Melanie Falcon
Anchor at WFMZ-TV (Allentown, PA)
WFMZ @69News #69NewsAt4 Anchor. Mom, wife, dog-lover, food fanatic, yogi. (Links and re-tweets are not endorsements)
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1 week ago |
wfmz.com | Melanie Falcon
Several interesting studies are out this week, ranging from how hitting "snooze" impacts your sleep, to a link between THC and heart disease, and even the benefits of losing weight during middle age. Let's start out with THC, which is the chemical in marijuana that causes a high. A new study says healthy people who smoke marijuana or consume THC-laced edibles showed signs of early cardiovascular disease. It says vascular function was reduced by 42% in smokers and 56% for those using edibles.
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1 week ago |
wfmz.com | Melanie Falcon
This time of year, so many of us play the game of "is it allergies... or is it a cold?"If you decide it's likely a cold, experts say there are many myths that a lot of us believe. You've had the common cold. In fact, you've probably had it already this year and have probably heard there's just one cold virus, right? Wrong. "There are over 200 types of viruses," said Dr. Tim Hendrix, medical director with AdventHealth Centra Care Urgent Care.
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1 week ago |
wfmz.com | Melanie Falcon
Setting boundaries can be hard, though sticking to them can be even harder. But experts say doing so can help reduce stress and lead to healthier relationships. Sometimes, saying "no" can be hard to do, but experts say setting boundaries is not only good for mental health, it's necessary. "It ends up really affecting your mental health. You might end up depleted, you might feel like your needs aren't met.
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2 weeks ago |
wfmz.com | Melanie Falcon
If you have younger children, you'll probably be spending a lot of time with them over the holiday weekend and into the summer. But it can be a tough time, especially for kids on the Autism spectrum, as transitions and changes in routine can be tough for kids with Autism. Experts say parents can help their child adjust by creating a visual summer schedule of day-to-day activities. If you're going to travel, plan ahead and prepare them for different sights, sounds, or smells.
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2 weeks ago |
wfmz.com | Melanie Falcon
It's the most common cancer in the U.S.Every year, six-million people are treated for skin cancer, and cases continue to grow. There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell, squamous cell and melanoma, which is the most serious type. "The earlier you find and diagnose and detect a cancer, the higher the cure rate will be from the cancer," said Dr. Shane Dormady, director of medical oncology at El Camino Health.
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