York County offers a variety of fishing locations, from the Susquehanna River to Marburg Lake to Muddy Creek. You'll be able to find fish from trout to northern pike, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass, catfish and muskellunge. And a plethora of...
From the Susquehanna on its eastern border to Lake Marburg in the southwestern corner, you will find York County is a fishing hot spot with places for river fishing, creek fishing and lake fishing and each with its own variety of fish, from...
Pennsylvania stocks streams, creeks and lakes with trout to keep the population up for fishermen, and York County is no exception. While there is lively action for some of the state's other sport fish on the Susquehanna River, it's the streams,...
There are many diseases that are dangerous to mankind. Whether they are incurable, chronically lethal or acutely deadly, certain illnesses have dire affects when humans are infected. Viruses, bacteria, genetic abnormalities or even simple proteins...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, is a group of respiratory disorders, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, in which blockage of airflow leads to decreased ability to fully exhale, resulting in impaired exchange of oxygen and...
Individuals who are intolerant to gluten may experience a wide array of symptoms affecting virtually every system of their bodies. Celiac disease is a genetic condition in which the body responds to gluten in food as it were a harmful bacteria....
As a way to stay in shape and burn extra calories, cycling is easier on your joints than some other forms of cardiovascular exercise, such as running. Middle distance in cycling is typically between about 37 and 99 miles. Although this seems like...
According to the National Institutes of Health, or NIH, viral zoonotic diseases are infectious diseases which can be transmitted from animals to humans. The modes of transmission include contact, inhalation, bites or through the conjunctiva in the...
You'll find more black crappie than white crappie in Pennsylvania, but they can be found statewide. Both were native to the Mississippi watershed, and the white crappie was also known to be in the Great Lakes and the black in eastern half of North...
Wheat intolerance causes a complex range of symptoms and conditions due to its effects on the gastrointestinal system. When you think of a person being allergic to something, you may picture someone having hives or an itchy rash. In the case of...
Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, specifically eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These acids, found in fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna, sardines, halibut and herring, or in fish oil supplements, offer many...
After you turn 50, your risk of certain diseases, such as heart disease, osteoporosis and Alzheimer's disease, may increase. Eating a healthy diet that includes sufficient amounts of vitamins can help protect you from health problems. Consult your...
Food allergies are more of a common bane than you may realize. A 2011 study at Northwestern University in Chicago estimates that 8 percent of children younger than 18 have food allergies. And, about one in 133 Americans have celiac disease, an...
Pennsylvania campgrounds offer autumn camping opportunities for tent campers depending on weather conditions. Seasonal campgrounds may be open only from April through the end of October or November. However, availability of winter facilities often...
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects about one in 133 Americans. Your risk is greater if you have a relative with the condition. The overriding characteristic of celiac disease is gluten intolerance. The body treats gluten, a...
Cod liver oil does not clog arteries. Rather, cod liver oil may help clear arterial blockages and reverse some of the damage caused by atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries, the main culprit behind clogged arteries, heart attacks and...
Celiac disease is a condition in which the body treats gluten like a harmful bacteria, initiating an autoimmune response. This genetic disorder affects about 1 in 133 Americans, according to a study by the University of Maryland School of...
The prostate gland surrounds the male urethra, producing fluid for semen. While prostate inflammation can occur at any age, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, affects older men. Prostate enlargement is probably due to hormonal changes, and can...
High triglyceride levels put you at risk for serious health problems, including heart disease, heart attack and stroke. Triglycerides are fats that are always circulating in the bloodstream, and according to the University of Maryland Medical...
Bass are America's big game fish and you will find plenty of places to land these fish in Pennsylvania, whether you're looking for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, rock bass or stripers. And you can land that bass in the majority of...
