Guest Columnist: Shreya Trivedi, 3rd Year Medical Student The Commonwealth Medical College ANNOUNCEMENT: Attention Health Care Professionals The Commonwealth Medical College will host a one day symposium on infectious diseases on Saturday, April 5, 2014 from 8 am to 12 noon. Location: TCMC 525 Pine Street, Scranton, PA For more information contact: JoAnn Babish, 570-207-3686 […]
When is the optimal time to eat with regard to exercise? Will eating before exercise cause cramping? Will it negatively affect performance? Will eating after exercise make me nauseous or tired? These questions enter the minds of almost every amateur or competitive athlete engaged in exercise or sports. Some people report upset stomach and cramping […]
How many times have you heard the phrase “My back is killing me?” Almost every American has had an episode of back pain or knows someone who has had significant back pain. Acute low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common health maladies in the United States and is the leading cause of […]
My grandmother, Rosina Scalese, lived to the wise old age of ninety- seven. I have inherited her coveted “pock a book” in which she always kept one dollar bills to give to any child kind enough to visit her. Now, I find myself hoping to inherit another prized possession from my grandmother… her longevity genes! […]
Guest Columnist: Sarah Bashaw, 3rd Year Medical Student The Commonwealth Medical College Recent headlines in The Times-Tribune reported with alarm that lung cancer rates in Northeastern Pennsylvania are on the rise, especially among women, while the incidence of the deadly disease is declining elsewhere in the country. In fact, according to the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, […]
Guest Columnist: Sarah Bashaw, 3rd Year Medical Student The Commonwealth Medical College Happy American Heart Month! It is no accident that Heart Month is celebrated in the same month as Valentine’s Day. However, this celebration of the heart is much deeper than chocolate and roses. To truly love someone, you must first love yourself and […]
Part 2 of 2 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 […]
SNOWSHOE: MAKE WINTER FUN AND WALK IN THE SNOW! Part 1 of 2 When I was a young boy growing up in NEPA, one of my favorite winter activities was walking 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 2013 Commonwealth Medical College Healthcare Journalism Award: Congratulations to Cara A. Lyle, as the recipient of the 2013 TCMC Healthcare Journalism Award by Dr. Paul Mackarey! The award recognizes Cara’s excellence and dedication as a medical student and healthcare journalist. Cara A. Lyle is a 4th year medical student and a member of the second […]
The 2013 Commonwealth Medical College Healthcare Journalism Award: Congratulations to Cara A. Lyle, as the recipient of the 2013 TCMC Healthcare Journalism Award by Dr. Paul Mackarey! The award recognizes Cara’s excellence and dedication as a medical student and healthcare journalist. Cara A. Lyle is a 4th year medical student and a member of the second […]
