Dec 2, 2020
Hybrid cardiac rehabilitation combines in-person visits with virtual visits, allowing participants to complete a full 36-session cardiac rehab program while reducing travel time and enhancing their safety.
Mar 6, 2020
Penn State Health is committed to keeping the public informed and helping people find the most up-to-date, reliable information about Coronavirus disease 2019, also known as COVID-19.
Jan 8, 2020
The winter cold and flu season may try to knock out your new year’s plans to get or stay healthy, but the good news is you can fight back.
Dec 18, 2019
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.
Nov 13, 2019
Parents spend hours planning to talk with their children about the “birds and bees.” But moms and dads often ignore an equally important conversation—discussing their family’s overall health history.
Oct 16, 2019
It’s well known that exercise is good for preventing and treating many forms of heart disease, but less commonly known are the benefits of physical activity for people living with and beyond cancer. A new initiative called Moving Through Cancer -- led by Kathryn Schmitz, professor of public health sciences at Penn State College of Medicine, and an international team of health practitioners and researchers -- is hoping to change that.
Sep 27, 2019
John Drop, exercise physiologist at University Fitness Center on the campus of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine, shares advice for fall fitness routines.
University Fitness Center offers a free fitness class for those with Parkinson's disease. Fitness center membership and registration are not required.
Stacey Mackes has joined the University Fitness Center staff, providing private Pilates instruction.
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?