Does aging make you less enthusiastic? Q. I gave my 81-year-old brother a birthday present recently. As he opened it, a brief smile crossed his face. It was f...
MRIs, antibiotics and cramp questions answered Q. How does an MRI work? A. Magnetic resonance imaging uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create pictures of cros...
Hospitals report more than 1 million cases of shock annually, but what exactly is it? Q. I’ve heard the term “shock” a million times, but I realized that I don’t really know what it means. What is shock? Sh...
Acupuncture recommended for more than 40 conditions Q. How does acupuncture work? Studies show that stimulating “acupoints” causes multiple biologic responses. For example,...
What can you do to prevent heart failure? Q. What can you do to prevent heart failure? There are a number of things that you can do to reduce risk of coronary art...
Healthy geezer: Playing an instrument may help your health Q. I’m 66 and I’m thinking of taking up a musical instrument. I hear that this will be good for my health. Is this true?...
Hypnosis is helpful in treating a number of ailments Editor’s note: This is the second of two columns on hypnosis. Hypnosis is one of several relaxation methods helpful for ...
Is that pink eye or did you go a few rounds in the ring? Q. Pop-Pop, don’t feel bad that you gave me a cold in my eye. It wasn’t your fault ... was it? This question came from m...
Going to the doctor? Here’s how you can be prepared Q. I’m going to the doctor and I don’t want to forget to ask him important questions. Any suggestions on how to prepare ...
Part 1: What you need to know about sodium Q. I’ve noticed that food labels list sodium content, but the numbers mean nothing to me. How much is bad? Diet experts ...
Letter to the editor: Schools must defend constitution, not just enforce manadates To the Editor, As a parent of two children attending the Lehighton Area School District, I feel compelled to speak publicly about an issue t...
MAY 31, 1965 Three young men of Bowmanstown were presented the Pro Deo et Patria awards for scouting accomplishments during a ceremony in Trinity Luthera...
