Get Started
Get Started
570-558-0290

Category: Stress Management

Feb 3, 2025

Exercise, Be Happy, and Reduce Depression!

Part II of II Last week’s column was dedicated to Rosie Malloy as we discussed the importance of laughter for health and wellness. In this column, I will discuss one of the most understated benefits of exercise – mental health! Specifically, aerobic exercise (exercise that increases your heart rate for 30 minutes or more) such […]

Read More
Jan 27, 2025

Laugh and Walk Your Way to Health & Happiness! - Part I of II

This column is dedicated to the family and friends of Rosemay “Rosie” Malloy and her wonderful disposition and laughter. Losing Rosie this past fall has left a painful void for those among us who were fortunate to know her and call her friend. Moreover, Rosie was an inspiration and role model for all who were […]

Read More
Jan 3, 2025

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION:

GET A “RUNNER’S HIGH” ON LIFE! HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR 2025! 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 a very […]

Read More
Jun 6, 2024

JUNE IS MIGRAINE AND HEADACHE AWARENESS MONTH!

June is migraine and headache awareness month! According to the World Health Organization about half of the world’s adult population has had a headache at least once in the past year. Prolonged use of electronic devices has greatly contributed to this problem. For many people, these headaches are infrequent and do not often affect daily […]

Read More
Jun 2, 2024

Exercise & Fitness … More Than Just Physical!

We’ve all heard it before – encouragement to exercise to trim our waistline or to speed up our metabolism.  However, there may be more benefit to lacing up those sneakers than you’d think.  Recent studies have established a link between exercise and cognition, making physical activity even more important. The Benefits: Exercise has been shown […]

Read More
Aug 9, 2023

SUMMER IS PASSING BY BUT IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO TRY SOMETHING NEW!

STAY ACTIVE & HAVE FUN IN THE SUN! Can you believe that the 4th of July holiday was more than one month ago? Do not despair! There is still plenty of time to be outdoors in NEPA and experience so many activities such as: biking, hiking, running, walking, swimming, boating, golfing, and playing tennis to […]

Read More
Apr 20, 2020

Surviving worry during the Covid-19 crisis. Don't worry, be happy! Part 2 of 2

Most of us are going through a roller coaster of emotional states as this storm –called COVID-19 – continues to gain momentum, with global impact. Millions of people are experiencing major life changes. If this resonates with you, you are not alone. While there is no perfect solution, there may be some helpful things you can do to feel more in control of your day-to-day emotions and general well-being.

Read More
Jan 23, 2017

Worried Sick? Be happy in 2017 (Part 2 of 2)

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 […]

Read More
Jan 16, 2017

Worried Sick? Be Happy in 2017 (Part 1 of 2)

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 […]

Read More
Jun 16, 2014

Manage Stress: Part 2 of 2 on Stress and Heart Disease

Part 2 of 2 (Read Part 1 of this article if you missed it last week.) A bad marriage, an unhealthy relationship, a cruel boss, and a troubled economy are all potential causes of stress because they can produce feelings of anger and depression. There are physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral signs associated with stress: […]

Read More