Wellness
Wellness
The Gift of a Good Death – When the Heart is Unconquerable
By Michele Howe Four and a half years ago we received the news that my father-in-law was dying of esophageal ...
Wellness
Get Ready to Schedule Your Annual Wellness Visit to Stay Healthy
Your Health Matters By Dr. Judith Black, medical director for Senior Markets at Highmark Inc. Most adults know the importance ...
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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation—Adding Tomorrows
Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive systems of approximately 30,000 children and adults ...
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“O” Positive or Not
By Michele Howe Last month I gave blood for the first time in a long time. It had been such ...
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Electrical Stimulation Could Zap the Need for Post-Surgical Physical Therapy
For Patricia Brooks, the tingling of electrical current running through her leg was preferable to the sting of physical therapy ...
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Sports Related Eye Injuries Affect Thousands Each Year
From professional athletes to recreational leagues and young children enjoying their first season of t-ball, sports offer a fun way ...
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Diet Can Lower Blood Pressure as much as Taking Medication
Many people eat their way to high blood pressure (hypertension). It’s also possible to eat your way out of it, ...
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Doctor, Why Are You Hurting Me?
Dr. Steven G. Goldberg, DDS, FADFE The very thought of going to the dentist sends chills up the spine for ...
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Less sitting, more exercising leads to more sleeping, survey says
Great article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette today. Here’s an excerpt: Exercise may not be too stimulating before sleep — it ...