What Is the Difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?

What Is the Difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a national health initiative to help the general public better understand what diabetes is, what its symptoms are, and how they can better manage and even prevent symptoms. One of the most common questions that people ask...

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Pittsburgh Area Opioid Addiction Still on the Rise

Pittsburgh Area Opioid Addiction Still on the Rise

Opioid addiction in the Pittsburgh area has been a growing public health concern in recent years. According to experts at the Allegheny Institute for Public Policy, Southwestern Pennsylvania, including Allegheny and its surrounding counties, has seen one of the...

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4 Early Warning Signs of Dementia to Look For

4 Early Warning Signs of Dementia to Look For

Sometimes in the flurry and frustration of looking for lost keys, the thought of dementia and Alzheimer’s can creep into your head. While occasionally misplacing keys or not being able to recall the name of a book are not necessarily signs of a memory-degenerative...

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How to Boost Your Brain Health

How to Boost Your Brain Health

Most of us understand that eating right and getting enough exercise are integral parts of staying healthy physically, but many people often overlook the importance of their mental health when it comes to their overall wellness. Whether you’re looking for ways to boost...

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7 Foods to Avoid for a Healthier You

7 Foods to Avoid for a Healthier You

Some of the most popular health and wellness trends involve DIY recipes for fruit and vegetable smoothies, overnight oatmeal, and other similar health-conscious foods. Equally important as knowing which foods to pile on your plate, though, is also knowing which foods...

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Kick the Habit: 3 Quick Tips to Quit Smoking

Kick the Habit: 3 Quick Tips to Quit Smoking

No matter how long you’ve smoked or used smokeless tobacco products, there’s no reason why you can’t be successful at kicking the habit for good and reaping the countless health benefits of living tobacco-free. To help you get started, here are three tips to keep in...

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4 Fall Safety Tips to Keep in Mind This Season

4 Fall Safety Tips to Keep in Mind This Season

As the cooler, crisp fall air moves in and the days slowly get shorter, you might be looking forward to curling up by the fireplace or lighting a few pumpkin-scented candles. But before you jump right into pumpkin season, take a look at these four fall safety tips to...

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Heroin Use Prevention Resources

Heroin Use Prevention Resources

Heroin use has become an epidemic, not only in our community, but across the country. In fact, drug overdoses are now the leading cause of death in Americans under the age of 50, with an estimated 59,000 to 65,000 deaths caused by drug overdose in 2016 alone (New York...

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6 Tips for Better Stress Management

6 Tips for Better Stress Management

Acute bouts of stress are a normal part of life. This is your body’s way of alerting you to a potential danger, threat, or difficult situation. But according to the American Psychological Association, most Americans are experiencing a high level of chronic stress,...

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