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A good shower is a simple shower, no matter what influencers recommend

You may be seeing elaborate shower cleansing routines on social media: daily exfoliation, double cleansing, antibacterial soap, loads of scented body scrubs and shower oils. “I’m kind of appalled by the shower routines,” said Dr. Olga Bunimovich, a practicing dermatologist and ...

Happenings from the Heisey

July is a busy month for us! The Heisey will be open from 1-3 p.m. on July 6, 20, and 27. The program on the 27th will be a “Bricks That Made America” celebration, with refreshments and sign ups for the new commemorative bricks for the sidewalks. July 13 is the “Fire Up the ...

Center for Community Resources to open new Williamsport location

WILLIAMSPORT — Center for Community Resources (CCR) has expanded its services and opened additional office space in Lycoming County, located at 800 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. The space provides room for CCR’s newly added programs as well as its existing programs. The full service line includes Crisis Intervention, Intellectual Disabilities Supports Coordination, Blended Case Management, and Interim Housing programs. “We’re excited to offer both the new and expanded programs to the Clinton and Lycoming areas,” said Brandon Savochka, CCR’s Chief Executive Officer. “This ...

Brain and body health the focus of Penn State Extension webinar

UNIVERSITY PARK — An upcoming Penn State Extension webinar will highlight the latest research and recommendations on maintaining brain and body health while aging. The “Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body” webinar will occur from noon to 1 p.m. July 31. The program is intended for individuals of any age who are looking for information on ways to age well. Extension educators will discuss how to make lifestyle choices that support long-term brain and body health. During the webinar, participants can learn: — Current research on healthy aging and brain health. — ...

How to protect yourself from ticks year-round

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ticks can be active in any season and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you’ve been outside hiking, gardening or enjoying nature. “Humans are outside more in summer so we hear about more tick ...