Healthy Living

Therapist: Confronting loneliness this holiday season

By On the PULSE | November 28, 2023 | 0 Comments

The holidays are usually a time of togetherness among friends and family. However, this is not the case for everyone. For some, this could be the first Christmas without a child or the first New Year’s Eve without a spouse. No matter the situation or cause, many people find themselves sensing loneliness therefore it’s important…

Physician: Debunking common emergency department myths

By On the PULSE | November 16, 2023 | 0 Comments

Emergency departments (EDs) are essential to the communities they serve and the hospitals they support. They provide exceptional and immediate care to patients. The ED is the most active and critical department of a hospital with a constant flow of incoming patients, many of which are very ill or critical. It’s 24/7/365 work and the…

4 tips to save on prescriptions

By On the PULSE | September 27, 2023

By: Jamie Miller, Associate Vice President of Managed Care Pharmacy Services, Geisinger Your prescription copays can add up, especially if you take several daily medications. But there are some ways you can save on prescriptions, so you can stick to your medication plan while still keeping your out-of-pocket costs under control. 1. Discuss your medication…

Expert: The different types of physical rehab

By On the PULSE | September 27, 2023

September marks National Rehabilitation Awareness Week. Rehabilitation benefits patients and makes a huge impact on their everyday lives, no matter the reason they started with a rehabilitation program. Illness, serious injuries, and surgery are common reasons, and a rehabilitation program is designed to help you recover to your fullest potential. There are several types of…

Therapist: Don’t stay silent about suicide

By On the PULSE | September 20, 2023

September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month and it’s important to not shy away from conversations about one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. In 2021, almost 50,000 deaths in the United States were due to suicide. Attempts and thoughts about suicide have even higher numbers; 12.3 million American adults thought…

Electrophysiologist: When is an irregular heartbeat a concern?

By On the PULSE | September 20, 2023

Our hearts are amazing organs, and we can often take them for granted. They steadily pump away, rhythmically beating life into our bodies. But what happens when your heartbeat becomes irregular, erratic, or even skips a beat? These incidents are called heart palpitations, and for most people, heart palpitations are a once-in-a-blue-moon occurrence. However, some…

Orthopaedic Surgeon: How to relieve your back pain

By On the PULSE | July 26, 2023

Back pain isn’t just uncomfortable – it can impact your productivity and keep you from doing things you enjoy. As of 2019, 39 percent of adults have reported back pain, which is most commonly located in the lower back area. When you lift, reach, or twist, it is possible to hurt anywhere below the ribs…

Eye Doctor: Shield Your Eyes This Summer

By On the PULSE | July 5, 2023

How many times have you been told to not look directly at the sun? While this age-old advice should be common sense, the following eye information and protection tips may be new and helpful to you in time for summer. Common Eye Problems Caused by Warmer Weather One of the most common eye problems during…

Pediatrician: Keeping kids active this summer

By On the PULSE | June 17, 2023

What are your children doing this summer? Taking time off from school is fun and often highly anticipated, but it’s important that they stay productively engaged during this down time. Keeping them mentally and physically strong will help benefit them in the long run, especially when it’s time to return to school in August. Physical…

Expert: Tips for an injury-free summer

By On the PULSE | June 3, 2023

Whether you’re lounging by the pool, grilling some burgers and hot dogs or enjoying the sun, summer is a time to head outside for fun. Here in the northeast, warm and sunny weather isn’t around for long, so we look to take advantage and savor it while we can. With warmer weather and longer days…