According to Dr. John Messmer, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center family medicine, hand washing is the best way to prevent sharing germs, but hand sanitizers can be beneficial and practical, especially if you do not have easy access to soap and water. (Photo: Chris Koleno)

Clean Hands

Alcohol-Based Sanitizers Win the Germ War Whether you are a parent, work with children or encounter many people during your day, hand sanitizers are most likely part of your cold prevention arsenal. According to Dr. John Messmer, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center family
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V-Day Alternatives

Tips for a Stressless Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day tends to be a stressful time for everyone, whether they are in a relationship or not; those who are attached suffer from the pressure of gift-giving and romantic sentiment, while singletons can be made to feel like
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Monitoring your own blood pressure at home is easy to do, as long as you keep a few basics in mind. (Photo: NPR)

Healthy You

The ‘Right Way’ to Take Blood Pressure For millions of Americans, checking blood pressure is not something reserved for an annual medical visit. Because one in three American adults suffers from high blood pressure, regular and accurate blood pressure checks are
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