Category: Medical Minute

In a doctor’s office, a doctor is seated and writing in a chart while sitting across from a seated, elderly female patient. A younger woman stands by her side. All are wearing face masks.

The Medical Minute: Simple steps to help seniors navigate their health care

Feb 9, 2022

It’s essential that seniors take control of their health care needs, but navigating the health care system may seem overwhelming. A few simple steps can help them safeguard their health and independence.

A groundhog pokes his head from his burrow.

The Medical Minute: Beating Seasonal Affective Disorder – and making Phil’s prediction less dire

Feb 3, 2022

Unless you live to ski, take polar bear plunges or are like Bill Murray in the movie version of “Groundhog Day,” forever trapped in a blizzard like a bug in amber, Punxsutawney Phil’s most recent forecast might have been unwelcome. For those with Seasonal Affective Disorder, the change of seasons is serious business.

Young mother with protective face mask holding son's hand while lying on the hospital bed with him.

The Medical Minute: What parents need to know about kids and COVID-19

Jan 27, 2022

Already weary from two years of navigating parenthood during a pandemic, parents are facing a new stress: What to think about surging numbers of kids diagnosed and hospitalized with COVID-19.

Two women wearing rubber gloves work side-by-side to clean a kitchen in a residential apartment. One looks to the other, smiling.

The Medical Minute: Doing for others lifts your mood—and improves your health

Jan 19, 2022

Your community service can make all the difference for the people around you. But what does it do for you? Two Penn State Health providers talk about what volunteer work does for them and how it can help you.

A man sits in a chair at a medical clinic, with a tourniquet on his right arm. A nurse, facing the patient, holds the arm.

The Medical Minute: Yes, the hospital needs your blood. And yes, it’s safe to give.

Jan 13, 2022

What does a blood shortage mean for patients? How did we get here? And why Type O? A Penn State Health blood bank director weighs in.

A man cradles his head with one and holds a glass of liquor with the other.

The Medical Minute: Ring in the New Year, rein in your drinking

Dec 29, 2021

People in the U.S. had a billion more drinks per month from February 2020 to November 2020. A Penn State Heath addiction expert discusses when it’s time to quit alcohol.

‘Santa Claus’ rests his elbows on a desk and his head on his hands. The desk is covered with presents and letters. A Christmas tree is in the background, out of focus.

The Medical Minute: Health tips for a jolly old elf (a holiday survival guide for the rest of us)

Dec 22, 2021

It’s his biggest night of the year. But for all the gift giving and fun, stress comes with the package for Santa Claus. Penn State Health experts offer tips to keep Santa healthy this year (and you as well).

Woman in sweater giving a wrapped Christmas gift box to child.

The Medical Minute: A healthy holiday includes giving gifts – and a good attitude

Dec 15, 2021

Giving and receiving aren’t just holiday traditions. They’re good for your brain, too. A Penn State Health counselor shares his perspective.

A doctor wearing protective face mask meets with a couple at a clinic.

The Medical Minute: What a fertility specialist can do for you

Dec 9, 2021

They call each birth a miracle. Fertility specialists make sure the miracle trains run on time. When to see a fertility specialist and why in this Medical Minute.

A female doctor a female patient advice during a telemedicine appointment.

The Medical Minute: Take along a ‘doctor in your pocket’ with OnDemand app

Dec 2, 2021

If you’re traveling for the holidays and an emergency happens, virtual health services offer the opportunity to see a doctor from Grandma’s living room – no matter what state you’re in.

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