Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 NFL season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli (blood clots in both lungs). Unfortunately, despite being a professional athlete in exceptional health, Jalen Hurts was a victim of a “perfect storm.” In week four of the […]
Part II of II Wednesday, November 11, 2026 is Veteran’s Day. In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in World War I. This date became a federal holiday in the […]
Part I of II Wednesday, November 11, 2026 is Veteran’s Day. In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in World War I. This date became a federal holiday in the […]
It has been challenging and disappointing to be an Eagles fan so far this season! Losing two star players to hamstring injuries has not helped! Both Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith have been sidelined with hamstring injuries for weeks. One of the most common injuries associated with physical activity, especially after a sedentary winter or […]
It seems like every time you scroll through social media wellness or fitness posts, there is a new “fad “or “craze” promising to enhance fitness and weight loss. Weighted vests seem to be the new favorite of social media influencers and fitness fanatics. A weighted vest is a form-fitting garment loaded with extra weight. The […]
Congratulations to more than 1,000 courageous runners who finished the 29th Annual Steamtown Marathon today. Most, if not all of you, will wake up tomorrow morning with a little less jump in your step than you had yesterday as your body begins it's recovery. As active people by nature, many of you will resist the […]
Provisional Bag/First Aide Kit It is one week away from the 29th Steamtown Marathon. This column is dedicated to all the runners preparing for the big day. One small piece of advice; start slowly, avoid the first mile adrenaline sprint downhill, and enjoy the journey! Remember, only one Olympic marathon winner (Juan Zabala, Argentina, 1932) […]
Weight Training and Aerobic Exercise for GLP-1 Users The popularity of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications, such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) for weight loss, have increased exponentially over the past few years. Many medical experts predict that it is only the beginning. Medicare recently announced that it will begin a pilot program for those who […]
Part 1 of 2 The popularity of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications, such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) for weight loss, have increased exponentially over the past few years. Many medical experts predict that it is only the beginning. Medicare recently announced that it will begin a pilot program for those who qualify for GLP-1. If […]
PART III OF III This is the third of three columns dedicated to healthcare for college students. Please find these “10 Tips to Keep Yourself Healthy in College” helpful. However, no discussion regarding the health and wellness of college students would be complete and thorough without addressing what health care and university experts consider the […]
