Mind Body

9 ways to be more resilient
Gallery, Health, Mental Health, ...
Jun 01, 2016
Everyone has a bad day now and then, but it’s important to set aside what went wrong and focus more on what went right. You will be amazed at how quic...
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Cope with change and obstacles in the workplace
Health, Mental Health, Mind and Body, ...
Kathleen Ganster and Jessica Sebastian 
Jun 01, 2016
Change is inevitable in life, including in the workplace. How you cope with change can mean the difference between happiness and unhappiness. So, if c...
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Aromatic revolution
At Home, Health, Mental Health, ...
Carole Sharwarko 
Jun 01, 2016
A simple smell evokes so much. Your husband’s cologne. Freshly baked cookies. Newly mowed grass under the warm summer sun. Smells make us remember, ma...
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Take care of your teeth to stay healthy
Health, Mind and Body, Mind Body, ...
Kathleen Ganster 
Jun 01, 2016
Everyone wants a beautiful smile, but a healthy mouth means so much more than just pearly white teeth. And your dentist does so much more than just ma...
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Slip simulator helps stave off fall injuries
Health, Mind and Body, Mind Body, ...
Kathleen Ganster 
Jun 01, 2016
Walking—it seems so simple. But when our way isn’t clear, the surface unsteady or slippery, we risk taking a tumble. And a lot of us do. Slip, trip an...
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Understand ALS
Health, Mind and Body, Mind Body, ...
Paige Fumo Fox 
May 01, 2016
It seems like ages ago that our Facebook feeds were filled with videos of our friends—and even our favorite celebrities—dumping ice-cold water on them...
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Help students through school anxiety
At School, Health, Just for you, ...
Karen Marley 
May 01, 2016
Student stress and anxiety is real. Students experience tremendous pressure from testing, assessments and overly ambitious schedules. There is not eno...
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Pittsburgh area YMCA hosts day camp for kids
Active Life, At School, Family, ...
Kathleen Ganster 
Apr 04, 2016
Everyone loves holiday break, but it can also be a stressful time for working parents, who have to find care for their kids. During the 2015 holiday s...
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5 ways to combat stress
At Home, Health, Mental Health, ...
Kathleen Ganster 
Apr 04, 2016
Everyone has stress in their lives, and there is no doubt educators—including teachers, staff and administrators—may have more than their fair share. ...
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Sleep is the center of everyday wellness
Local Health News, Local News, Mind Body, ...
Mar 21, 2016
Achieving a work-life balance is difficult and stressful for a lot people. Between careers, school, families, and activities, the stress of everyday l...
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Simple steps to save your vision
Mind Body, Twintiershealth
Ben Feldheim 
Mar 01, 2016
As we get older, our vision changes—we all know that. From cataracts to blurriness, we see this deterioration as inevitable. But what we may not reali...
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Be environmentally and emotionally well
Mind Body, Twintiershealth
Karen Marley 
Mar 01, 2016
This is the second part of an ongoing series focusing on aspects of the wellness wheel from a seasonal perspective. Being well doesn’t just mean exerc...
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How to play it safe when cycling
Active Life, Health, Inspiration, ...
Kathleen Ganster 
Mar 01, 2016
If there are two people who know about bike safety and how to be prepared in case of an emergency, it is Dale Black and David Town. The colleagues, wh...
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See a doctor without leaving your house
Health, Mind and Body, Mind Body, ...
Mar 01, 2016
Ignoring that throat tickle or cough because you don’t have time to see the doctor? With work, families and to-do lists demanding our attention, it ca...
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How you can be happier at work
Mind Body, Twintiershealth
Karen Marley 
Mar 01, 2016
How can I be happier? It’s something we ask ourselves all the time—how can we be happier—both at work and home? Lindsay Armbruster, a health education...
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Is your toothpaste working?
Health, Mind and Body, Mind Body, ...
Amy Cavalier 
Mar 01, 2016
Picking out a toothpaste can leave you scratching your head, reading about cavity prevention, plaque removal, whitening and sensitivity. Is it all jus...
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Exercise Tips For Beginners
Fitness Exercise, Mind Body
Feb 02, 2016
The right combination of diet and exercise is one of the keys to a long and healthy life. While many people find adapting to a healthier diet challeng...
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Healthy Habits Combat Stress
Fitness Exercise, Mind Body
Feb 02, 2016
Stress has an immediate and potentially long-term effect on the human body. Though it's a natural response to both good and bad experiences, stress, w...
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