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The importance of scheduling your student’s fall sports physical now

STATE COLLEGE — As the school year approaches, Mount Nittany Health knows that many students are eagerly anticipating the start of the fall sports season. Student-athletes are preparing for grueling preseason practices, games and competitions to showcase their talent and hard work. But ...

Is caffeine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding safe?

Caffeine is a go-to for many people to get a natural boost of energy and is present in many foods and beverages that are part of the American diet. Whether you prefer coffee, tea, chocolate, colas or energy drinks, chances are you rely on caffeine to energize you in the morning or keep you ...

Why do you pee when you sneeze?

Does sneezing make you pee a little? It could be stress incontinence. This common issue can happen from more than just sneezing. And it can affect anyone. Learn what causes it and how to prevent it. Stress incontinence or leaky bladder happens when the muscles around your bladder (also ...

Exercises to combat high blood pressure

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 ...

Myth vs Fact: Alcohol’s effects on the heart

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 ...