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Category: Wellness

Mar 10, 2025

STAND UP! BE HEALTHY!

Standing while studying, working, reading … good for children and adults to learn, work and be healthier! I think we would all agree, technology is a wonderful thing. However, like all good things, it comes at a price. Students and workers alike are suffering from the many physical effects of sitting for too many hours. […]

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Mar 2, 2025

MARCH IS COLON CANCER AWARENESS MONTH!

Exercise is Important in Prevention! In 2000, President Bill Clinton dedicated March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The purpose of this designation is to increase public awareness of the facts about colon cancer – a cancer that is preventable, treatable and has a high survival rate. Regular screening tests, expert medical care and a […]

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Feb 12, 2025

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

Many Health Benefits of Love and Valentine's! This year, Valentine’s Day is Valentine’s Weekend! And, while you may wonder what that has to do with health and wellness, you might be surprised to learn that love can be good for your health! Studies show that it is in our DNA to seek out good relationships […]

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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 […]

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Jan 20, 2025

WALK OR RUN SAFELY THIS WINTER

Part II of II Last week, this column discussed the many benefits of snowshoeing as an option for those in NEPA to get outdoors and enjoy the winter. Today’s column will present another option for outdoor exercise when the weather is inclement…winter walking or running. We live in such a beautiful environment. Each season brings […]

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Jan 15, 2025

SNOWSHOE: MAKE WINTER FUN AND WALK IN THE SNOW!

Part I of II When I was a young boy growing up in NEPA, one of my favorite winter things was to walk in the freshly fallen snow. I loved the feel of fresh crisp air through my lungs, the mesmerizing sparkle of snow falling in the moonlight, the peaceful sound of silence as pedestrian […]

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Jan 6, 2025

RESOLVE TO STICK WITH THE PROGRAM IN 2025!

Weeks into the New Year…Are You Holding on to Your Resolutions?! I am sure that many of you feel as I do…it is hard to believe that I am living in the year 2025! Moreover, I hope you share my sentiments that each year, despite the trials and challenges of each month, week, day, and […]

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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 […]

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Nov 25, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving! Be Grateful…it’s good for your health!

The “first Thanksgiving” was in 1621 between the Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony and the Wampanoag tribe in present day Massachusetts to celebrate the harvest and other blessings of the previous year. In 1789, President George Washington, at the request of Congress, proclaimed Thursday, November 26, as a day of national thanksgiving. In 1863, Abraham Lincoln […]

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Nov 12, 2024

How To Start Exercise After Surgery

Recently, two patients asked me when I thought it would be safe for them to return to their exercise programs after abdominal surgery. She stated that she was not sure how to properly and safely implement or return to her program. This column will attempt to ensure a safe return to activity and exercise following […]

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