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...
4 Facts about Deer Pennsylvania Drivers Should Know
Pennsylvania is ranked the third state in the country for the highest number of deer collisions, with the odds of hitting one in the Keystone State 1 in 52. Not only can deer collisions cause damage to your vehicle, but they can also cause serious injuries and...
Cross These 10 Items off Your List This Fall to Prep Your Home for Winter
As much as we might not want to think about it just yet, cold winter winds and snowstorms are just around the corner. Fall is the perfect time to do a little maintenance around your house so you can cozy in come winter and not have to worry about drafts, frozen pipes,...
How Can I Eat Healthy on a Budget?
Looking to eat healthier while saving money? Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation shares some easy tips.
Is Vaping Banned? What Are the Dangers? Answers to Your Vaping FAQs
Serious illnesses and even multiple deaths across the country have been linked to vaping, spurring some localities to place bans on the habit. Schools have also seen a rise in the number of students who vape – some even during class. Here are the answers to some of...
Suicide Prevention Resources
Every four hours, a person dies by suicide in Pennsylvania, according to the American Society for Suicide Prevention. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death in Pennsylvania residents between the ages of 15 and 34, and suicide rates in the state have increased by...
America’s Opioid Epidemic: 5 Surprising Stats
As the opioid crisis in the US continues to grow, organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American College of Physicians have issued guidelines to encourage physicians to prescribe fewer painkillers and instead focus on...
Do Kids Need Mental Health Days off from School?
A group of high school students in Oregon drafted a bill that was recently signed into state law allowing students to take “mental health days” off from school. While this law won’t increase the total number of days that students in the state can be absent from...
Is Sunscreen Safe?
May is National Skin Cancer Awareness month, so what better time to discuss one of the most commonly asked questions about sunscreen: is it safe? The recent bans of certain SPF ingredients in Hawaii and the Florida Keys have some people questioning whether or not...
Top Health and Wellness Gift Ideas for 2018
Whether you have a fitness fanatic on your list or you’re simply looking to give the gift of a healthier year ahead, these top wellness-inspired gift ideas could be just the ticket. Standing Desk Studies have shown that too much sitting could be bad for your health....