Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Strength Key to Functioning Independently Although people of any age can benefit from regular strength training, it becomes especially important for those in middle age and beyond, as muscle fiber begins to break down at a rate of about one pound per year. “When you lose enough Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More