Since March is National Nutrition Month, you might be planning a fresh start to your diet and weight loss efforts for a healthier body. But many of the so-called “quick and easy” dieting options out there are far from healthy for your body, nor do they result in...
5 Common Nutrition Myths Busted
Eating a healthy, nutritious diet is one of the best things we can do for our bodies, but with the countless nutrition myths out there, it can be difficult to figure out what’s really healthy and what’s not. To help you separate nutrition fact from fiction, here are...
6 Important Nutrients and Why Your Body Needs Them
As the saying goes, “you are what you eat,” so you want to make sure you’re fueling your body with enough of the right nutrients to stay happy, healthy, and active. However, there is a lot of misinformation out there about which healthy foods to eat more of and which...
6 Essential Oils and Their Health Benefits [Infographic]
4 Popular Health Myths Busted
The internet is a useful tool to find the information you need quickly, but it can also easily circulate myths. If you’ve been following these all-too-common health myths, you may want to rethink your routine. Myth #1: You Need to Clean Your Ears Although your mother...
5 of the Best Stretches for Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common ailments in the United States, affecting 8 out of every 10 Americans at some point in their lives. Although it might seem counterintuitive, staying active is one of the best ways to help alleviate symptoms of back pain. Try...
How to Prevent Elder Abuse
Studies show that one in ten Americans aged 60 and over will experience some type of elder abuse while being cared for at home or in nursing or residential facilities. Until this past year, there have been no federal regulations that cover home-health workers, which...
What Are Opioids?
This past October, President Donald Trump officially declared the opioid epidemic in America a National Public Health Emergency. This rapidly growing health concern has also made the question, “What are opioids?” one of the most-searched terms in Google search engines...
How to Prevent Falls at Home
Falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors, but they can also be easy to prevent. To help keep yourself and your loved ones safe from injuries caused by falls at home, keep these important fall prevention tips in mind. Make Sure Every Room Has Adequate Lighting...
What to Do If You Have the Flu
This year, both strains of the flu virus are already widespread across country, including the Pittsburgh area. If you find yourself feeling under the weather and suspect that you have the flu, here’s what you can do at home to help you feel better more quickly. 1. Get...