Community News
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UNITED ZION 104-YEAR-OLD RESIDENT SHARES HIS SECRET TO A HAPPY LIFE
With the holidays approaching and the promise of a brand new year, United Zion resident Glen Morgan has brought in the New Year approximately 104 times.
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Lancaster EMS, Schreiber Pediatric Launch A New Partnership
The Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development is a nonprofit organization serving central Pa that offers various resources for both children and young adults.
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From Patient to Practitioner, a Manheim Resident Finds Her Purpose and Passion
Meet Dr. Amrita Bhan who started her journey as a patient at the Albright & Thiry Orthodontics only to return to the practice years later as a practitioner.
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Which Common Foods Dramatically Improve Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Nutrition provides Relief
Chronic fatigue syndrome is characterized by extreme fatigue that does not let up with rest and can cause memory loss, chronic fatigue, and disrupted sleep.
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“So That Others May Live” – Middle Creek Search & Rescue
On November 22nd, 1984 a search and rescue team set out to find a young girl who had gone missing. At the time volunteers participating in the search were untrained. After discovering that the missing girl had passed away, two members of the group decided they wanted to create a team of trained volunteers within…
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Local Lancaster Athletic Club offers Different types of Yoga Classes to Enhance Health, Wellness, and Personal Fitness
Health is Wealth and keeping yourself free of stress, staying focused on your fitness goals, and learning to stay calm and centered under pressure are just one part of finding balance. Finding a favorite type of yoga and experiencing multiple classes is not only fun but is crucial to your success. Specific practices like yoga…
Health and Wellness News
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Updated CDC Checklist Helps Parents Track Important Developmental Milestones
A child’s firsts are always special, whether it’s their first laugh, their first step, or their first word. But when a child fails to reach some milestones, they need intervention right away. That’s why in February the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its list of developmental milestones, the tool parents and pediatricians…
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Eye Symptoms You Should Never Ignore and 6 reasons to pay attention
Age increases your chances of developing serious eye issues such as retinal detachment, age-related macular degeneration, and glaucoma – all conditions that could put your eyesight at risk. Catching and treating some problems early can prevent vision loss. That’s why it’s important to have an eye exam at least once a year and to see…
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Yogurt recalls prompt Conscientious Consumers to Re-evaluate Food Choices
Eat Real Food LLC is recalling several flavors of yogurt because they may contain pieces of glass. This is according to the company’s recall notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration. Please check out our FDA feed and the link at the bottom of this page to identify the recalled yogurt. It was distributed…
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Diabetes is on the Rise as Summer Months Increase Sugar Cravings, with Over One Million New Cases Diagnosed Annually
Having Diabetes is no picnic, and for anyone whose constantly monitoring their blood sugar, you will need to be extra mindful during these warmer summer months. Eating excessive sugary snacks, ice cream, cold sodas, or even sampling an excess of harmless fruit or fruit juice, can send a diabetic spiraling. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic…
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Roe V Wade Decision Results in Some Pharmacies Limiting Purchases of Emergency Contraceptives
National pharmacy chains CVS and Rite Aid are limiting the number of emergency contraceptive ‘morning-after’ pills customers may purchase after the Supreme Court ruling to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision (1973), which was a landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in which the Court ruled that the Constitution of the United States protects…
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Top Ten Most Common Reasons for Urgent Care
Respiratory Illness Respiratory illnesses include symptoms of coughing, sneezing, runny noses, or congestion. These symptoms bring many people to urgent care centers every year. Respiratory illnesses tend to ebb and flow with the seasons, sticking around all year. The most common respiratory illnesses are: Common cold Did you know the word “common” is part of…