It has never been more apparent than now that although medicine has advanced immensely in recent history, there is still …
Wellness
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COVID-19 or coronavirus? If you’ve ever wondered what name you should be using for the current pandemic, you’re not alone.
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Adhering to self-quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t mean sacrificing your health or connection to the community.
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Self-isolation is beneficial in stopping the spread of COVID-19, but for the millions working through mental health concerns, limited resources …
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Studies show that the psychological effects of news can have a negative impact on our health – whether that’s through …
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Developing strong, loving relationships helps all of us better deal with the stress in our lives.
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Love them or hate them, New Year’s resolutions have the potential to set you up for success in the new …
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It happens annually – temperatures start to drop, and suddenly everyone is getting sick. According to the NIH, this is …
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Many Americans find that their physical and mental health is adversely affected by a sedentary lifestyle. Fortunately, there are ways …
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Bug-borne illnesses have increased significantly over the past decade, with most cases relating to flea-and-tick-borne lyme. Southwestern Pennsylvania actually had …
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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 …