Yoga for Healthy Mind, Body, and Spirit! Part 1 of 2 Guest Columnist: Catherine Udomsak, DPT It is hard to believe that yoga, which is now a cultural mainstay, was once considered a foreign practice. An ancient discipline that totes numerous health benefits, yoga is meant to cultivate inner peace, enlightenment, and a strong relaxed […]
Worried Sick? Be Happy in 2017! Part 2 of 2 Special Feature “ Health & Exercise Forum” with Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (formerly The Commonwealth Medical College) – The 3rd Monday of every month! Guest Columnist: Kathryn Schmidt Personal Bio: Kathryn majored in psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and completed a post-baccalaureate pre-medical and […]
Worried Sick? Don’t Worry, be Be Happy in 2017! Part 1 of 2 Special Feature “ Health & Exercise Forum” with Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (formerly The Commonwealth Medical College) – The 3rd Monday of every month! Guest Columnist: Kathryn Schmidt Personal Bio: Kathryn majored in psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and completed a […]
There are many reasons we exercise. Some people exercise to prevent illness such as cardiovascular disease or osteoporosis. Others exercise for mental health and as a stress release; others do it to improve strength, flexibility, and endurance to prepare for a sport. However, the number one reason people exercise is TO LOSE WEIGHT! When it comes […]
HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR 2017! NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: GET A “RUNNER’S HIGH” ON LIFE! The number one New Year’s Resolution in the United States is to lose weight. A close second is to gain control over one’s life. One of the best ways to lose weight is thought diet and exercise. It can also be […]
Healthy Holiday Gift Idea…a Book! Part 2 of 2 A recent study in the journal, Social Science & Medicine, found that reading books is linked to living longer! So, give a healthy holiday gift…a book! (See Part 1) While it does not appear obvious at first glance, the Lackawanna County Library System’s Library Lecture Series […]
Authors: Steven Scheinman, MD & Kelly Scheinman Dr. Scheinman is the president and dean of The Commonwealth Medical College with campuses in Scranton, Sayre, Williamsport and Wilkes-Barre. Kelly Scheinman is a health care consultant and former hospital administrator. She serves on the boards of United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties and St. Joseph’s Center. […]
EXERCISE FOR THOSE WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE - Part 1 of 2 Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic, degenerative disease that leads to slowness of movement, balance disorders, tremors, and difficulty walking. PD results from the loss of dopamine-producing nerve cells in the brain. Dopamine is critical to stimulate the nerves of the muscular system in […]
Guest Columnist: Dr. Gretchen Welby, MHA, PharmD Dr. Welby received undergraduate degrees from Keystone College and Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. She received a Master's Degree in Health Administration from the University of Scranton and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Temple University. She currently teaches in the Biology department at the University of […]
Guest Columnist: Kristina Borham, MD1, TCMC Kristina is from Oxford, Pennsylvania, located in Chester County in the southeastern part of the state. She attended West Chester University of Pennsylvania and graduated with a degree in Cell and Molecular Biology in 2015. Kristina is currently a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force through the […]
