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Article - 2 Minute Read
Can Vaping Make You Sick?
Although electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, have been available in the U.S. market since 2007, use of them has exploded in recent years, even as traditional cigarette use decreased – especially in the youth population. Good Intentions Electronic cigarettes, or electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), refers to a variety of items, including vape pens,…Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Do I Have Parkinson’s Disease or an Essential Tremor?
While you may be familiar with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor is much less known, yet much more common—eight times more common, in fact.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Survive and Thrive During Menopause
Although menopause is a natural part of aging for women, many women aren’t happy when they start recognizing the signs. Technically, menopause is when a woman stops menstruating— signaling the end of her ability to develop eggs and reproduce. Emotionally, many women feel the transition is more like a roller coaster ride.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Mental Health Awareness: Stop the Stigma
Mental illness affects everyone, either directly or indirectly. You may know a family member, friend, or coworker that has or is dealing with mental illness. In the U.S., the National Alliance on Mental Illness estimates that one in five adults experience mental illness in a given year.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Article - 5 Minute Read
From Hip Surgery to Appalachian Trail Hike in Less Than a Year
Craig Uhler of Williamsport isn’t one to sit still for very long. Last year, his job as a land surveyor had him on his feet and in the outdoors most of the time.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Article - 1 Minute Read
Healthy Partners: Employee Wellness Solutions in Northcentral PA
UPMC in the Susquehanna region is an integrated health system, offering exceptional health care throughout northcentral Pennsylvania. As your community partner and trusted health care source, UPMC developed Healthy Partners -- a free program that works with employers and employees to improve wellness at the workplace, encourage a healthy lifestyle, and help to reduce health care costs.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Relationships and Social Connections Can Help You Live Longer
There are many ways to improve your health, well-being, and chances of living longer. Typically, Americans will try to lose weight, exercise daily, and eat well. While all of those play an important role in your health and happiness, studies show people who have satisfying relationships with family, friends, and their community are happier, have fewer health problems, and live longer.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Clyde Peeling Dreamed of Having a Zoo, But Never Dreamed of Having Cancer
It began more than 17 years ago-Clyde thought he had pulled a muscle. It turned out to be non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Clyde recalls, "I noticed a lump in my groin. I didn't think it was serious, but when the biopsy came back the doctor told me, 'You have cancer."'Watch Now
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness
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Top Questions About Ankle Sprains Answered
Regardless of your age, ankle sprains are common. About 25,000 ankle sprains occur daily and more than 70 percent are recurring ankle sprains that never completely healed. The following questions and answers should guide you in recognizing an ankle sprain and knowing what to do.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics
