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5 Common Thanksgiving Food Safety Questions Answered
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, internet searches for thawing and cooking instructions, tips, and safety skyrocket. We’ve rounded up five of the most popular search queries related to Thanksgiving food safety to help you get all the answers you need in one...
Learn to Practice Scene Safety!
As You Approach the Scene of a Medical Emergency, Approach With Wide Angle Vision. Take Notice as to What is Going on Around the Victim. Is there a nearby live electrical wire?Is there vehicle traffic that can impact your ability to safely provide aid?Is there...
5 Tips to Avoid Colds, Flu and Other Communicable Illnesses
Looking for ways to avoid colds, the flu and other airborne illnesses? The Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation shares five tips to avoid getting sick.
Fighting an Invisible Enemy — Why Social Distancing Matters
The team at Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation explains why social distancing is so important amid the recent COVID-19 global pandemic.
Do I Need Hand Sanitizer to Combat Coronavirus?
Do you need hand sanitizer to kill Coronaviruses? The team at Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation shares the answer to this popular question.
Want to Burn More Calories? Eat a Big Breakfast
The team at Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation explains the findings of a new study that show why it’s better for weight loss to eat a bigger breakfast and a lighter dinner.
5 Ways to Ease Back, Neck, and Shoulder Pain at Your Desk
According to a Georgetown University survey, 65 million Americans have struggled with a recent episode of back pain, with 16 million adults facing persistent or chronic pain. While back, neck, and shoulder pain can be caused by a number of factors, sitting at a desk...
Keep the Cold and Flu Away with these Everyday Tips
Despite the area’s mild winter so far, we are still at the peak of cold and flu season here in Western Pennsylvania. To help you keep germs at bay and hopefully avoid getting sick this season, follow these five essential tips in your day-to-day life. 1. Wash Your...
7 Ways to Improve Your Gut Health
As new research uncovers the importance of maintaining a healthy gut microbiome, there is a growing interest in what causes disruptions in the microbiome and what can be done to improve gut health. First, the gut microbiome refers to the complex ecosystem of...
The Top 4 Causes of House Fires during the Holidays and How to Prevent Them
With the holiday season comes lights, candles, greenery, and other cheery decorations. But unfortunately, all these festive items in your home can pose an added fire hazard. Add in extra cooking and baking this time of year, and it is easy to see why December is one...
7 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues This Season
Also called seasonal affective disorder or SAD, the “winter blues” is a type of depression that typically coincides with seasonal changes beginning the late fall or early winter. This is a common condition that affects an estimated 10 million Americans and is more...
