How to Perform CPR

Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when the heart unexpectedly stops beating, which cuts off blood flow to the brain and other organs. If not treated, it can cause death within minutes. In fact, only about 10 percent of people overall who experience it outside a hospital survive with their brain functions intact, a new study in JAMA found.

Paul Reiser, coming to Bethlehem, is mad about stand-up

What's the next move for a man who found his greatest success as a performer, writer and producer? For Paul Reiser, moving forward means going back, returning to what started it all: stand-up comedy.

Actor Julian Sands to bring Harold Pinter to life at Lafayette College

Lovers of theater can now only dream of sitting down with playwright Harold Pinter, but when British actor Julian Sands take the stage on Tuesday night at Lafayette College, they should feel they have really gotten to know him.

'Behind the Guitar' reveals stories, artistry, technique

New "music television" has arrived, and it's not from MTV. Thank PBS 39 for "Behind the Guitar," a new show that brings some of the most influential guitarists and diverse, acoustic music to the small screen.

Should You Choose a Doctor with an M.D. or a D.O. after His or Her Name?

It used to be that your physician's name typically ended with an "M.D." But these days, there's a good chance you might be seen by someone with two other initials: "D.O.," or doctor of osteopathic medicine. In fact, there are more D.O.s today than ever before.

4 Ways to See Your Doctor Faster

When a mystery ailment pops up but it isn't serious enough to warrant a trip to the urgent-care clinic or ER, you'd still like to get it checked out soon. The only problem: Your doctor's a busy guy. On average, you'll need to wait 19.5 days to see a family doctor, says a recent survey by healthcare company Merritt Hawkins.

The Smartest Way to Remove a Tick

A tick bite may not sound as instantly dangerous as a heart attack, but it's still a scary threat that requires immediate action: You can contract Lyme disease or other nasty infections from a tick after only 24 hours of the bug attaching to you, says Thomas Mather, Ph.D., director of the University of Rhode Island's TickEncounter Resource Center.

11 Items You Should Always Keep in Your Car

Before you head off on your next road trip, make sure your car is stocked with these must-have safety and convenience essentials.

Stall This Scary Heart Condition for 10+ Years

A breakup isn't the only thing that can leave you with a broken heart: The combination of diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure can give your ticker a major beating, finds recent research from Northwestern University. Okay, that's probably the least surprising news you'll hear all day.

How to Calm Your Nerves during a Job Interview

Loosen up if you want to land the job. Employers are less likely to hire people who appear anxious during job interviews, suggests new Canadian research. In the study, interviewers didn't pick up on candidates' common nervous tics like fidgeting or fixing hair. But they did flag participants who spoke slowly.

Review: Bob Saget as engaging as he is filthy at Sands Bethlehem

The comedian was quick to note the irony. It was a Sunday night in a town called Bethlehem, one forming images of a peaceful, even holy scene. But the time spent with Bob Saget was far from the "religious experience" that he jokingly said it would be.

Why Are Yawns Contagious?

The power of the mighty yawn is great: Reading about yawns, seeing someone yawn, watching videos of people yawning, and even thinking about yawns can cause just about everybody to succumb to one themselves, says Robert Provine, Ph.D., author of Curious Behavior: Yawning, Laughing, Hiccuping, and Beyond.

The Best Way to Save Leftover Wine

Loads of research has linked moderate red wine consumption-roughly 1 or 2 glasses a day-to a longer, healthier life. Cheers! But there's a problem that arises every time you crack open a cabernet and toast to your health.

Scranton history inspires novel of heartache and hope

For most, family tales remain relegated to reunions and the Thanksgiving dinner table. But for one first-time author and high school English teacher from Scranton, a sorrowful story recounted countless times by older relatives became the inspiration and foundation for a new, classic American novel.

'Mike and Molly' comedian Billy Gardell, coming to Bethlehem, connects with hard-working people

He may live in Los Angeles and star in an Emmy-winning sitcom with an Oscar-nominated actress, but Billy Gardell is just a working guy from Pittsburgh whose job happens to be earning laughs and reporting the hilarity of everyday life. At least, that's how he sees it.

'Dancing with the Stars' swings into Bethlehem

The Star of Bethlehem might be outshined this week by some of television's most dynamic artists who have found a way to make dancing personal, accessible and appealing to the masses.

​7 Signs It's Time to Quit Your Job

A variety of experts weigh in on whether or not key signs indicate you're in a temporary slump or if it's time to consider finding a new job.

