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  • elderly family member
    Caring for an Elderly Family Member: An Overview
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    The nation’s fourth-largest population of men and women aged 65 and older currently resides...
  • teen substance abuse
    Recognizing Signs of Substance Use Disorder in Your Teen
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    Teenagers today are faced with constant pressure, whether to get good grades, excel in...
  • fire safety tips
    5 Important Fire Safety Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
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    Every 86 seconds in the U.S., a home structure fire is reported to first...
  • medicare open enrollment
    Medicare Open Enrollment Is Just around the Corner. Here’s...
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    Medicare Open Enrollment is quickly approaching. It will begin on October 15th and will...
  • water safety
    8 Water safety tips for the Summer
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  • talk to kids bullying
    How to Talk to Your Kids about Bullying
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    Bullying has become a widespread problem in schools across the country and online. The...
  • foods dangerous to dogs
    5 Lesser-Known Foods That Are Dangerous to Your Dog
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    Most people know that dogs and chocolate don’t mix, but that isn’t the only...
  • dangers to infants
    4 Unexpected Dangers to Infants and Kids around the...
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    Using outlet covers, keeping cleaning products out of reach, and blocking staircases with baby...
  • gun safety tips
    5 Essential Gun Safety Tips to Know
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    Gun safety education is imperative for anyone who plans to handle a gun, whether...
  • tick bite
    What to Do about a Tick Bite
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    Ticks have been particularly abundant and problematic here in southwestern Pennsylvania this past spring,...
  • Say NO to Texting and Driving
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  • back to school safety
    4 Back-to-School Safety Tips to Share with Your Kids
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    It’s that time of year again, when the mornings are starting to get a...
  • reasons to get a flu shot
    3 Reasons to Get a Flu Shot This Fall
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    As cooler weather begins to move in, many people are beginning to consider getting...
  • 5 Smartphone Apps That Are Great for Your Health
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      No matter your health and fitness needs, there’s an app for that! Why not...
  • better stress management
    6 Tips for Better Stress Management
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    Acute bouts of stress are a normal part of life. This is your body’s...
  • heroin use prevention
    Heroin Use Prevention Resources
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    Heroin use has become an epidemic, not only in our community, but across the...
  • fall safety tips
    4 Fall Safety Tips to Keep in Mind This...
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    As the cooler, crisp fall air moves in and the days slowly get shorter,...
  • tips to quit smoking
    Kick the Habit: 3 Quick Tips to Quit Smoking
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    No matter how long you’ve smoked or used smokeless tobacco products, there’s no reason...
  • health and wellness trends
    7 Foods to Avoid for a Healthier You
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    Some of the most popular health and wellness trends involve DIY recipes for fruit...
  • improve mental health
    How to Boost Your Brain Health
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    Most of us understand that eating right and getting enough exercise are integral parts...
  • early warning signs of dementia
    4 Early Warning Signs of Dementia to Look For
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    Sometimes in the flurry and frustration of looking for lost keys, the thought of...
  • pittsburgh opioid addiction
    Pittsburgh Area Opioid Addiction Still on the Rise
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    Opioid addiction in the Pittsburgh area has been a growing public health concern in...
  • signs of seasonal affective disorder
    Common Signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder & How to...
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    If you notice that you tend to get a case of the “winter blues”...
  • What Is the Difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
    What Is the Difference between Type 1 and Type...
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    November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a national health initiative to help the general...
  • healthy holiday eating tips
    Healthy Eating tips for the Holiday Season
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    If you're on a mission to eat healthier, exercise more, and say "no" to...
  • holiday health tips
    Holiday Health Tips to Stay Safe This Season
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    ‘Tis the season for tree-trimming, meal prepping, and holiday gatherings. Make sure you and...
  • health and wellness trends
    Health & Wellness Now Trendier than Material Goods, Survey...
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    In case you haven’t noticed the latest social media fads and hashtags, the Millennial...
  • cold weather pet tips
    Cold Weather Checklist to Keep Your Pets Safe This...
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    Just as you wouldn’t want to leave a dog or cat locked in a...
  • What’s the Difference between “Good” and “Bad” Cholesterol? (And...
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    Even though cholesterol often gets a bad rap, your body does need some of...
  • healthy baking ingredient swaps
    5 Simple Ingredient Swaps for Healthier Holiday Baking
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    A big part of sticking to any healthy diet is not depriving yourself of...
