Bug-borne illnesses have increased significantly over the past decade, with most cases relating to flea-and-tick-borne lyme. Southwestern Pennsylvania actually had …
Wellness
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We’ve said it once, we’ll say it again – shots aren’t just for kids.
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Research shows living liver donor transplants have improved three-year survival rates for recipients over deceased liver transplants, as well as …
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It’s the topic no one wants to talk about, yet it happens – often: head lice.
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As you prepare your children to go back to school, now is the perfect time to renew your commitment to …
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While the summer sun and heat can be fun, it has proven to be dangerous. Studies show that seniors are …
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Summer travel is stressful enough without the added strain of traveling with a backseat driver.
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As the weather keeps heating up, it calls for protection of all sorts like hydration and sunscreen, but there’s one …
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In this day and age, one thing is clear: We’re surrounded by plastic. While recycling can help reduce the amount …
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Emergency department (ED) trips spike in the summer, especially around the Fourth of July holiday.
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Been to the doctor lately? If you are a man, probably not – studies show that men are 24 percent …
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While a cloudy eye may seem benign, it could be more dangerous than you think – cataracts are the leading …
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Pittsburghers now have a new way to find local health, wellness and fitness organizations.
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Juggling multiple responsibilities is hard, and maintaining your mental health through it all is even harder. With so much on …
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Trying to improve your health? Easy: get some z’s. That’s right – proper sleep habits have been linked to improved …
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Many in our society are focusing on making their lives greener. But for some, the concept seems so vast that …
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The skill of caregiving is one that not many have. Sure, tending to a sick loved one every so often …
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Did you know pets are more likely than people to be overweight? A recent study found 60% of cats and …
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If you feel stressed, you’re not alone. For better or worse, stress affects 70 percent of Americans on a daily …
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The FDA recently announced breast implants could be tied to non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a cancer affecting the immune system. Since monitoring …
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The Parkinson Foundation Western Pennsylvania will host the 5th Annual Living Well with Parkinson’s Conference on Saturday, April 27, at …
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Pittsburgh is the epicenter of the opioid epidemic. There are 2.1 million Americans suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD), and …
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About 50% of patients with chronic conditions sometimes fail to take their medication as prescribed. This can lead to higher …
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If you’re a senior who wants to remain healthy well into your golden years, research shows that you’ll want to …
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Did you know that 1 out of every 2 older adults are at risk of becoming malnourished? That’s why we’re …
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Think your teen sleeps too much? For many, they might not be getting enough.
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Adults are often drawn toward meditation to ease daily stress and experience moments of peace. Children growing up in today’s …
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There’s good news for the workforce: The economy is on an upswing, unemployment is down and there are many careers …
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Time wears differently on women’s and men’s brains. A recent study found that the female brain appears about 3.8 years …
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., impacting 1 in 4 people. In fact, it kills …