Just How Germy Are Airplanes?

Talk about an annoying seatmate: New research from Auburn University reveals that nasty bacteria can hang around on airplanes for days. In the study, scientists wanted to see how long two common types of bacteria-methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and E. coli O157:H7-could survive in airplane-like conditions.

Are Your Ears Going Bad?

Listen up: Around 48 million Americans have hearing loss in at least one ear, and men are more than five times as likely as women to suffer from it, according to research from Johns Hopkins University. Blame getting older, says Alison Grimes, Au.D., Director of Audiology and Newborn Hearing Screening at the UCLA Health System.

5 Reasons You Smell Bad (and the Fast Fixes That Can Help)

Ever catch a whiff of a terrible odor and realize it's coming from you? Even worse: What do you do when your deodorant deserts you, your gum is long gone, and you have to freshen up on the fly? Here are five stinkin' scenarios, and how to fumigate each one.

6 Cures for a Bad Doctor's Appointment

Would you feign the flu, cancer, or even an STD? Some do it for a living. We're serious-it's a real job! Kramer even took a crack at it in an episode of Seinfeld .

What Business School Doesn't Teach You

Don't have an MBA? Don't sweat your lack of schooling. Some of these seven guys didn't have degrees either, yet they still achieved professional prosperity as corporate leaders. To turn their dreams into dough, they learned exceptional skills on the job rather than in the classroom. Read on to learn their rules for success.

5 Easy Ways To Make Your Mom Happy

A card, flowers, and brunch are the go-to gifts for the woman who raised you, but are they that thoughtful? What does a modern mom really want on the official salute-your-mom day of the year? Stop clinging to the cliché and give her a day she can brag about.

7 Life Lessons from Hospice Workers

You can learn a lot about life from those who see death every day. These snippets of wisdom come straight from those who provide medical care to the dying-palliative care experts who counsel grieving families, and who see the best in people during life's most vulnerable hours.

4 Foods That Leave You with Awful Breath

We all know the usual culprits of caustic breath. Coffee, garlic, and onions typically top the list of odiferous offenders, but they can't take all the blame. Here are four more foods that foil your freshness-and how to enjoy them without having your mouth stink all day. 1.

Make a Fortune with Tips from These Surprising Corporate Wizards

The economy has changed considerably in recent years, but wealth is still attainable for the innovative, spirited, and hardworking entrepreneur. These men, while offering profitable pointers, remind us that a brilliant idea and solid execution are still the keys to becoming the next modern mogul. Friedman's advice: Remove yourself from your business.

7 Adventures to Do With Your Kids-Safely

The dangerous at-sea rescue of two parents, a 3-year-old, and an ill 1-year-old on a malfunctioning sailboat 900 miles off the Mexican coast sounded more like a Hollywood blockbuster than an actual event. But the harrowing adventure in recent weeks was real-life, and the family faced a veritable boatload of criticism from landlubbers once they reached the shore.

5 'Oregon Trail' Diseases You Could Still Get

You probably haven't heard someone say, "I have measles" since your grade-school classmate was about to lose The Oregon Trail -you know, the classic computer game where you led folks on a wagon trip out west in 1848. But some of the debilitating diseases that killed your virtual clan back then, like typhoid fever and diphtheria, are actually still around today.

10 People Who Will Make Your Day Better

Need a pick-me-up? Follow perky people. You can "catch" positivity from friends on Facebook and Twitter, according to new research from the University of California, San Diego. After combing through more than a billion posts over 3 years, researchers found that Facebook posts are contagious.

Will Oil Pulling Give You White Teeth?

Looking for a new way to care for your pearly whites? Nowadays, oil pulling, a folk remedy that originated in India, is all the rage again, thanks to social media sites like Facebook and Pinterest. The practice involves swishing edible oil (sesame, coconut, or olive) in your mouth for up to 20 minutes.

Great News: The 5-Second Rule is Real!

Who says you can't drop your cake and eat it, too? Quickly picking up food off the ground significantly diminishes the bacteria on your snack, finds a new study from England. Researchers at Aston University examined the classic 5-Second Rule, which claims it's safe to grab and eat food you've dropped on the floor as long as you do it within 5 seconds of the fall.

4 Ways to Cool Your Hot Temper

Blow your lid, torpedo your ticker? In the 2 hours following an angry outburst, you're almost 5 times more likely to have a heart attack, says new research from the Harvard School of Public Health. What's more, your risk of a stroke nearly quadruples after an outburst.