Health

Although her life’s work as a nurse is grounded in science, Mary Gross says that even as a child, she was drawn to things that defied conventional wis...

Ask five people what it means to be health literate and chances are you will get five different answers. Health literacy is, after all, a broad topic ...

Each year, the eighth-grade students in Beth Kecskemety’s health education classes watch a presentation on tobacco awareness. The presentation focuses...

Soaking up the great outdoors can be a majestic adventure. That is, until you come face-to-face with a fierce wild animal. When you’re outdoors, espec...

Some 5K runs are about pounding the pavement to have a good time. The UV Splash 5K at West Middlesex Junior/Senior High School in June was more focuse...

Ask a group of experts how much water you should drink, and chances are you’ll get a different answer from each one. Some health and fitness pros stic...

In the 2016-17 academic year, seniors in art classes at New Castle Area Senior High School will help address one of the world’s major health problems:...

In May, Union Area School District, in New Castle, celebrated its 10th annual Relay for Life, to benefit the American Cancer Society. More than 650 pa...

Judging by the name, Girls on the Run may simply sound like a running group, but the organization and its mission go far beyond running. The 12-week a...

It might seem counterintuitive, but we need fat to be healthy. Fat is essential for normal growth and development. Dietary fat also protects our organ...

Times have changed since you were in school. Kindergarten runs all day and technology takes center stage. But some things never change. Kids still wan...

It’s Monday morning. Summer is over, and the kids are filing into the school building after being out for three months. For many of these students, it...

In November 2010, Amy Richmond, first grade teacher with Wheatland-Chili Central School District, was reassuring her older sister Kris that her sister...

Each morning when you wake up, your body’s fuel supply is low. You’re running on reserves, and you need to replenish your muscles and brain for optima...

Stress. Anxiety. Sadness. Depression. These are normal emotions we feel at different times in our lives. Each serves a purpose and is a part of the hu...

Purchasing safe travel gear, like anti-theft bags, is a good investment, says Deb Hartz, a seasoned traveler and former public safety official in Depo...

When you make your list of summer health must-haves, water should be right up there with sunscreen. But in reality, it doesn’t sit high on many people...

The start of the new school year is a stressful time for both parents and students. Trying to get school supplies, new clothes or uniforms, books and ...

Summer is jam-packed with excitement and fun. But between water parks, picnics, baseball games and the Fourth of July, sometimes the sunshine months f...

Students, school faculty and staff, and community members can now get more outdoor exercise thanks to the Apollo-Ridge Community Fitness Trail, locate...