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  • A black man drinks a bottle of water after a race. (Photo: runffwpu/Pexels)

    Drinking Water

    Growing research has found that bottled water has its own challenges — and regular tap water may be better in most situations.Read More
    23 Jan 2025
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    Banned

    On Jan. 15, 2025, the FDA announced the ban of Red No. 3, an artificial dye additive used to give thousands of food products a vibrant red color.Read More
    16 Jan 2025
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  • Weight Loss & GLP-1s

    You have likely heard about GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy for managing diabetes and obesity. But what are GLP-1 medications, and how do they work? Read More
    09 Jan 2025
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  • Black girl decorating a Christmas tree. (Photo: UPMC)

    Holiday Safety Tips

    From family get-togethers to shopping, the holidays can keep you busy. But wintry weather, holiday parties and festive decorations can pose a risk for children.Read More
    19 Dec 2024
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  • Woman with shingles on the skin she feels very painful. (Photo: Getty Images)

    Shingles

    Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox. It lies dormant in the nervous system then reemerges as painful rashes.Read More
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Carbonated water will hydrate just as well as still water. (Photo: Manufacturers)

Drink Up

25 Jul 2018
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, calcium, carbonation, carbonic acid, citric acid, electrolyte, exercise, FDA, flarorings, hydration, La Croix, magnesium, manganese, Mark Zeidel, pH, seltzer, soda, Sodium, sparkling water, sugar
Does Sparkling Water Hydrate You? The fruity, unique flavors and bright packaging of many seltzer and sparkling water brands like the currently popular La Croix have taken supermarkets by storm — and many people say these bubbly beverages get them to drink more water every day.
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Kombucha is a naturally fermented tea that can help restory your microbiome -- helpful bacteria in your digestive tract. (Photo: Penn State)

Drink Up

18 Jul 2018
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animal-based fats, antibiotics, antioxidants, B vitamins, B12, bacteria, Barbara Cole, beneficial bacteria, carbonated, digestion, digestive tract, ferment, fermentation, fermented tea, fiber, health, immunity, kefir, kombucha, microbiome, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, organic acids, Penn State Health, Penn State Health Mecical Group, probiotic, processed food, ribolflavin, scoby, sugarm, thiamin, trace minterals, vinegar, yearsts, yeast
Kombucha: Restore Microbiome Naturally Kombucha is the “in” health drink lately, available from local producers, in stores, online and many people even make their own version of the fermented tea. Kombucha (pronounced kom-BOO-cha) can help restore the body’s natural microbiome
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Bendy Brunch participants practice yoga among art at the old Wonder Bread Factory. (Photo: Mark Heckathorn/DC on Heels)

Just Say “Om”

11 Jul 2018
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#balance, American Osteopathic Association, anxiety, arthritis, back pain, Barbara Cole, blood sugar, breathing, cardiovascular, core muscles, diabetes, exercise, flexibility, gym, health condition, high blood pressure, high impact, intimidating, Jayson Loeffert, low impact, meditation, mental health, metabolism, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, mind-body connedtion, muscles, neuropathy, Penn State Health, Penn State Health Medical Group, Pilates, posture, range of motion, run, sleep, strength, stress, yoga
How Yoga and Pilates Benefits Beginners The idea of going for a run or joining a gym can be intimidating for people who don’t exercise. When you have a health condition that prevents you from engaging in many types of high-impact exercise, it can also be tough to know where to
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Nearly one-thrid of all fireworks injuries are caused by sparklers. (Photo: skynesher/Getty Images)

Fireworks Safety

04 Jul 2018
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Celebrate Safely This Independence Day From Memorial Day through Labor Day, summer celebrations offer plenty of excuses to light up the night sky. From fireworks at wedding receptions and Independence Day celebrations to graduation bonfires and simple sparklers at weekend
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A new study found that even mild sleep issues could cause high blood pressure in women. (Photo: Getty Images)

Get Your Zzzzzs

27 Jun 2018
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blood pressure, Brooke Aggarwal, cardiovascular health, Cheryl tierney, children, circadian rhythm, Columbia University, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, compromise, difficulty paying attention, headaches, insomnia, internal clock, irritabilit, Journal of the American Heart Association, kids, lack of sleep, longer days, nap, outdoor activities, Penn State children's Hospital, Penn State Health, poor-quality sleep, school, sleep deprivation, sleep problems, summer, trouble falling alseep
Lack of Sleep Can Raise Blood Pressure, Cause Other Problems in Adults and Kids It is well known that chronic sleep deprivation can affect cardiovascular health. But according to a new study from Columbia University Irving Medical Center, even mild sleep problems, such as having
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If you are going to a concert this summer, stand as far away from the speakers as possible to prevent hearling loss. (Photo: Getty Images)

Say What?

20 Jun 2018
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concerts, decibels, earplugs, fireworks, hair cells, hearing damage, hearing loss, Huseyin Isildak, infection, inner ear, lakes, lawnmowers, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, music, noise exposure, outdoor activities, Penn State Health, pools, ringing in ears, summer, swim, water
Prevent Hearing Damage This Summer For many, summer means the sweet sounds of live concerts, fireworks, lawnmowers and splashing water. To optimize the fun summer sounds, here are some preventative measures to protect your hearing during these outdoor activities. Concerts Dr.
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