Health & Wellness
Give it a Shot – What You Need to Know about Adult Vaccines
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- Written by Kimberly Blaker Kimberly Blaker
When it comes to health, prevention is the best medicine. Many avoidable diseases can cause extensive damage to our health, especially as we age or for those with other medical conditions or a weakened immune system.
Scenes from the 2023 Lebanon County Senior Games
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The 36th annual Lebanon County Senior Games took place Sept. 11-15 at Lebanon Valley Family YMCA, Lebanon; Fairlane Avenue Park, Myerstown; and AES Ironwood Park, Lebanon.
Dear Pharmacist: The Dark Side of Medicine
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- Written by Suzy Cohen Suzy Cohen
This month, I will explore the dark and disturbing history of medical treatments. While these methods may seem shocking and gruesome by today’s standards, they were once considered cutting-edge solutions.
Nurse Nancy: Autumnal Herbs
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
It is October; the air is beginning to turn crisp, and the leaves will change from green to blazing colors of orange, red, and yellow.
Depression is Far More Sinister than Sadness – But with Treatment, There is Hope
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- Written by Kimberly Blaker Kimberly Blaker
I was first diagnosed with major depression at the age of 31. I was married, had two beautiful kids ages 7 and 3, and owned a thriving business.
Nurse Nancy: Freshen Up on Food Safety
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
Recently, my brother, who lives in Florida, phoned me to ask if eating the defrosted ground beef that he mistakenly left in the sink overnight was safe. I told my brother it is not safe to eat and to throw it out.
The Cautious Consumer Guy: Pharmaceutically Flummoxed? A Money-Saving Question
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- Written by Arthur Vidro Arthur Vidro
There is one question every consumer should ask the pharmacy when making the initial purchase of a new prescription. But we tend not to ask questions. We just slap down our cards and wait for a computer to tell the pharmacy how much money to collect from us.
The Healthy Geezer: Treatment Options for Leaky Bladders
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- Written by Fred Cicetti Fred Cicetti
Q. I’m having a devil of time controlling my bladder. Any suggestions?
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
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Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and the fifth-leading cause of death for individuals age 65 and older. This devastating and debilitating disease is the ultimate thief — of memories, independence, control, time, and, ultimately, life.