You’ve heard of the Winter Blues, but what about the Sunshine Boost? While cold, dark winter days can leave many of us feeling sluggish or down, the longer, sunnier days of summer offer an easy, natural way to support both physical and mental health. Just 10 to 15 minutes of sunshine can ...
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State Extension’s in-person workshop series, “Build Your Bones,” is focused on preventing osteoporosis and maintaining bone health. The seven in-person classes will occur from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays, from Aug.1 to Sept. 12, at the Special Services Building, 151 Standing Stone Lane, State College, Pa. The course is designed for individuals interested in osteoporosis prevention, those diagnosed with the condition and their families and caregivers. Osteoporosis can lead to serious health issues such as fractures, immobility and isolation. The University of ...
Shares of UnitedHealth Group were slipping Thursday after the health care giant said it was under a Department of Justice investigation. The company said it has started complying with both criminal and civil requests from federal investigators and it was cooperating with them. “(UnitedHealth) has a long record of responsible conduct and effective compliance,” the company said in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. Earlier this year, The Wall Street Journal said federal officials had launched a civil fraud investigation into how the company records diagnoses that lead ...
NEW YORK (AP) — The fertility rate in the U.S. dropped to an all-time low in 2024 with less than 1.6 kids per woman, new federal data released Thursday shows. The U.S. was once among only a few developed countries with a rate that ensured each generation had enough children to replace itself — about 2.1 kids per woman. But it has been sliding in America for close to two decades as more women are waiting longer to have children or never taking that step at all. The new statistic is on par with fertility rates in western European countries, according to World Bank data. Alarmed ...
Summer brings sunshine, travel, outdoor fun — and a higher risk of dehydration. It’s something many people brush off as a minor inconvenience, but dehydration can become a serious medical issue if it’s not addressed quickly. And often, the early signs are subtle. Whether you’re ...
LEWISBURG — Kerstin Bettermann, M.D., chief of neurology for UPMC Neurological Institute and hospital services in central and north central Pennsylvania, and Suhag Patel, PA-C, are now seeing patients at UPMC Specialty Care, 2330 Saint Mary St. W., 1st Floor, Lewisburg. “This expansion reflects our commitment to providing high-quality, specialized care closer to home for our patients,” said Sean Henry, director, Neurosciences and Rehabilitation, UPMC in North Central Pa. “By bringing Dr. Bettermann and Suhag’s expertise to Lewisburg, we’re meeting the growing need for ...
