As summer comes into full swing, reports about “dry drowning” will become more commonplace. These reports will claim that so-called dry drowning occurs without water entering the lungs. However, the American Red Cross, World Health Organization (WHO) and other...
A backyard barbecue is a great way to spend time with your loved ones. Follow these four do’s and don’ts to ensure the food you serve is cooked safety and properly. Do: Take the temperatures of all meats Before you take a hamburger patty or chicken breast off the...
Nothing says summer quite like an outdoor barbecue with friends and family. Be sure to take the right precautions to keep this fun event safe. The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) reports that from 2011 to 2015 grills were involved in 9,600 home fires each year....
Hot dogs on the grill may scream summer—but consider changing up your outdoor cooking routine with these healthy options. Grilled cauliflower burgers or steaks. Carve a head into inch-thick slices, add a little olive oil, salt, and pepper—or spices of...
If you were 55 or 65 years old in 1920, you would have been considered “old” or “very old,” respectively. Today, with a longer life expectancy, the definition of “old” has changed. Many adults are now living beyond age 65. And, while old age is just a...
During 2014, an International Day for Yoga was declared unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly. All told, 177 nations co-sponsored the bill—the highest number of co-sponsors ever for a measure at the UN. That same year, the UN declared June 21 as the day...
Ever wonder which health and fitness trends actually work? Or which trends are useful for the everyday person? If so, “Fit This In” is for you. “Fit This In” is a new podcast in which four friends try the latest health trends—so you can get an honest take on what it’s...
It’s just a headache. How many times have you or someone you know said this? Some of us misunderstand and downplay the severity of migraines, thinking of them as a minor affliction preventing people from taking part in daily life. Dr. Dolores Dominguez...
As people age, changes occur all over the body, including in the brain. You might not always remember things as well as before, or you might misplace your glasses and keys more frequently. While this is typically simple forgetfulness, it’s good to know the signs of...
Learn how you can access naloxone to aid in an opioid overdose, and where you can receive training to administer it to someone in need. With the opioid epidemic happening across Pennsylvania and throughout the U.S., it’s more important than ever that emergency...