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Riding a bike for the first time is a quintessential childhood experience for many people. Unfortunately, some are raised in circumstances where buyin...

Students at Plum Borough School District have proven that it’s never too early to make an impact on your community. With the implementation of their C...

It would be challenging to find a person better suited for their job than Brandon Allison. The Apollo-Ridge School District health and physical educat...

For most of her life, Lisa Adams has struggled with her weight. As is the story for many people, trying to shed weight and keep it off is a familiar c...

Many of us treat our pets like members of our family. We want nothing more than for them to be comfortable and pain-free whenever possible. According ...

There are phone apps for just about every interest and need, including keeping fit. If you’re not sure what to do for exercise, an app can help guide ...

Whether you’re out with family eating dinner, celebrating a promotion with co-workers after hours, or just looking for a quick-fix of caffeine or an e...

According to the Oxford Dictionary, a boundary is defined as “a line that marks the limits of an area.” In more straightforward terms, it’s the line y...

If you have walked by your local Starbucks or any coffee shop during the scramble of commuters trying to get to work, the line around the block is a c...

Venturing into research on electronic nicotine delivery devices such as e-cigarettes, vape pens, vape mods and the newer Juuls — the use of which is k...

Singer Miley Cyrus, former President Bill Clinton and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres are among the celebrities who’ve adopted a plant-based diet. Athl...

Traversing the twists and turns of the waterslide, perfecting your form on the diving board, and testing your cunning at a game of Marco Polo. These a...

It turns out that mindfulness — the practice of being fully aware of the present moment — can taste pretty good. Mindfulness comes the Buddhist concep...

There are several well-known factors that contribute to aging: smoking, stress, sun exposure and genetics, among them. But what you may not realize is...

It can sometimes be difficult to get kids outdoors for exercise when the weather is harsh, says Jennifer Jewell, a physical therapist in Jefferson Tow...

Summer vacation is well under way, and with a lack of recess and physical education, parents may be looking for different ways to get kids outside and...

“Walk your way to fitness.” It’s an old saying that still holds true today, and you would have a difficult time disproving it. The benefits of walking...

In February, I had open heart surgery to repair a mitral valve and have a bypass. It’s an experience I wouldn’t wish on anyone. I’d had a series of te...

There are few words today that can stop people in their tracks. One word though, particularly if it’s uttered by your doctor, can certainly bring life...

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is caused when an individual witnesses or experiences a tragic event. Though they may not surface for months ...