To practice mindfulness, you must pay attention. It might sound simple, but in our fast-paced society, being engaged in the present moment, on purpose and non-judgmentally, can be a challenge.
Click to view article: The Medical Minute: Practicing mindfulness can help with everyday stress
As Santa Claus works all month to oversee toy manufacturing and sleigh maintenance, he took some time out of his packed schedule to virtually visit with patients at Penn State Children’s Hospital.
Click to view article: Santa makes cyber-stop at Penn State Children’s Hospital
Do you know how important it is to know and understand your family health history? What family risk factors should concern you and what preventative steps should you take?
Click to view article: Ask Us Anything About… Family Health History
The 11th annual Neiman Marcus Runway Show and Luncheon on Nov. 30 raised a record-breaking $140,000 for Children’s Miracle Network at Penn State Children’s Hospital.
Click to view article: Giving is always in fashion: Event raises record amount for CMN
The Leapfrog Group has presented Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center with a Top Hospital award.
Click to view article: Leapfrog names Hershey Medical Center a Top Hospital
The gift of promoting a healthy lifestyle is probably the most valuable thing you could give to someone you care about this holiday season, yet it can also turn into a potential landmine of gift-giving disasters.
Click to view article: The Medical Minute: When to give a health-related gift
Combining low doses of a toxic herbicide with sugar-binding proteins called lectins may trigger Parkinsonism -- including symptoms like body tremors and slowing of body motions -- after the toxin travels from the stomach to the brain.
Click to view article: A toxin that travels from stomach to brain may trigger Parkinsonism
Adults look forward to seeing a child’s face light up at the sight of a new toy during the holidays. But as we begin to shop this season, safety should play a critical role when selecting that special gift.
Click to view article: Ask Us Anything About… Toy Safety
Youth winter sports are underway, and with a recent increase in national attention on the possible dangers of head trauma for athletes, it is important for coaches, parents and players to recognize symptoms of a concussion and also help lessen their likelihood of occurring.
Click to view article: The Medical Minute: Understand the danger of concussion as winter sports begin
Denise Brown, left, talks to Dr. John Conte about how she feels since he implanted an apical aortic conduit into her heart last February.
Click to view article: Custom made for her
