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Consider physical therapy before being sidelined by sports injury
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Both professional and amateur athletes often end up in physical therapy after an injury. Recently, the trend has been toward proactive PT. A physical therapist can help correct imbalances to prevent injury and improve athletic performance. For example, back pain is a common complaint among golfers, who blame the aggressive twisting movement of a…
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Exercise is preventative ‘medicine’ for osteoporosis
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When discussing women’s health, there are many important health topics to consider, such as breast and reproductive health, but some women’s health issues are less obvious than others. Bone health, for example, can often be overlooked until it’s too late. More common in women than in men, osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones…
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Alzheimer’s stigma might contribute to delayed diagnosis
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An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be scary — there’s currently no cure for the progressive disease that will eventually cause a person to lose his or her independence. But fearing a diagnosis isn’t a reason to delay seeing a doctor if you are showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Unfortunately, new research shows that the fear…
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South Hills Students Have Access to Technology in and out of the Classroom
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Increased technology in education has impacted both the way instructors teach in the classroom and the way students learn, and South Hills School of Business and Technology uses technology ranging from mobile computing devices to e-textbooks. Implementing technology in the classroom is about more th
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Native American artifacts are unique to regions
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By STEVE TIBBSApple Hill Antiques My family was originally from southern Illinois and my father began collecting Indian artifacts in the 1970s at the various construction sites at which he worked. My father has now handed down the majority of his collection to me — and I’ve added several pieces over the years. …
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South Hills students have access to technology in and out of the classroom
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Increased technology in education has impacted both the way instructors teach in the classroom and the way students learn, and South Hills School of Business and Technology uses technology ranging from mobile computing devices to e-textbooks. Implementing technology in the classroom is about more than just using digital devices in class — it’s about improving…
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Arts mean business in Centre County
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By George Trudeau and Erin Coe We are fortunate to have many strong and vibrant arts organizations in Centre County, both community-based and Penn State-affiliated. They provide countless opportunities for our community and visitors from outside the region to engage with the arts, elevating the quality of life for all while enriching social…
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Fathers Are Stepping Up
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Here is something for those craving positive news — fathers are stepping up in a big way. A 2015 Pew Research Center survey indicated that the percentage of fathers who felt that parenting was an extremely important part of their identity (57 percent) was equal to mothers (58 percent). This same s
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Fathers are stepping up
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BY JEFF STEINER Executive Director Dads’ Resource Center Here is something for those craving positive news — fathers are stepping up in a big way. A 2015 Pew Research Center survey indicated that the percentage of fathers who felt that parenting was an extremely important part of their identity (57 percent) was…
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Area Offers Numerous Summer Paddling Options
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The recent rainy weather we have been having reminds us of the large number of treasures we have for easy paddling in Centre County and surrounding areas. These sources can be described as either flat-water lakes or moving, easy whitewater opportunities.