Make 2014 Healthy in More Ways Than One The New Year is a perfect time to rekindle your love affair with a happier, healthier you. While every other health site will suggest to you the best gyms and the lowest of the low-cal recipes, I like to give you something you can’t get Read More

Is Antibacterial Soap Safe for You? Is antibacterial hand soap and body wash really any more effective than plain soap and water in preventing illness and the spread of infection? Under rules proposed Monday by the Food and Drug Administration, manufacturers will be required Read More

A Time to Gauge Loved Ones’ Health As families gather during the holiday season, it’s important to pay special attention to the older members of the clan. Dr. Noel Ballentine, a doctor of internal medicine at Penn State Hershey Medical Center who specializes in geriatrics, says Read More

Dashing Through the Snow We’re all full of cookies, chips and egg nog, swearing we’ll get on the ball in January. Fear not, I’m not here to take away your peanut butter balls and sugar cookies. I’m not a monster. What I am suggesting is momentum. Don’t lose yours this holiday Read More

Add Shots to International Travel Plans People who travel within the United States are accustomed to things like packing and reservations. International travelers, however, have a longer pre-travel to-do list because they have to consider immunizations. “Often people aren’t Read More

Understanding the Obesity-Eye Connection Obesity is a growing problem across the world. However, while we know the most common negative effects it has on our health, many are unaware how it can affect our eye health. Shedding some pounds could be a good idea not just for your Read More