health

Have you ever wanted to skim off your favorite parts of different exercise classes and combine them into your ideal workout session? If so, PiYo may b...

Barry Beni needs to lose weight before undergoing knee surgeries. Doris Weaver wants to lose weight just because. Both are heading in the right direct...

It’s the middle of winter, so outdoor sports might seem like a pipe dream. But plentyof people are training now for springtime 5Ks, summer 10Ks and ev...

HARRISBURG — The Department of Health announced it is increasing efforts to encourage Pennsylvanians who are engaged in drug and alcohol recovery prog...

To this day, the smell of a fresh cheese pizza coming out of the oven is enough to make Doug Schmidt’s mouth water. He also admits that he still has a...

It can happen in an instant. A catswatting at a bee gets stung. A dog chasinga rabbit darts into traffic and getshit. While emergencies are stressful ...

Root canals and comedy clubs. It’s true that one is significantly more pleasant than the other, but they share the same goal: To put a smile on your f...

People generally hit the gym to look and feel better, whether it’s seeing gains while lifting weights, reaching a goal on the treadmill or even making...

Recently at Westinghouse, I was the executivesponsor for a project that transformed our globalmarketing and business development functions tocreate a ...

Cancer victims often feel like they’ve lost control of their lives. A whirlwind of appointments, surgeries and therapies makes their heads spin. But a...

It seems everywhere you turn, people are talking about yoga and itspowerful benefits. Incorporating yoga into your life can not only make you morefit,...

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...

When it comes to protein, Mary Kate Keyes can’t overemphasize how crucial it is to human survival. “It’s what makes us,” says Keyes, a registered diet...

Want to know the secret to the perfect healthy summer smoothie? Sure you’ll want to keep in mind how it tastes and what you put into it. But the recip...

Silver linings can be more than poetic fodder and pretty pictures. Studies suggest that people who maintain an optimistic outlook, even when life clou...

Independence Day is around the corner. Families are likely prepping to watch or set off fireworks and sparklers. However, the Fourth of July celebrati...

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic triggered an increase in depression, loneliness and anxiety among students, Dr. William Davies saw problems with the...

CHUCKLE. GIGGLE. LAUGH. SNORT: Today may not be April Fool’s Day, but it is a day for humor and laughter as July 1 is recognized around the globe as I...

For a long time, it was understood that men were more susceptible to heart issues than women. Today, studies show that heart disease is the leading ca...

SMETHPORT — The McKean County Conservation District was awarded an Environmental Educational Grant through the Department of Environmental Protection ...