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

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

September 11, 2019

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Translational Research Training Program welcomes seven new students

The yearlong Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute Translational Research Training Program welcomed its 2019-2020 academic year cohort.

September 24, 2019

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GME Best Practices: Surgery resident/RN orientation

In order to improve collaborative care, during the Surgery Residency orientation boot camp, the program dedicates a whole afternoon to nurse/physician collaboration.

November 28, 2019

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The Medical Minute: Healthy eating over the holidays

Between bountiful buffets and “food-pushing relatives,” the winter holidays hold landmines for those trying to eat healthy. Check out these tips for navigating the holiday eating scene.

December 18, 2019

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Lower-protein diet may lessen risk for cardiovascular disease

A plant-based diet may be key to lowering risk for heart disease. Penn State researchers determined that diets with reduced sulfur amino acids were associated with a decreased risk for cardiovascular disease.

February 3, 2020

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Using a smartphone to improve health

Danielle Symons Downs’ pilot research project partnered with the Family Health Council of Central Pennsylvania to study the effectiveness of using smartphones to help certain overweight women improve their health.

February 5, 2020

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Summer 2019 edition: Sports Medicine for the Primary Care Provider

The Summer 2019 edition of Sports Medicine for the Primary Care provider was recently published. Articles in this edition include “The Performing Arts Athlete
and Overuse Injuries,” “Chondrosis Treatment Varies by Cartilage Defect, Patient Symptoms” and “Research in Brief.”

September 7, 2019

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Farmers Market at Hershey reopens with safety measures in place

The Farmers Market at Hershey, located at the Cocoa Beanery off Bullfrog Valley Road, has reopened for the 2020 season under the guidelines for businesses recommended by Pennsylvania to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

May 27, 2020

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Penn State study explores factors that influence and hinder physical activity among minority cancer survivors

Penn State researchers seek to investigate available resources and relevant factors that hinder or promote physical activity participation among minority cancer survivors in a newly published study.

April 22, 2020

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The GIANT Company donates $1 million to Penn State Health Children’s Hospital

The GIANT Company is donating $1 million to Children’s Miracle Network at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital to support the care of sick and injured children.

July 28, 2020

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