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Better Sleep While Traveling; how to make rest a priority while on the road

FAMILY FEATURES — From crossing time zones to adjusting to new surroundings, getting quality sleep while traveling can be a challenge. Whether traveling for business or leisure, between long flights and packed itineraries, travelers often struggle to get the rest they need to wake up refreshed. Sleep plays a vital role in supporting both physical and mental health, mood and overall resilience. Making a few simple choices can set the stage for deeper, more restorative sleep that supports overall wellbeing. Pack Your Comfort Cues Travel can disrupt routines, which may affect both ...

Music could help ease pain from surgery or illness. Scientists are listening

Nurse Rod Salaysay works with all kinds of instruments in the hospital: a thermometer, a stethoscope and sometimes his guitar and ukulele. In the recovery unit of UC San Diego Health, Salaysay helps patients manage pain after surgery. Along with medications, he offers tunes on request and ...

What causes breast lumps?

Throughout life, your body changes — and that includes your breasts. When you notice a difference in how your breasts feel, it’s not necessarily cause for alarm. Most breast lumps are harmless. And there are so many things that could be behind them. Here’s what to know. What are breast lumps? Breast lumps are masses that develop within your breast. You may notice an actual lump or just swelling. Breast lumps may feel different than your actual breasts. These painless growths can feel: — Soft — Hard — Moveable — Smooth — Bumpy They can come in many shapes ...

When do I need to refer a patient to a doctor?

My Pennsylvania state license to test hearing and dispense hearing aids requires that I stop an appointment and refer that patient out for a medical examination under certain circumstances. Some symptoms require pointing them to an ear, nose and throat doctor. Other symptoms can be seen by their primary physician. Here are some reasons for urgent and immediate referral to an ENT. Sudden or Rapidly Worsening Hearing Loss: Immediate medical attention is needed for hearing loss that occurs suddenly (within three days) or worsens rapidly (within 4 to 90 days). Recent onset of this hearing ...

Mt. Nittany Medical Center earns CMS five-star rating for seventh consecutive reporting period

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Medical Center has once again earned a Five-Star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), marking the seventh consecutive reporting period with this distinction. This recognition places Mount Nittany Medical Center among the top hospitals nationwide for exceptional healthcare quality. “It is an honor to again receive a Five-Star rating from CMS,” said Kathleen Rhine, Mount Nittany Health President and CEO. “Fewer than 10 percent of hospitals nationwide achieve this recognition. It is a reflection of the extraordinary ...