Wellness

If you haven’t already set a resolution for 2022, you might want to consider walking more.

With Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s celebrations ahead of us, this is often described as the “most wonderful time of the year.

Have you ever been sitting in a work meeting, at dinner with a friend or, even worse, trying to relax on vacation and then suddenly, and quite innocently, you begin stressing about the future — big work projects, personal life matters or other items on your to-do list?  In one moment, you have distracted yourself.

The sudden end to the U.S. military’s engagement in Afghanistan rightfully raised concerns for veterans, but the mental health of those who serve has long been a reason for worry.

Technology solutions provider Three Wire Systems, along with Pennsylvania-based holistic wellness division MyAdvisor, are constantly looking to improve processes, most recently by participating in the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society’s (HIMSS) Global Health Conference & Exhibition.

If you’ve always wanted to check out Pittsburgh’s premier downtown athletic and social club, now’s your chance! On Saturday, July 31, Rivers Club is opening its doors to the greater Pittsburgh community.

Here are a few projects to do when you have a spare 15 minutes:  Free up space on your devices: When you are waiting on an appointment, start going through your photos and deleting the duplicates.

Three Wire Systems designs technology to improve machines and mankind –– and no, we don’t mean cyborgs.

May marks an important time to honor and remember military members, yet suicide continues to be a leading cause of death.

Paraprosdokian, from the Greek for “beyond expectation,” is a wordplay in which the end of a phrase is an unexpected twist, used for humorous or dramatic effect.

Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day — but why ? As the name suggests, breakfast breaks the overnight fasting period and replenishes energy levels in the body.

Celebrated annually since 1998, Sleep Awareness Week runs March 14-20.

An Oracle and Workplace Intelligence study showed that 78% of employees said the pandemic negatively impacted their mental health and 76% of workers believe their company should be doing more to protect their mental health.

The number of candles you blow out on your birthday doesn’t determine how old you are.

You’ve probably upped your hand-washing game this past year, but it doesn’t have to stop after you leave your home.

Many ignore the vaccine, but it’s important to reduce the flu’s spread in 2020 because of its similarities to the coronavirus.

MyAdvisor, a veteran-owned business that connects others to mental health services, has some tips for how employers can support a vital new mission: PREVENTS.

I’ve shared my love for kayaking, but stand up paddleboarding, or SUP, is just as fun, and Pittsburgh has many options to rent or try an adventure.

The call went out for volunteers for coronavirus vaccine trials. Being a spontaneous, civic duty-minded fella, I raised my hand.

The FDA is warning the public to avoid more than 100 hand sanitizers because they may contain methanol, which is toxic when ingested or absorbed through the skin.

When COVID-19 prevailed and I thought Kayak Pittsburgh might not open, I decided to buy a kayak — something I’ve always put off with the fear of getting it on my car.

Food shortages, tedium and the desire to become more self-sufficient have ignited a major interest in home gardening across the world.

As communities feel stress over health, as well as financial pain, during the COVID-19 pandemic, women and people of color are especially impacted by the virus and its socioeconomic effects.

It has never been more apparent than now that although medicine has advanced immensely in recent history, there is still work to be done — infectious diseases remain a leading cause of deaths worldwide.

COVID-19 or coronavirus? If you’ve ever wondered what name you should be using for the current pandemic, you’re not alone.

Adhering to self-quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t mean sacrificing your health or connection to the community.

Self-isolation is beneficial in stopping the spread of COVID-19, but for the millions working through mental health concerns, limited resources have only amplified the daily stress and fear that they already are feeling.

Studies show that the psychological effects of news can have a negative impact on our health – whether that’s through increased stress, anxiety or fear.

Developing strong, loving relationships helps all of us better deal with the stress in our lives.

Love them or hate them, New Year’s resolutions have the potential to set you up for success in the new year, as long as you can keep them.