New Research It is a well established fact in the medical literature that the benefits of a healthy diet, regular exercise and physical activity are numerous, from reducing blood pressure to lowering the risk of falls. (SEE BOX A Below) However, a study recently published in journal Neurology, reported that a healthy diet along with […]
We are two weeks into the New Year and many of you are working hard to hold onto the number one resolution…to lose weight! Today, this column will offer some sage and practical advice on satisfying hunger with healthy snacks. You have probably noticed a lot of attention being paid to sugar lately. In fact, […]
Especially in light of a recent spike (nine in one week) in overdose deaths in Lackawanna County Guest Columnist: Dr. Gretchen Welby, PharmD, MHA 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 […]
Holiday Spirit Requires a Healthy Mind, Body, Spirit! Happy Holidays! It is at this time of year that we celebrate life with great hope and faith. People of many faiths take time to reflect, respect, and resolve. Christians celebrate Christmas, the miraculous birth of Christ, the Son of God, and the Messiah. Jews celebrate Chanukah, […]
Every December, as we finish the last of the leftover turkey, patients begin to talk about the holiday season and gift shopping. This conversation invariably leads to suggestions for gift ideas related to health, exercise and fitness. The suggestions below offer a wide variety of fitness related gifts, some expensive and frivolous and others reasonably […]
Last Monday, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) received overwhelming national attention in the media regarding a recent report about electronic devices and child development. National Public Radio and Time Magazine were among the many media outlets reporting on the AAP document which cited studies suggesting that heavy use of electronic media may interfere with […]
PREVENTION OF SKI INJURIES! Pre-Thanksgiving Snowfall Gets Skiers Pumped up!!! Winter arrived early this November and, like many in NEPA, I love winter in great part due to my love for downhill and cross-country skiing. However, with age and wisdom, I have become much more aware of the need for safety through the use of […]
Today is an unofficial holiday in the state of Pennsylvania…the first day of firearms deer season! Approximately, 750,000 hunters from age 12 to seniors will hike through the woods in search of a whitetail. While I am not a hunter, I am an avid outdoors person with great passion for mountain biking, kayaking, whitewater rafting, […]
ADVANCED CARE PLANNING FOR NATIONAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE MONTH Special Feature Health & Exercise Forum with Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine the 3rd Monday of every month! Glen Digwood, DO, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Dr. Digwood was born and raised in Taylor, PA., attended Riverside High School, Ursinus College […]
Alexa Rzucidlo, SPT3 is a third year doctor of physical therapy student at Temple University (2019) and intern at Mackarey Physical Therapy. She grew up locally in Factoryville, PA. She graduated from Lackawanna Trail High School and Temple University for her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology. Alexa plans to continue her clinical experience at Grand Junction […]
