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 […]
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 […]
Guest Columnist: Paul Mackarey, Jr. DPT According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the 2025/26 flu season has been exceptional. Normally, elderly adults have the largest number of flu related hospitalizations while young children are second. This year, however, baby boomers between 50 and 64 years of age are the second most […]
NEPA has had its share or snow this winter…and the recent storm added plenty of the pretty white stuff for work and play. Much has been written about the dangers of snow shoveling for your heart. However, while not fatal, low back pain is the most common injury sustained while shoveling snow. Heart attacks are […]
Part II of II Patients often tell me that they would like to exercise but hesitate due to their knee or hip pain. They want to know what they should avoid, how to prevent and what is recommended to prevent or limit the progression of arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is also known as degenerative arthritis. It […]
Part I of II Patients often tell me that they would like to exercise but hesitate due to their knee or hip pain. They want to know what they should avoid, how to prevent and what is recommended to prevent or limit the progression of arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is also known as degenerative arthritis. It […]
It is no surprise that the most common New Year Resolution is to be healthier…eat less, exercise more, etc. However, health is multidimensional! To be truly healthy, one must have a healthy mind, body and spirit! It is well documented and established that exercise and diet contribute to your physical health, and mentally, the brain […]
Happy Holidays Seniors! My gift to readers this holiday season is to offer some health tips for seniors. However, before I get accused of being a “Scrooge” about enjoying the food and drink associated with the season, please know that I was raised in an Italian kitchen. As such, it is fair to say that […]
Pediatricians and the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommend Parents Use Good Judgment The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) cited studies suggesting that heavy use of electronic media may interfere with children’s speech and language development replace important playtime with parents and lead to obesity. Studies also have found that more than 90 percent of U.S. […]
More than 65 million people, almost 30% of the population in the United States, are actively involved in providing 20 or more hours of care for a chronically ill, disabled, or aged family member or friend each week. As our population continues to age, this number is expected to grow rapidly. The role of a […]
