Heart attacks look different for women. A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is interrupted or cut off completely, depriving the heart of critical oxygen. Heart attacks look different for men and women, and women are less likely to experience traditional symptoms. The most ...
Thanks to the convenience of technology and our modern lifestyles, people in the U.S. are more inactive than ever. Whether we’re sitting behind desks, hunched over laptops all day for work or lounging around binging our favorite shows, Americans simply aren’t as physically active as we ...
STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health recently recognize Frederick Doucette, MD, Obstetrics-gynecology (OB/GYN), for completing his 600th robotic-assisted surgery, the most of any surgeon at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Doucette’s first robotic-assisted surgery case was on Dec. 30, ...
STATE COLLEGE — Jacyntha Reik, clinical assistant, Mount Nittany Health’s Physician Group, is a celebrated team member who makes an incredible difference in the health system each day. She goes above and beyond for patients and for her colleagues. She is continually praised by those she ...
Have you noticed general lower energy, and are feeling sad more often now that the days are shorter and the weather is colder? If so, you may have a mood disorder called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a form of depression triggered by circumstances connected to seasonal changes, ...
Whether it's your first or fifth time, it’s completely normal to feel nervous or have questions before a Pap smear. But knowing what to expect can help put your mind at ease before your appointment. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Staying up to date on your Pap ...
