When someone passes away, families often want to honor their memory with an obituary. The Reading Eagle makes this process straightforward. They accept submissions from families directly, not just through funeral homes or cremation services. This means you can share your loved one's story in your ow
Sending checks through the mail might seem like a safe bet, but it's not always the case. A recent incident highlights the risks involved. A person from Perry Township sent a check for nearly $4, 000 to an insurance company. The check was stolen, altered, and cashed by a thief. The thief removed the
Cancer in dogs is a serious issue, especially for larger breeds. While you can't change your dog's genes, there are steps you can take to lower the risk of cancer. Keeping your dog at a healthy weight is crucial. Overweight dogs are more likely to develop cancer and have shorter lifespans. Make sur
A recent decision by the Pennsylvania Board of Finance and Revenue (BFR) has left a taxpayer feeling victorious. The BFR told the Department of Revenue to take another look at the taxpayer's account and lower the tax bill. The big question was whether the taxpayer was actually living in Pennsylvania
People are using health apps and wearables more than ever. These tools help with diet, exercise, and tracking health. But not everyone uses them the same way. Body weight seems to play a role in how much people engage with these digital health tools. Some people stick with them, while others drop of
When someone close to us passes away, sharing their story can be a meaningful way to honor their memory. This process, often called writing an obituary, lets people know about the person's life and the impact they had. But how exactly does one go about doing this? First, it's important to gather al
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a big problem. It's one of the most common joint diseases around the world. And guess what? Being overweight or obese makes it much worse. That's why researchers wanted to see how much KOA is linked to high BMI. They looked at data from 1990 to 2021. They also tried to p
A storm is on its way to southeastern PA and NJ, bringing a lot of rain and wind. The weather will change from the nice days we've had recently. Expect heavy rain and strong winds on Thursday. The rain will start overnight and last most of the day. By Thursday night, the storm will move out, and the
Fasting has been a part of many religions for centuries. In the Christian Orthodox Church, fasting is a big deal. It involves avoiding certain foods for specific periods. But does this practice actually help people maintain a healthy weight? A recent study in Northern Greece tried to find out. The
Malaysia is getting older, and with age comes a bigger problem: diseases that won't spread from person to person. These are called noncommunicable diseases, or NCDs. One big reason for these diseases is being overweight. But how do we know if someone is too heavy? Two common ways are looking at body
