Health & Wellness

New Year’s Resolutions: Why They Fail and How You Can Succeed

Details: Written by Kimberly Blaker Kimberly Blaker

The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals. – Melody Beattie

The Healthy Geezer: Grandparent Colds

Details: Written by Fred Cicetti Fred Cicetti

Q. Since I started being a babysitting grandparent, I seem to be getting more colds. I must be catching germs from the kids, right?

Here’s How Life Expectancy in Pennsylvania Compares to the Nation

Details: Written by Samuel Stebbins Samuel Stebbins

Life expectancy is one of the most important and commonly cited indicators of population health — and in the United States, life expectancy is falling at a historic rate.

Savvy Senior: What You’ll Pay for Medicare in 2023

Details: Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller

Dear Savvy Senior,

I’ve read that retirees will be getting a nice cost-of-living increase in our Social Security benefits next year, but what about Medicare? What will our Medicare Part B monthly premiums and other Medicare costs be in 2023?

– Planning Ahead

At 94, Aerobics Class Leader Inspires and Motivates

Details: Written by Barry Sparks Barry Sparks

It’s a few minutes before 7 a.m., and the sun is rising outside when 94-year-old Jay Rentzel guides his lanky frame down the ladder into the York YMCA natatorium. The 85-degree water welcomes him to the start of another day.

Avoid Back Injury in the Workplace

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No matter what your job is, chances are it involves at least some lifting. And as we get older, lifting becomes even more hazardous.

Avoid Back Injury in the Workplace

VA Expands Healthcare Eligibility under PACT Act

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Lebanon VA Medical Center announced that healthcare eligibility for certain Vietnam, Gulf War, and post-9/11 veterans was widely expanded on Oct. 1.