Health

Almost immediately after birth a child begins to imitate their parents. They mimic mannerisms and behaviors such as smiling when their parents smile, ...

Vaping controversy has been front and center lately, with the recent news that the CEO of Juul, Kevin Burns, had resigned in September, as an increasi...

Whether it’s by car, train or plane, it can sometimes be tough to get a good night’s sleep when traveling. You’re away from the comfort of your own be...

The American Society for the Positive Care of Children estimates that child abuse reports involve 7.5 million children, and child abuse crosses all so...

It is healthy for the bodies to take probiotics. They cleanse the body and the gut system. The “good bacteria” helps keep the gut healthy. Instead of ...

Overeating during the holidays and New Year’s may now be in the rearview mirror. But that doesn’t necessarily make losing or maintaining weight easier...

One way to achieve mental health, happiness and clarity is through meditation. What meditation does is uniquely dynamic — allowing your whole being to...

Whether you brush your teeth once, twice or thrice per day, this daily ritual can sometimes fall to the wayside during and after the holiday seasons. ...

Overeating during the holidays and New Year’s may now be in the rearview mirror. But that doesn’t necessarily make losing or maintaining weight easier...

In 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency, and it announced a five-point strategy to battle the opi...

When you picture people from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden dining at breakfast, lunch or dinner, what may come to mind is a big plate o...

Alex Alsup, account manager for health and productivity at Assured Partners, says wellness leaders play key roles in the company’s regional offices. T...

People familiar with harsh winters understand specific precautions must be taken to effectively contend with storms and cold temperatures. Both can be...

marcus evans is proud to announce Deborah Rowe, Vice President of Nursing Workforce Development at Genesis HealthCare, as a speaker at the LTC & Senio...

One of the most commonly searched questions about breastfeeding is, “What medicines can you take?” Since everything you consume makes its way into you...

An estimated 5.8 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2019, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. This incl...

In the wake of the recent opioid crisis, cannabidiol appears to have become a promising super drug that may lower opioid dependence. Now, CBD, the non...

If you’re like most adults, you might have a hard time falling or staying asleep. In fact, a 2018 Consumer Report found that 68 percent of Americans s...

Wellness is a trending topic, and rightfully so, but wellness isn’t limited to hitting the gym, getting in your three miles and cutting the sugar, fat...

Indiana Regional Medical Center has served the people of Indiana County for well over a century, dedicating its resources to operating the best health...