Health

It’s a Sunday afternoon at Brenda Gowan’s home, and most of her family is in the kitchen seeking more counter space. Fresh cucumbers, banana peppers, ...

Your skin is your largest organ and is always exposed. Skin has many important functions including protecting internal organs and systems, regulating ...

a. External iliac b. Femoral c. Aorta d. Pulmonary a. 155 b. 170 c. 185 d. 200 a. 52 for men and 59 for women b. 58 for men and 65 for women c. 66 for...

Polyps Small growths of tissue that typically arise from a membranous area such as the inside of the intestinal tract or bladder. They are abnormal an...

Migraine headache is a recurrent, disabling neurologic condition that affects about one in six people in the United States. It’s twice as common in wo...

With increasing access to medical records and test results through patient “portals” and other vehicles for online access, many patients feel more emp...

What makes for a productive career in the tech sector? A stellar background of academic excellence? A keen eye for even the most intricate details whi...

Biometric screenings have increasingly become the go-to tool of employee wellness programs. The screenings are a series of tests designed to offer a s...

Budweiser manufacturing is an unbelievable process. The fermentation of grains into alcohol is an ancient art and holds its own bit of magic. Budweise...

When my children were infants I tried everything to squeeze in exercise. I would take the baby monitor outside or put the babies in the stroller and w...

When Bucks County Technical High School (BCTHS) School-to-Career Coordinator Ron Martino was being coaxed to join a CrossFit gym owned by fellow staff...

S pring is finally here! Or is it? In late March and early April, the lines can sometimes be blurred, between what is winter and what is spring. Pleas...

The world of beauty pageants might look nice on the outside, but it’s not so beautiful below the surface. Kirsten Haglund remembers being body shamed ...

When Janet Wininger’s son Ian flicks or flaps his fingers, it’s his way of communicating he’s happy or excited. “He has self-stimulating behaviors — h...

Over the years and across culinary landscapes, the zucchini has proven itself to be a versatile ingredient. While typically served raw, steamed or fri...

You’ve opened the windows in your home to let in the fresh air and warm sun, and heavy coats are stashed in the back of the closet. Now, dust off thos...

When flying in a plane, the flight attendant reminds passengers to put their own oxygen mask on before helping others. The same analogy is true for wo...

After a seemingly endless western Pennsylvania winter, there is nothing quite as nourishing for the soul as the sounds of spring. But, if you’re a sea...

If you’re tired of being stuck indoors and need to take in some sun and fresh air, then lace up your shoes and take a walk — or a hike — on the wild s...

Most of the time, teachers prefer their students pay attention and avoid distractions. But on certain Wednesdays in the New Castle Area School Distric...