Community News
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Lancaster Based ‘Ellie Mental Health’ Provides Self-Care Advice and Tips to Reduce Stress during the Holidays
Ease into the festive season with stress-reduction insights from Ellie Mental Health experts based in Lancaster, PA. Our blog provides practical advice on maintaining mindfulness, self-care, and harmonious family interactions during the holidays.
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Ten Nutrition Mistakes That Could Be Taking Years Off YourLife: Here’s What To Do Instead
Want to live longer? Dr. Brett Osborn, neurologist and longevity expert, says avoid these blunders at all costs Nutrition tips that make great sense and are delicious, too Health expert Susan Jones reveals how small changes in your diet can make a big difference in your life If food is medicine, many Americans are in…
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Nurses Hope New Pa. Licensing Program Changes Will Help With Staffing Shortages
Amid ongoing nursing shortages, RNs and LPNs from other states will find it easier to begin working in Pennsylvania, as the state takes its first steps toward joining the Nurse Licensure Compact. The interstate agreement allows nurses to more easily take their licenses with them across state lines. The first stage of adopting the compact…
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Lancaster General Health Holds August Community Blood Drives
The Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Blood Donor Center is holding several blood drives throughout the month of August, encouraging people to donate.
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WellSpan Health named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023
The Newsweek ranking is based on performance in the empowerment of women, veteran promotions, entry-level employee development, and support for LGBTQ employees.
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Lancaster Entrepreneurs Launch Unique Beauty Product Celebrating Women
Salon Rouge, a Lancaster-based beauty salon has announced the launch of their new skin care product, ‘Unicorn Oil.” The product is a blend of 9 essential oils.
Health and Wellness News
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Is it possible to join the military with diabetes?
A person living with diabetes may be interested in joining the United States Armed Forces. However, the U.S. military currently considers diabetes to be a disqualifying health condition. Diabetes describes a group of endocrine and metabolic disorders that impair the body’s ability to process blood sugar. The three most common types of diabetes are type…
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American Heart Association Shows Increase Risk of Fatal Heart Attacks and Strokes from Isolation and Loneliness
Loneliness and social isolation are common, and both are independent risk factors for cardiovascular and brain health problems, according to the American Heart Association. Can loneliness can lead to cardiovascular issues The AHA scientific statement examined research published through July 2021 to assess the connections between social isolation, loneliness, and health. People who are socially…
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency- Symptoms Worth Tracking from Recent Case Study
What would happen if the level of vitamin B12 in an individual’s body drops? Consider the following case. A publication in the New England Journal of Medicine reviews the case of a sixty-two-year-old man who was taken to the Massachusetts General Hospital with weight loss, paresthesias, jaundice, and anemia. According to the report, the patient…
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How to Tell the Difference Between Good and Bad Carbohydrates?
Everyone needs to eat carbohydrates, but that doesn’t mean you should fuel up with cookies, candy, and potato chips. Learn about the best foods to reach for — and the ones to skip. Cake and beans are both sources of carbs, but they are far from equal in quality. Carbohydrates are an essential part of…
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Watching Out For Signs of Depression – Different Triggers Are Key For Effective Treatment
People with depression experience distinct periods — lasting at least 2 weeks of sadness, low energy, and loss of interest in things that they once enjoyed. People sometimes refer to these periods as depressive episodes. The experience of depression can vary significantly among individuals. For example, it may cause some people to oversleep and others…
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Watch for Stress Effects on the Body: Systems and Symptoms
How stress affects the body will differ from person to person. Some people may experience only psychological effects from feeling stressed, while others may also experience physical symptoms, such as headaches and heartburn. Some individuals may also be more sensitive to the effects of stress on the body and be more susceptible to complications. Learning…
News with Views
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Health Care Startups Turn to ‘Coaches’ to Help Patients Cope and Monitor Treatment
In 2011, Sean Duffy and Adrian James were sitting in San Francisco’s Dolores Park debating what to call some workers at the company they founded, Omada Health. Their company provided virtual treatment for chronic conditions. The company addresses the conditions through a team of employees — some traditional clinicians and others meant to give encouragement…
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Rising Inflation Rates Squeezing Eye Care Industry
A Consumer Price Index nearing 9% is forcing business owners into tough decisions. It is nearly impossible for anyone to escape unscathed – Just look at the effects of the rising inflation rates around the globe. We all are dealing with varying degrees of sticker shock at the gas pump, at the grocery store, and…
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Health and Wellness Market Size to Grow by 1.39 Trillion, Increasing Emphasis on the Promotion of Health and Wellness
According to the research report “Health and Wellness Market Growth, Size, Trends, Analysis Report by Type, Application, Region and Segment Forecast”, the market will witness a YOY growth of 6.16% at a CAGR of 6.29% during the forecast period. The report is segmented by product (beauty and personal care products, health and wellness food, wellness…
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Boosting SNAP Participation Among Older Adults to Reduce Food Insecurity
In 2020, nearly 9.5 million adults ages 50 and older were food-insecure. Five million of them were 60 or older. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the nation’s largest anti-hunger program and provides financial assistance to many low-income and food-insecure individuals and families to help buy the food they need. Yet eligible older adults…
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Minimum Wage Act Regulations Go Into Effect on August 5th, Affecting Tipped-Workers
The income of tipped workers has been a topic of interest since the beginning of this year. With regulation changes coming to these employees, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry wanted to ensure that both employers and workers understand these changes. In an official release, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary,…
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Emotional Patterns a Factor in Children’s Food Choices
The emotional context in which eating occurs has been thought to influence eating patterns and diet, with studies finding negative emotions predict excessive calorie intake and poor diet quality. A research article featured in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior discusses how children’s unhealthy food choices, especially over weekends, are related to emotion. “Children…