Lifestyle

Adults are often drawn toward meditation to ease daily stress and experience moments of peace. Children growing up in today’s fast-paced culture also show increased levels of restlessness, stress and anxiety, and meditation can be just as beneficial to them.

There’s good news for the workforce: The economy is on an upswing, unemployment is down and there are many careers in high demand.

Time wears differently on women’s and men’s brains. A recent study found that the female brain appears about 3.8 years younger than men’s. In the study, several researchers looked at brain metabolism – how efficiently the brains were able to turn sugar into fuel that powers it. Women consistently fared better.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., impacting 1 in 4 people. In fact, it kills more women than all forms of cancer combined. However, unlike cancer, it’s easily preventable by changing simple health habits.

Whether you’re heading out on the town for Valentine’s Day or spending a special night with your beau just because, Pittsburgh has date night destinations for everyone. What’re you in the mood for?

Recently, The Travel 100 asked a crucial of question frequent fliers: Is it rude to recline your seat all the way on an airline? The options:

It’s that time of winter when you ask the too-familiar question: Is it the flu or a cold?

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Maybe it’s time to pop the big question or find a distinctive, luxury watch. We’ve got you covered, either way.

Being the largest sports event of the year, the Super Bowl affects industries from food to advertising. Almost everyone knows advertisers spend over $5 million on 30-second commercial slots just to reach the millions of American consumers who watch the show, but there are a lot of other extreme numbers at play.

A little bit of hunger might just be good for your health, according to a new study. Researchers at University of California, Irvine found evidence that “optimal fasting in a timed manner would be strategic to positively affect cellular functions and protect against aging-associated diseases.”

The temperatures have dropped, nights are long and there’s no better feeling than snuggling up with a hot drink and a good book.

Pittsburghers love anniversaries (ask the Pirates – they’re still “celebrating” their 1979 championship). There are anniversaries we collectively forget, just as we forget the signs decreeing we “maintain consistent speed” through the Squirrel Hill Tunnels.

Wintry weather might just seem inconvenient, but it can be dangerous for seniors. At PA Health & Wellness, we’ve compiled tips to help seniors stay safe this winter:

Filling out that 2019 planner? Got some big trips lined up? Bought your ticket? Yes, yes and nope, probably.

Many people journal to pass the time, relax or keep a log of their accomplishments, but did you know that it can benefit your mental and even physical health?

American Heart Association’s revolutionary movement, Healthy for Good, inspires people to create lasting changes in their health and in their lives. Make 2019 the year to be “healthy for good,” with the following tips:

When setting New Year’s resolutions, many people focus on just physical health. At PA Health & Wellness, we know it’s…

You’re no slouch – OK, maybe at the end of a long workday. Posture problems are a reality for many…

It’s January. We haven’t even entered the depths of Pittsburgh winter, and yet, the dark and rainy days have been completely unbearable.

We zipped along on our green scooters, passing the impossibly white sand dunes of the Gulf of Mexico on one side and the Santa Rosa Sound on the other, enjoying the unspoiled beauty of Gulf Islands National Seashore in Navarre Beach.

When I was a kid, I had a strange paranoid tendency, though I think I came by it honestly.

Somehow, despite the trials and travails of a tumultuous year, we’ve made it again to the holiday season, a time of gratitude and good deeds.

While reports find flu activity low, festive gatherings can trigger the spread of germs – especially for babies and seniors. After last year’s flu season hit the country particularly hard, it’s best to be extra cautious this holiday season.

Heather Visnesky’s interior design skills will put your Pinterest board to shame. It’s her job.

What’s the word, Oxford Dictionaries? That question has a poisonous answer, it seems.

Going healthy can be expensive – who’s going to choose a gym membership and $8 smoothies over their Netflix subscription and $1 ramen?

You don’t need to wait for the thaw before taking a vacation. In fact, winter provides some unique opportunities for quick getaways, with great sights within driving distance from Pittsburgh.

Gravy boats, giving and time off. This truly is the most wonderful time of the year, at least until resolution season rears its ugly head.

As a uniquely Pittsburgh publication, we’re committed to sharing the attributes of the ‘Burgh. What better way to do that than with a holiday gift guide with hometown ideas and more?

Holiday shopping can be stressful – especially for our aging loved ones who don’t ask for anything. At PA Health & Wellness, we rounded up our top 10 favorite holiday gift ideas: