Lifestyle

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:

Looking for unique gifts? Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has many (affordable) options:

Pittsburgh is a unique city. Not quite Midwest, nor exactly East Coast, and all the way proud to be that way. As such, the best yinzer gifts are a little unique, too:

You might spend as much time (or more) with your coworkers as with your family. Whether you’re a boss treating your employees, a Secret Santa or just stuffing some stockings, make sure your officemates know you care:

You’ve got huge sports fans in the family: Mom and dad, nieces and nephews – in Pittsburgh, it’s probably everybody. So, the question is, what to get the fan who has everything?

In a world where our lives are riddled with stress, it’s refreshing to see some people aim to spread holiday magic as part of their daily routine.

On any given day during the holidays, homemade pastries, white chocolate and sugar cookies might be in the break room. So how will you stay healthy during this season of sweet treats?

It’s time for my favorite holiday tradition – selecting the perfect live Christmas tree. To make sure yours last through the holidays, follow these tips:

The 1970s steel collapse made Pittsburgh a great place to grow up – and leave. More recently (no thanks to you, Amazon!), Pittsburgh’s become a great place for young people to grow a life and career.

Nothing is quite as exciting as receiving a handwritten note. Pittsburgh law firm Meyer, Unkovic & Scott decided to use this simple pleasure for good through The Kindness Card Project.

With open enrollment season well underway, health literacy – or understanding basic health information – is important for choosing your health plan.

It’s great to get a package in the mail, but it’s a little disconcerting when you don’t know what’s inside – unless your parcel is a subscription box, that is.