Health & Wellness

UNIVERSITY PARK — The reason why some people find it so hard to resist finishing an entire bag of chips or bowl of candy may lie with how their brains respond to food rewards, leaving them more vulnerable to overeating. In a study with children, researchers found that when certain regions of the brain…

STATE COLLEGE — The first six physicians to train in the new Penn State Health Family and Community Residency Program at Mount Nittany Medical Center are headed for the next steps in their medical careers. The six graduated from the program in a ceremony June 22 at the University Park Regional Campus of Penn State…

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…

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…

CENTRE HALL — The 14th annual Happy Valley Relay for Life fundraiser, featuring the theme ‘Wish Upon a Cure,’ was held June 23 and 24 at the Grange Fairgrounds in Centre Hall. Relay for Life events honor cancer victims, celebrate cancer survivors and raise money for the American Cancer Society. The relays are held…

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…

UNIVERSITY PARK — An international team of researchers has discovered evidence of 27 previously unknown viruses in bees. The finding could help scientists design strategies to prevent the spread of viral pathogens among these important pollinators. ‘Populations of bees around the world are declining, and viruses are known to contribute to these declines,’ said…

The State College Sunrise Rotary Club annually honors volunteer emergency responders from the Alpha and Boalsburg fire companies and Centre LifeLink EMS with their Four-Way Test Award. Collectively, these volunteers contributed more than 45,000 hours in the past year. Three volunteers were honored at the recent ceremony. Each received a personalized plaque inscribed with the…

Dave Wasson, left, of the State College Lions Foundation, presented a check for nearly $900 to Jeff Weyman, exalted ruler of State College Elks Lodge 1600, to support the Elks Home Service program. The money was raised during State College Lions Foundation Golf Tournament. The Elks program provides in-home nursing services in Centre County for…

In life, most people will encounter a few transformative events that tend to change one’s perspective and sense of priorities. Becoming a parent is one. Surviving a serious health crisis is another. At the young age of 24, Ian Senior experienced both of these life-altering events at the same time, and he will be the…