John P Thrash DPM

Stroke Awareness Month — enacting better protocols can save lives

The reality when it comes to strokes? The closest hospital is not always the best option.

How To Find The Best Dentist In My Area

How To Find The Best Dentist In My Area - Start by asking yourself a few questions, Is the dentist a member of the ADA, what is their philosophy and more.

What to Order (and What to Avoid!) With Restaurant Food

What to Order and What to AVOID With Restaurant Food. If you’re aiming to eat healthily, you don’t need to fear eating out (or even ordering to-go or delivery). Restaurants today have more healthy options than ever before and are more accommodating to customers’ requests. Eating restaurant food doesn’t have to cancel out the...

Gene-editing technology worth keeping an eye on

An April 29 segment on the TV news show "60 minutes" underscores why doctors of optometry need to take the time to keep tabs on technological innovation"The impact on optometry depends a lot on the mode of delivery and a state’s scope of practice."In the segment , a researcher injects a gene-editing technology called CRISPR into a mouse and monkey, both blind from retinitis…

6 Heart Health Mistakes Made by Women—and How to Avoid Them

Even though you think you’re being careful, it’s still easy to slip up when it comes to keeping your heart healthy. Johns Hopkins experts give tips on how to stay on trackResearch ShowsTake Diabetes SeriouslyWomen under 60 who have diabetes have up to four times the risk of developing coronary artery disease as women without diabetes, Johns Hopkins research has shown—much higher than…

How to Raise an Emotionally Resilient Child

Emotional resilience is the ability to bounce back from stressful or difficult moments. Learn how you can help your child develop this important skill by setting aside ten minutes each day.

Five-Year Study for Relapse Prevention

Relapse prevention is one of the most important elements of addiction recovery. Working a solid program by staying connected with your su...

Mindfulness: Listen To The Soundtrack Of The City

Listening to life... Do you still wait for the sound of the daily newspaper being tossed in your driveway or dropped at your front door?...

What Is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, and Should You See One?

AWS Backup and Restore as a Service

AWS Centralized Backup Solution provides a centralized environment for organizations to manage their backup strategies in the cloud.

If your mainstream doctor doesn’t have answers…

look elsewhere. These were the simple, gentle words uttered by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride during an interview on the Wise Traditions podcast. “If your mainstream doctor doesn’t have answers, look…

3 essential questions to ask your doctor at your next visit

As Ben Franklin said many moons ago, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When we talk about chronic diseases and cancer, prevention is paramount. We’d much rather prevent on the front

When should I go to the doctor for cold or flu?

Cold and flu season is just around the corner. One of the best ways to protect yourself from illness is hand washing. An additional layer of protection from the flu is vaccination. Unfortunately, no o

Flat Feet and Babies

Dr. Weldon Lovely, Jr. DPM and Dr. Dale Goughnour DPM are podiatrists in Johnstown, PA

9 Questions Your Doctors Wishes You'd Ask

Always feel sick: Causes, treatment, and when to see a doctor

Sometimes, people find they are always nauseous, run-down, or catching colds. They can feel sick with or without vomiting, while nausea may come and go or persist. There are many reasons why a person may always feel sick, including anxiety, stress, pregnancy, and diet. Find out more and about treatments here.