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Apr 26, 2026

REDISCOVER YOUR INNER CHILD: HIT THE TRAILS

“The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.”  Robert Frost On March 30, 2026, NEPA lost one of its most dedicated conservationists, Dorrance Reynolds Belin…our version of John Muir, Theodore Roosevelt, and Rachel Carson. While Dorrance […]

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Apr 26, 2026

How to Begin Walking for Fitness

New study recommends a 15 minute walk after a meal reduces blood sugar! Spring has sprung in NEPA and summer is just around the corner... great news for outdoor enthusiasts! It is also good news for those who need walk for health reasons. However, for many who have not maintained an active lifestyle or have […]

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Apr 24, 2026

Backward Walking is Forward Thinking!

Have you ever noticed high level athletes warming up before a game or competition walking or running backwards? You may also see fitness enthusiasts in gyms emulating these athletes to improve their fitness or performance. I found the concept of backward walking (also called retro walking) interesting and decided to research the topic for more […]

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Apr 6, 2026

HAMSTRING INJURY

Spring sports and outdoor activities are here…tennis, pickleball, baseball, soccer, running, walking, hiking, golfing, etc. One of the most common injuries associated with physical activity, especially after a sedentary winter or change in temperature is a “pulled hamstring.” This painful injury is not only for the weekend warrior. Well-trained, healthy and fit professional athletes often […]

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Apr 6, 2026

What is All The Fuss About Sugar?

A health column about sugar for Easter??? Well, maybe this information will be more appropriate next week! For those trying to lose weight or “get in shape” for the “bathing suit season,” a better understanding of the role sugar plays in your diet and overall health may be valuable. You have probably noticed a lot […]

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Mar 23, 2026

Walk for Some MIND THERAPY

Walk Your Worries Away…and Stimulate Your Creative Brain! Spring is in the air. The temps are rising and the days are longer, so get outside and walk! Walking can change the world…from Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian independence movement to Martin Luther King, Jr., and the civil rights movement, walking and protest have been interrelated. […]

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Mar 23, 2026

SPRING CLEANING – A PAIN IN THE NECK!

(and back, shoulders, etc)... Germaphobes, cleaning zealots, neat freaks, and those with diagnosed or undiagnosed obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), this column is for you! If you would rather clean your bathroom floor than go for a walk on a beautiful sunny day, please read on.  If you use a toothbrush on tile grout on a regular […]

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Mar 15, 2026

DOES THE RAIN CAUSE YOU PAIN?

Spring, Summer, Winter or Fall…weather changes can cause joint pain! It is not just a cold weather problem… “Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it,” said Mark Twain. Just ask 93% of the arthritis sufferers who believe that the weather affects their pain level. History tells us that Benjamin Franklin, Leonardo […]

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Mar 9, 2026

Vaccination/Immunization – Trust the Science!

Guest Author: Gretchen Welby, PharmD, MHA Gretchen graduated from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, The University of Scranton, and received a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Temple University.    Gretchen has been teaching for over 25 years at Rutgers University, Keystone College, Lackawanna College, The University of Scranton, and Marywood University. She has earned […]

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Feb 27, 2026

Seasonal​ ​Affective​ ​Disorder

It’s that time of year…after a long winter of nights that come early and last too long there is LIGHT at the end of the tunnel! In the fall and winter, especially this far north, many people start to feel the gloom of their surroundings creep into their psyche and spring cannot arrive too soon...Is […]

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