways to Practice Self-Compassion while Grieving
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- Written by Victor M. Parachin Victor M. Parachin
Grieving is very hard. It taxes the entire person: body, mind, spirit, emotions.
Free Workshop Offered for Chronic Disease Sufferers
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The Lancaster County Office of Aging will be offering a free, six-week chronic disease self-management program for individuals 55 and older from 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 3 to May 8, at Bright Side Opportunities Center, 515 Hershey Ave., Lancaster.
Foot Health: Common Issues and Treatments
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- Written by Dr. Meredith Warner Dr. Meredith Warner
As we get older, our feet tend to change for the worse.
Alzheimer’s Helpline Expands Hours
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The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is expanding its national toll-free helpline to seven days a week to provide individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers with assistance, support, and resources.
Free Diabetes Expo Will Be Held March 24
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The Diabetes Expo, a free community event for adults at-risk for or diagnosed with diabetes and their families, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 24 at the Conference Center at Penn State York, 1031 Edgecomb Ave., York.
Preventing Colon Cancer – Don’t Be the 1 in 20
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- Written by Neal M. Shindel MD Neal M. Shindel MD
One in 20 people will get colon cancer in their lifetime. In fact, colon cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States.
Maintaining a Fulfilled and Happy Life When You’re 50+ or Retired
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- Written by Anna Yusim, M.D. Anna Yusim, M.D.
As a psychiatrist in Manhattan, it is not uncommon for me to see somebody who, after years of living a productive life, is dissatisfied upon entering late middle age and retirement.
True Love or an Underlying Medical Condition?
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In romance novels, a fluttering of the heart usually means true love. In real life, the sudden sensation of your heart racing and pounding in your chest can be frightening enough to send you scrambling to call 911.