Mind and Body

When Cindy Scott was told she was “too healthy” to receive a kidney transplant, she was resigned to wait until her health takes a turn for the worse. ...

When something goes wrong with your body, from a skin infection to a bruised elbow, natural defense systems kick into high gear. White blood cells and...

With each day that passes, it seems as though it’s harder to get away from technology as the Digital Age continues to fuel innovation. With smartphone...

Pregnancy is a remarkable time in a woman’s life, and a mother’s physical and mental wellness ensures the healthiest possible start for the baby. For ...

There seems to be an endless barrage of motivational clichés to inspire comfort in one's own skin. Preachy words of comforting wisdom are usually hear...

When you first wake up, you probably hit the snooze button on your alarm clock — you know, the one on your smartphone. Later on in the day, you might ...

As recently as 1998, only about 30 percent of Americans were regular Internet users. While the dot-com bubble might have been expanding during that pe...

When it comes to healthcare and healthy lifestyles, the terms holistic, homeopathic, homemade and alternative have become increasingly familiar. Accor...

Terry Grosetti, a trainer and owner of Grosetti Performance in New Castle, believes that regardless of a person’s age, a physical training program mus...

Knoch Middle School Principal Dr. Frank Moxie decided last school year he wanted to incorporate health lessons into the school’s curriculum, and turne...

Millions of people each day depend on a cup of coffee in hopes of becoming functional in the morning. Others turn to soft drinks or caffeine-laden ene...

Nine minutes. That’s the Emergency Medical Services’ average response time to a medical crisis. Yet the first few moments after an accident are often ...

When dealing with the stresses and burdens of daily life, many people turn to psychologists or other mental health specialists for help. This can ofte...

It can be easy to feel bad for grains. For thousands of years — and from corn to quinoa — they’ve been a staple of diets around the world. But more re...

The reach of technological innovation in cardiac care is continuing to grow, and as it does, is changing how and where care can be delivered. This all...

Harvest of Health featured vendors, as well as presenters who spoke on topics including sleep, digestion and stress management. In January, UR Medicin...

Laura Marlowe is clear about one thing: “My life is full,” she says, emphatically. In addition to being a Wellness Champion, Marlowe holds three jobs:...

I had my mind set on taking a self-defense class the past year. When my editor suggested a column about Krav Maga, I jumped at the idea. I love it! It...

Don’t put away that sunscreen just yet. The harsh winter weather can wreak as much havoc on your skin as can the hot summer sun, according to Dr. Mary...

The growing epidemic of heroin abuse is not limited to America’s large cities. The Armstrong-Indiana area has it's own issues, too. But there are solu...