Movement is the key to combating hypertension, right? Not so fast. It’s long been thought that aerobic exercise — think brisk walking, running and cycling — strengthens your heart and reduces blood pressure. And that’s true. But new evidence shows wall sits, planks and other ...
While drinking can be a socially acceptable part of our lives, the warm weather and activities of summer may have you reaching for a glass of wine or mixed beverage more frequently than before. In moderation, there’s nothing wrong with unwinding with a glass of wine and friends, a cocktail ...
STATE COLLEGE — Kim Ross, RN, Medical/Surgical/Orthopedics (MSO), Mount Nittany Medical Center, is an incredible asset to the unit she serves. She is a reliable team player who always shows up to work with a positive attitude and a smile on her face. No matter what tasks she is working on, ...
I hear this description in my office each day. Without an understanding of how sound gets from the inner ear to the brain, many people are confused by the fact that they can hear sounds, but they cannot always figure out the sounds properly. Being able to hear high-frequency sounds is very important for understanding human speech. When you can’t, it will sound like everyone is mumbling or talking too quietly. In speech, the vowel sounds (A, E, I, O and U) are low in pitch but consonant sounds like S, F, Th, Sh, V, K, P and others are high in pitch. Being able to hear vowel ...
Ever realized your head is pounding before you even get out of bed in the morning? Waking up with a headache is — well, a pain. Here’s why they happen and how you can find relief. Like other common symptoms, headaches vary in cause and strength. Some intense headaches can last for hours. Others might be a minute or two of dull but manageable discomfort. Most headaches are grouped into primary and secondary categories. Primary headaches are usually caused by pain sensors in your head that aren’t working right. These headaches may run in your family. Or you might get them from ...
We know that when you get a CT scan or experience other kinds of medical imaging, the staff taking the images needs to protect themselves by leaving the room. Think about when you need an x-ray at your dental office — they put that heavy layer of protection on you just for a picture of your ...
