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Health

Working Well: Simple act of taking deep breaths can reduce stress and anxiety

NEW YORK — A simple, uncommon ritual starts each staff meeting at Myosin Marketing. When everyone is gathered on Zoom, and before they get to the meat of the agenda, CEO Sean Clayton leads his team through a deep-breathing exercise. The practice sets the tone for the meeting, and helps his ...

UPMC expert: Don’t let a fall sideline your holiday plan

As the holiday season approaches, you probably have a lot on your to-do list — holiday parties and gatherings, shopping for gifts, and vacations — and all that hustle and bustle, good and bad, could come to a screeching stop by a fall injury. When you’re younger, falling may be nothing ...

Increased autism risk linked to Y chromosome, Geisinger study finds

DANVILLE — Increased risk for autism appears to be linked to the Y chromosome, a Geisinger study found, offering a new explanation for the greater prevalence of autism in males. The results were published in Nature Communications. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental ...

UPMC Muncy Auxiliary celebrates 30th annual Lights of Love

MUNCY — Celebrate your loved ones this holiday season by joining in the cherished tradition of UPMC Muncy’s annual Lights of Love. With the community’s support, the hospital campus will soon illuminate with holiday lights and feature a display of scrolls with your loved ones’ names ...