Health & Wellness
Nurse Nancy: The Benefits of Backward Walking
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
Several months ago, as I was walking through the gym to my SilverSneakers class, I noticed an elderly gentleman doing something on a treadmill that I had never seen before. He was walking backward!
Dear Pharmacist: The Gut-Brain Axis
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- Written by Suzy Cohen Suzy Cohen
It’s interesting how some hormones like serotonin affect mood, and yet they’re made in the GI tract — your gut!
Distribution Dates Added for Voucher Program
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The Farmers Market Nutrition Program from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has added September dates to its remaining distribution times for Lebanon County.
Savvy Senior: How Extreme Heat Affects Older Adults
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
I work for a county health department, and every summer we’re seeing more and more seniors get sick and even die from heat-related illness. Can you write an awareness piece on the effects extreme heat has on older adults, and what they can do to guard against this summertime risk? Thanks for helping keep seniors safe!
– Health Advocate
The Healthy Geezer: Do You Lose Your Sense of Taste with Age?
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- Written by Fred Cicetti Fred Cicetti
Q. Do we lose our sense of taste as we get older?
On Life and Love after 50: The Challenges of Senior Long-Distance Relationships
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
Many older adults were glued to their TVs last fall watching The Golden Bachelor, Gerry Turner, age 72, date 22 women before choosing Theresa Wist, age 69, to be his partner. Their marriage was televised on Jan. 4, 2024.
Nurse Nancy: Memory Hacks for Older Adults
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
Is it possible to improve your memory? Many of the most effective ways involve actions you can begin today.
Plan for Agency on Alzheimer’s Support Moves Forward
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- Written by Christina Lengyel Christina Lengyel
Reform on Alzheimer’s disease and similar conditions took another step toward the Pennsylvania governor’s desk in mid-June.
Dear Pharmacist: Breathe Easy: Understanding Prescription Medications for Asthma
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- Written by Suzy Cohen Suzy Cohen
As a pharmacist, I’ve seen firsthand the importance of proper treatment in managing asthma. In this article, I will provide a comprehensive overview of the various types of prescription medications used to treat asthma.