Category: Medical Minute

Two women stand side-by-side. One wears a tank top, the other a short-sleeved shirt. The woman in the short-sleeved shirt has her right arm placed around the other woman, with her hand resting on her shoulder.

The Medical Minute: Don’t stay silent on suicide

Sep 18, 2019

Suicide can be difficult to talk about due to the cultural stigma surrounding it and the devastating and lasting impact it has on people, families and communities. But it’s important to do so.

A man, a woman, a boy and a girl sit on bikes, looking toward each other and smiling. Each is wearing a jacket and a helmet. Behind them is a dirt path and several trees.

The Medical Minute: Four reasons to focus on family health and fitness

Sep 11, 2019

Many people think about ways to stay physically fit as individuals. But what about creating a health and fitness plan for the entire family?

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The Medical Minute: Talking with your provider about endometriosis

Sep 4, 2019

What makes pelvic pain abnormal? While the answer is different for every woman, having the strength to discuss it with a health care provider may help prevent years of suffering.

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The Medical Minute: Faith factors into health care needs

Aug 28, 2019

From medical decisions and surgical recovery to coping with stress and end-of-life issues, a patient’s faith — or lack thereof — affects nearly every part of a medical journey.

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The Medical Minute: Don’t wait to follow up on eye doctor recommendations

Aug 21, 2019

Regular vision screenings are part of all well-child checks at Penn State Health – but sometimes, caring for a child’s eyes requires additional steps.

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The Medical Minute: Keep your bones strong at every age

Aug 14, 2019

For each stage of life, you should take different steps to protect your bones. A Penn State Sports Medicine doctor helps you bone up on bone health.

A male physician in a white coat uses a stethoscope to examine a female patient. Small medical equipment is mounted to a wall in the background.

The Medical Minute: AFib common and incurable, but controllable

Aug 7, 2019

One of the most common problems cardiologists handle is atrial fibrillation, an abnormal or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications.

A male physician wearing a tie sits on a stool in an exam room, displaying a page with various diagrams on it to a female patient who sits across from him.

The Medical Minute: Take steps to prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

Jul 31, 2019

Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common type of dementia. It slowly kills brain cells and is the fifth-leading cause of death for Americans age 65 and over. But contrary to popular belief, steps can be taken to slow it down.

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The Medical Minute: Choosing proper footwear for pain-free running

Jul 24, 2019

Warm, sunny days inspire many people to throw on the nearest pair of sneakers and head outdoors for a run. But choose carefully. Running shoes should provide the proper foot support to prevent injury.

A man is seated, resting his arm on a table as a medical professional in rubber gloves uses a piece of gauze on his arm. A tourniquet is around his arm just above the elbow. Various vials and equipment are in the foreground, out of focus.

The Medical Minute: From needle to vial, how blood work works

Jul 18, 2019

Blood tests can diagnose disease, determine organ function and help your doctor see how well treatments are working. Here’s why they sometimes require so many samples – and why you can’t eat ahead of time.

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