METRO — Exercise is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. When paired with a nutritious diet, routine physical activity promotes long-term health and improves quality of life. The benefits of a physically active lifestyle are undeniable, but it’s important to guard against ...
WILLIAMSPORT — Pennsylvania College of Technology has completed a pilot program designed for students entering a pre-health program for the fall 2025 semester. Five students and a current nursing student who served as a peer mentor participated in the Pre-Health Plunge Program, funded ...
FAMILY FEATURES — If your doctor has concerns about your cholesterol levels, you may be familiar with statins. This is a class of medications that can help reduce your body’s cholesterol production, lowering your risk of heart attack or stroke. However, up to 30% of adults in the United ...
WILLIAMSPORT — UPMC in North Central Pa. hospitals are receiving statewide recognition for their efforts to support and raise awareness about organ, eye, and tissue donation. UPMC Williamsport earned third place as a top-performing hospital for the Gift of Life Donor Program (GLDP) in The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania’s (HAP) 2025 Donate Life Pennsylvania Hospital Challenge. UPMC Muncy was also designated as a “Platinum” performer with the GLDP. “Organ donation is one of the most selfless acts a person can make,” said Patti Jackson-Gehris, ...
FAMILY FEATURES — As the cost of living continues to rise, many Americans are being forced to make difficult financial decisions. Skipping medications might seem like a quick way to save money, but this can lead to serious health risks and higher costs down the road. In fact, research shows 27% of Americans skip prescriptions each month due to cost. More than half of Americans who filled a prescription this year said the cost felt like a financial burden. Cindy George, MPH, a senior personal finance editor at GoodRx and nationally recognized health journalist, shared expert advice ...
Menopause can usher in a host of disruptive symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats and sleep problems. Hormone therapy promises relief. But many women wonder about taking it. That’s because the treatment, subject of a recent expert panel convened by the Food and Drug Administration, has ...
