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The holidays, when you are with elderly relatives you don't often see, is a good time to look for changes in their health. (Photo: Huffington Post)

Home for the Holidays

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
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Domestic Violence Awareness

Know the Signs of Domestic Abuse One in five women will experience some degree of partner violence in her lifetime. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an opportunity to share the signs of an abusive relationship so that you, friends or family do not become part of the
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Being too connected to electronic devices can be detrimental to sleep. (Photo: Penn State)

Want Some Sleep?

Charge Up by Shutting Down Bedtime hasn’t been this difficult since you were a toddler — throwing your tired self on the floor in a tantrum, insisting you weren’t ready for the day to end. With a smartphone in your pocket, an electronic tablet in your bag, and laptops and
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