Exploring our relationships with food
Spring is a good time for people to examine their diets
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, MS, DC, Columnist, The Times
Spring is a natural time of cleansing, detoxification, and renewal. For many people this means evaluating their current diet. As a health and wellness professional, food and diet are one of the most common areas of questioning that I receive. Regardless of your age, personal nutrition is...
Cultivating taste for optimal organic gardening
Library to present free horticultural how-to workshop
Deborah Kates will present a program on organic gardening at the Chester County Library on April 6.
Longtime organic gardener Deborah Kates promises to unearth her best horticultural tips in a program at the Chester County Library in Exton entitled “Let’s Get Dirty! Learn To Love Organic Gardening.”
It will be held Saturday, April 6, from...
County to observe National Public Health Week
Variety of public events will provide Rx for community well-being
National Public Health Week is designed to help raise awareness about healthy lifestyles and disease prevention.
Even before a national survey last week deemed Chester County the healthiest county in the state for the second time, its Health Department had planned numerous events to celebrate National Public Health Week starting on...
Consumer advocates warn of electricity scams
Fraudulent door-to-door, telephone solicitations are prevalent
A proliferation of electricity scams through door-to-door and telephone solicitations have prompted a warning from Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Chairman Robert F. Powelson and the Office of Consumer Advocate.
“In some recent incidents, sales people have been pushing consumers into choosing...
For second time, county gets top bill of health
National study puts Chesco at No. 1 in Pennsylvania
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Kathi Cozzone (from left), Terence Farrell, and Ryan Costello are applauding a new study that ranked county as “healthiest” in Pennsylvania.
Less than two weeks before the county prepares to celebrate National Public Health Week starting on April 1, it has received good...
Spring into Wellness
A change in seasons can mean a change in our lives
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, MS DC, Columnist, The Times
Spring is in the air! Winter has been cold, wet, and biting and now it seems that warm, sunny days are just around the corner. Similarly, just as nature responds to the seasons of the year, our lives are also influenced by our season of life.
In the song Turn! Turn! Turn! (adapted from The Bible,...
State attorney general announces Vioxx settlement
Pennsylvania will get nearly $7 million to help fund prescriptions for seniors
State Attorney General Kathleen Kane announces a settlement with Merck over the drug Vioxx.
Pennsylvania has reached an $8.25 million settlement with Merck, maker of the prescription drug Vioxx, Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane announced Friday in a news release.
After payment of attorney fees and litigation...
Your brain on love: a healthy thing
Love isn’t just wonderful, it has a lot of health benefits
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
Itʼs that time of year again! Itʼs February, and that means that love is in the air. For at least one day this month, all of our attention (whether you like it or not) will turn to the holiday of love. For some people, this is just the excuse theyʼve been waiting for to make a move on a secret...
Public input being sought for hiking/biking initiative
Meeting will focus on Central Chester County Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation Plan
The meeting offers the public the last opportunity to provide feedback before the Chester County Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation Plan is finalized in March.
Attention biking/hiking enthusiasts: The Chester County Planning Commission and the Chester County Health Department would like to invite residents interested...
Screenings urged during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
County’s Health Department calls disease ‘highly preventable’
During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the Chester County Health Department want to reminds women of the importance of preventative screenings.
“Now is an excellent time to talk with a health care provider about cervical cancer screening and prevention,” Margaret Rivello, director of the Chester County Health Department, said...
