Are you nervous to sneeze or laugh too hard? Have you stopped running, jumping or other certain physical movements because you fear leaking? You are not alone. Urinary incontinence affects about 50 percent of adult women and up to 10 percent of adult men, with percentages increasing with age. ...
With the changing of seasons, it’s time to change your skin care routine. Here are my five must-have products to keep your skin healthy this winter: — Moisturizer – Products containing shea butter, avocado and coconut oils offer good barrier protection. Squalane, ceramides and fatty acids are also very beneficial in preventing water loss. Green tea, vitamin E, and resveratrol help inflammation and will calm irritated skin. Moisturizing twice each day works best to prevent dry skin. — Gentle exfoliator – A gentle exfoliator removes dead skin cells as they are very porous ...
WILLIAMSPORT — Allison Schweikart, RN, The Birthplace, a UPMC Magee-Womens facility at UPMC Williamsport, was recently recognized as a recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Schweikart was nominated by three patients, one who shared: “Allison fulfilled not only her ...
September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month and it’s important to not shy away from conversations about one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. In 2021, almost 50,000 deaths in the United States were due to suicide. Attempts and thoughts about suicide have even higher numbers; 12.3 million American adults thought seriously about suicide, 3.5 million planned an attempt, and 1.7 million have made an attempt to take their lives according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Suicide can be preventable, and everyone can share in the ...
WILLIAMSPORT — AIDS Resource recently commemorated 35 years of dedicated service to the community. Since its inception in 1988, the organization has grown from a small grassroots effort to a pillar of support for individuals living with HIV and the LGBTQ+ community. The journey began in Lycoming County, where the organization’s mission was to provide comfort and dignity to those dying of AIDS-related illnesses. As medical advancements transformed the HIV landscape, so did their mission. In 2003, the expansion into Snyder and Union counties initiated a decade of growth, ...
STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health recently welcomed Elizabeth (Liz) Wright, PhD, FNP-BC, to its team to practice internal medicine in the Bellefonte, Park Avenue and Philipsburg primary care locations. Wright’s deep-rooted connection to the community and her compassionate approach ...
