Veteran Health Program at Valley Health Partners Community Health Center
The VHP Veteran Health Program recognizes the complex medical requirements presented by military service and focuses on healing, comfort, and care for veterans and…
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Revolutionary Procedure Treats Irregular Heart Rhythms
The mere thought of overseeing more than 20 kindergartners would make most people’s heart beat faster. But atrial fibrillation (AFib)—irregular and extremely fast heartbeats—was…
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Home Modifications for Aging in Place
Most of us want to age in place, but 90% of homes in Pennsylvania do not meet minimal accessibility standards for seniors and people…
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Get Screened for Vascular Disease and Possibly Uncover a “Silent Killer”
You could be hanging out with a silent killer and not even know it, said St. Luke’s vascular surgeon Sharvil Sheth, MD. “Many people…
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Connection and Community Are Good for Your Brain
It has long been known that social isolation is bad for your health. People who have limited relationships, social connections, or social support, as…
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Weight Loss Options for Older Adults
Summer fun means something different for everyone. Whether you enjoy hiking up a mountain, sunning on a warm beach, or playing with the kids…
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Say “YES” to Purposeful Retirement
One Monday morning at 7 a.m., 68-year-old retired college professor Dr. John “Spence” Hill was not reading his paper nor at the local diner…
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Enjoy Life at Lehigh Valley Active Life!
If you think life ends at 55, come to 1633 West Elm Street in Allentown and meet folks who will prove that saying wrong!
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Loneliness: The Overlooked Epidemic
How many people suffer from this overlooked epidemic? I never realized this until it affected me.
Read MoreHow To Feel Like the Younger You Again
Getting old is something we all worry about. Heeding sage advice will help reduce the fear of aging and will maintain your youthfulness. The…
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