  • esser known signs of heart attack
    These Lesser-Known Symptoms Could Be Signs of a Heart...
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    When most people think of heart disease or heart attack symptoms, shortness of breath,...
  • must know information radon
    What Is Radon Gas, and Should Your Home Be...
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    In preparation for National Radon Action Month in January, homeowners may want to do...
  • is sugar addictive
    Is Sugar Addictive, and How Much Is Too Much?
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    It can be all too easy to fall into the trap of eating one...
  • pittsburgh health news roundup january 2018
    Pittsburgh Health News Roundup January 2018
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    To help you stay up-to-date on the latest health news in the Pittsburgh area,...
  • hat to do if you have the flu
    What to Do If You Have the Flu
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    This year, both strains of the flu virus are already widespread across country, including...
  • how to prevent a fall
    How to Prevent Falls at Home
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    Falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors, but they can also be...
  • what are opioids
    What Are Opioids?
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    This past October, President Donald Trump officially declared the opioid epidemic in America a...
  • how to prevent elder abuse
    How to Prevent Elder Abuse
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    Studies show that one in ten Americans aged 60 and over will experience some...
  • best stretches for back pain
    5 of the Best Stretches for Back Pain
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    Back pain is one of the most common ailments in the United States, affecting...
  • health myths
    4 Popular Health Myths Busted
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    The internet is a useful tool to find the information you need quickly, but...
  • essential oils health benefits
    6 Essential Oils and Their Health Benefits
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  • healthy foods to eat
    6 Important Nutrients and Why Your Body Needs Them
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    As the saying goes, “you are what you eat,” so you want to make...
  • nutrition facts
    5 Common Nutrition Myths Busted
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    Eating a healthy, nutritious diet is one of the best things we can do...
  • diet tips for weight loss
    3 Important Diet Tips for Healthy Weight Loss
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    Since March is National Nutrition Month, you might be planning a fresh start to...
  • dash diet depression
    What Is the DASH Diet and Could It Help...
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    Originally developed as a way to lower blood pressure without medication, the DASH diet...
  • signs of alcohol abuse
    Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder
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    Since April of 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. has...
  • emergency prepare plan
    Are You and Your Family Prepared in Case of...
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    Although no one expects a disaster to happen to them, the fact of the...
  • nature reduces stress
    Spending Time in Nature Changes Your Brain, Studies Say
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    It’s no secret that we don’t get outside nearly as much as our grandparents...
  • e coli prevention
    E. coli Contamination and Prevention: What You Need to...
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    With so much in the news lately about the widespread E. coli outbreak across...
  • waist to height ratio
    Waist-to-Height Ratio vs. BMI: Which Is the Better Indicator...
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    For years, Americans have been relying on BMI (body mass index) as an indicator...
  • third hand smoke
    Third-Hand Smoke: What Is It and Can It Affect...
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    You’ve probably heard of second-hand smoke — exposure to tobacco smoke by being near...
  • sunscreen tips
    5 Must-Know Sunscreen Tips for Skin Cancer Awareness Month
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    May is National Skin Cancer Awareness month, and also the time of year when...
  • eggs and heart disease
    The Egg and Heart Disease Debate: Is It Okay...
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    It wasn’t long ago that dietary experts recommended that everyone stay away from eating...
  • Could a Smell Test Be the Answer to Early...
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    Although there’s still no cure for degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, researchers have...
  • warm weather dog tips
    Keeping Your Pets Safe This Summer: 6 Essential Tips
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    Here in Pittsburgh, the weather seems to have jumped right from a cold, snowy...
  • gaming mental health
    “Gaming Disorder” Is Now a Recognized Mental Health Condition
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    As of June 18, 2018, video game addiction is now considered a recognized mental...
  • Cataract Awareness Month: Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions
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    Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in the U.S., affecting roughly 24...
  • when to see a doctor for a wound
    How Do You Know When a Wound Needs Medical...
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    When you get a minor cut or scrape, you probably don’t think twice about...
  • keto diet
    What Is the Keto Diet, and Should You Try...
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    Short for “ketogenic,” the keto diet has become one of the most popular weight...
  • natural remedies for anxiety
    Natural Remedies for Anxiety
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    Anxiety disorders affect an estimated 40 million Americans over the age of 18, yet...
  • what to do if dog stung by bee
    What to Do If Your Dog Is Stung by...
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    If your pet likes to romp around outside and enjoy the summer weather, there...
