Community News
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Everlasting Wellness Counseling Has Multiple Locations Throughout PA
Mental Health counseling is one of the fastest growing health and wellness needs in our community. Therapy is considered a necessity among all age groups for a variety of reasons and helps with emotional issues. From Grief and Bereavement therapy to Trauma, Anxiety and Depression— there is no shortage of help available to the community…
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Medical Equipment Supplier for Home & Care Facilities Recognized for Quality Service
Many Lancaster residents are in search of a reliable medical equipment supplier for their home or care facility. ProCare Medical has been a trusted name in the healthcare industry since 2012. As a leading medical equipment supplier of lift, transfer, and bathing equipment in the mid-Atlantic region, they bring innovative solutions to safeguard both caregivers…
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Save The Date! The First Annual Poconos Sober St. Patrick’s Day® is the Go-To Event on March 24th, 2024
Looking for a really fun event that the whole family can participate in to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? You won’t want to miss this one. The Metzgar Family of Sciota, Pennsylvania has partnered with the Sober St. Patrick’s Day® Foundation, Inc. from New York City to bring the first ever Sober St. Patrick’s Day® celebration…
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5 Reasons You Should Sign Up For Yoga At Universal Athletic Club In Lancaster
Yoga is one of the most popular practices for stress reduction and Yoga increases flexibility and helps with sports injury prevention. It is a total body activity—strengthening core, back, arms, shoulders, and legs, just to name a few. While researching the benefits of Yoga and the best places in Lancaster to embrace your Yoga journey,…
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WellSpan Health recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women
For the second year in a row, WellSpan Health’s efforts to create a welcoming workplace have been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in its 2024 list. WellSpan is one of a small number of Pennsylvania businesses featured on the list to receive a full 5-star rating, the highest level…
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Pa. counties say more funds for mental health services needed in state budget
“Governor Shapiro recognizes that mental health is just as important as physical health. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled a $48 billion state budget plan that would increase funds for mass transit, public schools, and make investments in economic development. But officials from local counties say the first term Democrat’s proposal fell short on one of…
Health and Wellness News
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Study Shows How Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Could Help Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Low dose aspirin is recommended for some people who have had major cardiac events. A recent study looked at whether taking low dose aspirin reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes for older adults. The researchers found that adults over 65 who took a daily low dose aspirin had a 15% lower risk of type…
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Half of people worldwide at risk of developing mental health conditions by age 75, per new study
A new study of over 156,000 people showed that half of the people worldwide can expect to experience some form of a mental health disorder by the age of 75.
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ALS also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease is much more common than you think.
ALS is a progressive degenerative condition that causes irreversible damage to the brain and spinal cord. About 5,000 people are diagnosed with the disease yearly.
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Stats Show Diabetes Is a Big Concern In Lancaster PA
Increased cases of diabetes in Pennsylvania have heightened the risk for retinopathy. Close observation of blood sugar and A1c levels is imperative for prevention.
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Eating too much ‘free sugar’ has 45 negative health effects, study finds
There are at least 45 good reasons to cut back on added sugar, according to a new study. Copious research has shown the negative effects of excessive sugar intake on health, which has informed recommendations to limit consumption of “free” or added sugar to less than 10% of a person’s daily caloric intake. Still, researchers…
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Hunger vs. thirst: tips to tell the difference
How often have you heard your stomach growl, felt a little light-headed or had an oncoming headache and immediately reached for a snack? You might be surprised to find that what can feel like a hunger pang is actually thirst. These two sensations ride a fine line, and being able to tell the difference can…
News with Views
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New study suggests we might be drinking too much water.
A new study revealed that the amount of water that one needs to consume varies widely from person to person. A recommendation to drink eight glasses of water a day is one of the most recognized dietary recommendations and it even appears on the recommendations of government websites. However, a new and stringent study on water…
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Causes, Risk Factors, And Complications Of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
The psychological name for self-centered behavior and those who show little care for others around them is narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). This condition involves a person with an inflated sense of self-importance. Individuals with this disorder may lack the ability to empathize with others and may take advantage of others to reach their own goals.…
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The Flu Shot: What You Need to Know
Many medical professionals think you need a flu shot to avoid getting sick or developing complications if you do become infected. What’s the outlook for the 2022-2023 flu season? No one knows for sure, but public health experts in the United States are concerned that we may be in for a tough time — and…
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Redefining Hospital Food with a Focus on Healthy, Local Ingredients at Lancaster General Hospital
The term “hospital food” isn’t generally seen as a compliment. But Penn Medicine is changing that perception, elevating the food experience from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania’s Pavilion in Philadelphia — featuring celebrity chef Tom Colicchio’s Root & Sprig and local coffee guru Thane Wright’s Bower Cafe — to the new Central Table…
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Lancaster County To Be Awarded Funding for Project Spark: Training- to-Career Program
Governor Tom Wolf announced new funding for Project SPARK, through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Program (MTTC), to help recruit and train 150 individuals to help replenish the skilled workforce in Lancaster County. “Providing a strong pipeline of talent to the manufacturing industry is vital for its continued success in Pennsylvania,” said Gov. Wolf. “The commonwealth…
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Medical myths In the News: All about Diabetes
Globally, diabetes is becoming increasingly prevalent, as are the myths and misconceptions that surround it. Here, we discuss 11 of these repeated untruths. Currently, around 1 in 10 people in the United States have diabetes. Globally, more than 422 million people are living with the disease. Although diabetes is a familiar word, symptoms vary, and…
Press Releases
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Attention Car and Motorcycle Cruise Enthusiasts!
Join United Zion Retirement Community for their 2022 Annual Car and Motorcycle Cruise on Tuesday, August 9th from 6 pm – dark at Lancaster Evangelical Free Church (LEFC) on 419 Pierson Rd, Lititz, PA 17543. With over 200 show vehicles, food trucks, and hundreds of spectators, this event is sure to thrill any car enthusiast.…
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Local Entrepreneur Awarded a PATENT for Woman’s Health Product!
Local Entrepreneur awarded a PATENT for Women’s Health Product! Dawn Cutillo, of the Susquehanna Valley area, has been in the health field for over 33 years. She has dedicated her time to helping women lead a higher quality of life through her methodology called “natural hormone balancing”. Cutillo claims bringing sex and stress hormones back…