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STATE COLLEGE — Juniper Village at Brookline is now offering SilverSneakers fitness classes led by certified instructors, providing residents and older adults in the State College community with access to a nationally recognized fitness program designed to support healthy aging. “Partnering with Silver Sneakers allows Juniper to deliver trusted and proven fitness programming that supports…

 It’s that time of year again when people are stocking up on cough syrup, tissues and orange juice — otherwise known as “flu season.” While seasonal influenza (flu) viruses are detected year-round in the United States, flu viruses are most common during the fall and winter months. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health has announced collaboration with Bellefonte, Bald Eagle, Penns Valley and State College school districts to provide certified athletic trainers for their district sports programs. This collaboration ensures that student athletes receive high-quality, professional care to support their health and well-being both on and off the field. Mount Nittany Health’s athletic…

Smoking isn’t cool anymore! According to Gallup polling, in the mid-1950s, approximately 45% of the adult population in the U.S. smoked. Today, adult smoking rates in the U.S. have plummeted to approximately 11%. Why? A combination of factors have contributed to this decrease including the increased expense, stricter smoke-free policies and anti-smoking campaigns. In addition,…

STATE COLLEGE — Changes to the eyelids can occur due to aging, genetics or medical conditions, leading to issues like drooping skin, puffiness or obstructed vision. These concerns can affect not only how a person looks but also how their eyes perform daily functions. Whether the goal is to restore a more youthful appearance or…

December is the month when many people are thinking about gifts they want to give for Christmas or Hanukah. December also is Give the Gift of Sight Month, a national observance that raises awareness about eye health and encourages people to protect their vision. “Annual eye exams can help prevent vision loss by providing for…

Brandpoint Opioid overdose deaths among people 65 and older have surged by 9,000% in less than a decade. Most children fast longer than needed before surgery. And women who have C-sections may have pain that disrupts sleep for months. These were among the findings – aimed at exploring trends that could improve care for patients…

By Kavita Goyal, MD Mount Nittany Health Looking at the back of packaged foods can be confusing. The nutrition facts and ingredients may seem like a foreign language and be hard to understand. “The truth is that the nutrition facts label provides essential information to help you know what you’re eating,” says Kavita Goyal, MD, a primary…

With a new year right around the corner, some people have an annual physical on their radar. Even if you are not thinking about your physical, the holidays are a time when people are getting together and spreading germs as well as good cheer. Regardless of the reason for seeing a provider, there’s a great…

DUBOIS — Penn Highlands DuBois is one of the first hospitals in the region to offer qualified patients receiving chemotherapy the complimentary use of Cooler Caps that help to minimize hair loss. The Cooler Caps use scalp cooling therapy to reduce blood flow to hair follicles which can help prevent or reduce hair loss during…