  • healthy living tips
    Calories and BMI Aren’t the Best Measures of Healthy...
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    Lots of us have health and fitness goals that involve losing weight, fitting into...
  • tick bites pittsburgh
    Tick-Borne Illnesses on the Rise in Pittsburgh: Here’s How...
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    With rising tick populations and warm weather conditions, the Pittsburgh region has seen an...
  • Backyard BBQ Tips for a Healthy, Happy Summer
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    Summer’s not over yet, and if you’re like us, you probably want to pack...
  • lawn mower safety tips
    Are You Guilty of These Lawn Mower Safety Issues?
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    Grass-cutting season is still in full swing, making this month as good as any...
  • natural remedies for poison ivy (1)
    5 Natural Remedies for Poison Ivy Rashes
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    Whether you’re hiking through the woods or weeding your front yard, coming into contact...
  • health benefits of walnuts
    Health Food Spotlight: Walnuts
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    You’re probably used to seeing walnuts listed as healthy foods to add to your...
  • what is tennis elbow
    Tennis Elbow: What Is It and How Do You...
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    If you’ve ever experienced a dull or shooting pain near your elbow that seems...
  • social media and mental health facts
    10 Facts You Didn’t Know about Social Media and...
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    Social media has become a fact of life for the 81% of the U.S....
  • stop smoking for good
    5 Unusual Smoking Cessation Tips to Try
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    Smoking cessation can be difficult, but once you overcome this obstacle, your health, wellness,...
  • healthy living after 50
    Healthy Aging Series: 5 Tips for Healthy Living after...
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    September is Healthy Aging Month, so we’ve created a Healthy Aging Series to help...
  • gratitude health benefits
    Being Thankful Comes with Health Benefits, Studies Say
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    The holiday season is just around the corner, but why wait until Thanksgiving to...
  • turmeric health benefits
    Health Food Spotlight: Turmeric
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    You might be familiar with this yellow-colored spice if you enjoy many Indian dishes,...
  • self defense tips
    Self-Defense Tips for Home and Away
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    In today’s day and age, you can’t be too careful about who you let...
  • when to get flu shot
    When Is the Best Time to Get a Flu...
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    Cooler mornings and evenings have finally made their way to the Pittsburgh area, which...
  • do processed meats cause cancer
    Do Processed Meats Cause Cancer?
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    Researchers recently analyzed a group of data involving 1.2 million women and found that...
  • what is afm
    AFM Suspected in Pittsburgh: Your Questions Answered
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    Three Pittsburgh-area children have recently been hospitalized with suspected cases of a rare polio-like...
  • does when you eat matter
    Does When You Eat Matter?
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    We have been hearing conflicting evidence for years about whether or not the timing...
  • how to protect your identity
    8 Ways to Protect Your Identity
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    Identity thefts and data breaches are rapidly growing problems that affect millions of Americans...
  • what to do about dry winter skin
    What to Do about Dry Winter Skin
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    As cooler weather starts to settle into Southwestern Pennsylvania, you might start to notice...
  • holiday travel tips
    The Ultimate Holiday Travel Safety Checklist
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    ‘Tis the season for holiday traveling, but before you head out on your trip,...
  • how can i eat healthy for the holidays
    How Can I Eat Healthy During the Holidays?
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    All of the candies, cookies, and dinners that pop up around the holidays can...
  • hunting season safety tips
    Basic Safety Tips during Hunting Season
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    Deer season is underway here in Southwestern Pennsylvania, which means that hunters and non-hunters...
  • health trends 2018
    The Facts behind 3 Popular Health Fads of 2018
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    Diet and health trends come and go each year, but not all popular fads...
  • health gifts 2018
    Top Health and Wellness Gift Ideas for 2018
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    Whether you have a fitness fanatic on your list or you’re simply looking to...
  • sunscreen bottles
    Is Sunscreen Safe?
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    May is National Skin Cancer Awareness month, so what better time to discuss one...
  • Do Kids Need Mental Health Days off from School?
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    A group of high school students in Oregon drafted a bill that was recently...
  • America’s Opioid Epidemic: 5 Surprising Stats
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    As the opioid crisis in the US continues to grow, organizations like the Centers...
  • Suicide Prevention Resources
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    Every four hours, a person dies by suicide in Pennsylvania, according to the American...
  • Is Vaping Banned? What Are the Dangers? Answers to...
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    Serious illnesses and even multiple deaths across the country have been linked to vaping,...

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