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By Frederick Jerant Ah, winter. It’s the season for skiing and skating, snowball fights and fort building, sleigh rides and snowshoeing. But in the midst of all that wintry fun, we still need to be aware of the power of cold. Just as high temperatures can adversely affect your ... CONTINUE READING

By Christine A. Krahling In last month’s “Health Watch” department, we did not accurately discuss the role of the physician assistant in our article, “Choosing the Right Physician for Your Family.” We truly regret this error. Several physician assistants in the Lehigh ... CONTINUE READING

By Frederick Jerant Choosing a new doctor can be a tough job, especially if you’ve just moved to the area. And finding the right specialist can be even tougher. You can always take a chance by closing your eyes and pointing your finger at a doctor’s name in the yellow pages, ... CONTINUE READING

By Frederick Jerant We’re bombarded with information about cancer prevention, weight loss, hair loss, hair recovery…even something called “digestive health” (whatever that means). But 32 parts of our bodies often get short shrift. Yes, I’m talking about our teeth. “Co ... CONTINUE READING

By Frederick Jerant These days, the statistics on childhood obesity are astounding: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the condition in children ages 6 to 11 went from 6.5% in 1980 to 19.6% in 2008, with similar increases among adolescents. We’re not ... CONTINUE READING

By Paula Beck Dr. Nathaniel Williams knows about overcoming adversity. He also knows that everyone has the potential for success and personal fulfillment. After losing his mother at the age of five, Williams became a ward of the New York City foster care system. Despite this, he ... CONTINUE READING

By Fred Jerant~ We’ve seen many heart attacks on TV—the sudden grimace, the hand to the chest, the grunts of “…heart attack…call 9-1-1…” followed by a fall to the floor. Actually, “TV symptoms” occur only sometimes. The most common signs (usually brought on by ... CONTINUE READING

By Maureen Sangiorgio It’s the most wonderful t-i-i-i-ime of the year . . . well, maybe not for your waistline. Health experts agree that more than half of all adult Americans are overweight. Add to that those extra pounds most people gain over the holiday season, and you may f ... CONTINUE READING

Cholesterol, a waxy, fat-like substance made by the liver, is kind of like The Force – it has a light side, and a dark side. The light side of cholesterol is that we all have it, we all make it, and we all need it to live. The dark side is that too much of it can lead to some s ... CONTINUE READING