health

A visit with relatives in South Africa led Stephanie Wilkins to an extremely satisfying, relaxing and rewarding hobby. In some ways, she says, it’s th...

Most Americans have been advised to adhere to a diet low in saturated fats to promote heart health. However, the paradigm for what constitutes a healt...

ERIE — Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman is expected to open up about his personal health challenges as he officially returns to the campai...

For years, Darcie Buffone, a fourth-grade teacher at Armstrong School District’s Shannock Valley Elementary, struggled with weight. She tried diets an...

Imagine you’re out to dinner with friends at a popular local spot. Everyone is talking and laughing around you but you’re having a hard time understan...

Ingredients Preheat oven to 400*. Place cauliflower in food processor to rice the cauliflower (or buy pre-riced cauliflower in the frozen food section...

Believe it or not, while attending a Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park — where the usual fare is hot dogs, peanuts and Cracker Jack — it is possible...

Feeding a pet table scraps has long been discouraged, for fear of poor pet nutrition or gastronomical problems. However, a growing number of veterinar...

Protein bars have unwrapped their way into the lives of anyone who has an active lifestyle. But all protein bars aren’t created equal. While many pack...

PITTSBURGH (TNS) — Pennsylvania health insurers are proposing an average 7.1% increase in monthly premiums starting in January for the 375,000 individ...

An estimated 5.8 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. This includes an ...

There is perhaps nothing quite as warm as the love and affection from a family pet, but is it possible that pets do more than bring joy to their owner...

Earlier this year, Pine-Richland High School baseball coach Kurt Wolfe received the phone call that coaches hate to receive. It came at about 10:30 p....

It’s a no-brainer that exercise and physical activity benefits our bodies in countless ways. But for parents, it can sometimes be a challenge to get t...

RIDGWAY— Dickinson Center Inc., an affiliate of Journey Health System, is celebrating its 10th anniversary at 43 Servidea Drive in Ridgway, in August....

New COVID-19 surges have put many communities across the nation in a precarious position. The highly transmissible and evasive BA.5 subvariant is gett...

Currently, you’re probably sitting down reading this article — certainly nothing out of the ordinary. Many modern-day tasks require more analytical pr...

An important way to avoid injury and stay physically active is to understand your fitness level and know your health numbers . A quick self-assessment...

Topics of marijuana and CBD use for medicinal benefits have become commonplace in recent years, but the laws, regulations and facts surrounding them c...

Volunteer work is the backbone of any community. It’s been a part of our society since America’s inception, à la Benjamin Franklin’s volunteer firehou...