Health

Your risk of encountering a tick increases considerably the minute you leave your house. These tiny, 8-legged parasites hang out in the great outdoors...

The eyes have been described as “windows to the soul,” but regarding their more practical and tangible value, they may be the sense most closely tied ...

Dental and vision health are connected to overall well-being, and regular visits to the dentist and optometrist are key to identifying and preventing ...

People love boutique health spa services for their hydration needs. Drinking enough daily water is challenging, especially when options like IV drips ...

Minute to minute throughout our lives, a delicate balancing act plays out inside our bodies. Electrolytes, essential minerals that carry electric char...

No wonder fitness routines are called workouts. They can feel like work. But a growing number of people of every age, size and fitness level are disco...

The spring season offers many enjoyable ways to stay fit outside. It’s recommended that adults get 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week, with a ...

Here’s a simple and hearty beef recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight: This stir-fry is packed with protein and colorful veggies, making it both satis...

Passwords are part of our daily lives and can at times be frustrating. Creating them and remembering them can be stressful. But a poor password can ca...

Finding happiness and meaning takes a village, whether you’re 5 or 95. So says 18-year-old Jenny Schlossberg, whose own village includes her parents a...

Developing a consistent routine takes time, and turning exercise into a habit can be challenging, but it’s essential to create a ritual that sticks. H...

Balancing hormones naturally is critical to maintaining overall health and well-being. Hormones are chemical messengers produced by glands in the endo...

Each March, as part of professional development offerings, Hampton High School provides a health and wellness fair for teachers, and workshops sponsor...

Health fairs, wellness fairs, health and wellness fairs — they go by these names and more. Call them what you will, for the terminology is hardly impo...

Members of the Allegheny County Schools Health Insurance Consortium know and use Highmark’s Virtual Physical Care Program, powered by Sword. This prog...

When the trustees of the Allegheny County Schools Health Insurance Consortium (ACSHIC) introduced small deductibles into this year’s benefits plan, th...

It may be fun to be able to touch your toes, but there are a host of health benefits that come with improving your body’s flexibility. And one of the ...

Understanding procrastination can be complicated. It’s used as a coping mechanism to deal with anxiety, but it also can create more anxiety. To help p...

When a person is in a state of complete physical, emotional and mental exhaustion, that’s burnout. There are many factors that can lead someone to suf...

When it comes to weeknight dinners, simplicity is key. This one-pan meal combines juicy lemon garlic chicken with a colorful medley of roasted vegetab...