Health & Wellness

Explore a wide range of health and wellness topics designed to help you feel your best—physically, mentally, and emotionally. From everyday tips to expert insights, we’ve got you covered.

Health & Wellness Senior Care

5 Ways to Support Senior Patients and Their Families During the Holidays

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

The holiday season is an excellent opportunity to support your senior care patients and their families by preparing them to ...

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Dealing With Addiction During The Holidays

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

Holidays can be very difficult for those who are in recovery, those who know people who drink or party too ...

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Pediatrics

The Case Against Claus

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

Childwise: A column for parents of children from birth to 21 By Kathleen Ganster Santa Claus, that big, old jolly ...

Health & Wellness

Local Doctors Warn of Holiday Health Hazards

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

Holiday Injuries Pack Area Urgent Cares The holidays won’t be merry and bright for the many local folks who will ...

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Minding your Manners During Flu Season

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

By Anna Post Knowing appropriate flu etiquette is an important step in preventing flu transmission. Why? Because no one wants to ...

Senior Care

Eight Things You Need to Know about Long-Term Care

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

By Harold Lustig Many of us don’t think about long-term care (LTC) until elderly parents need it or we come ...

Health & Wellness

Activities for the Mind, Body & Soul

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

Both seniors and adult children agree: staying physically active is a major challenge for older adults, according to research conducted ...

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Health Department Offers Shingles Vaccine Free of Charge

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

Available to Uninsured & Underinsured People 50 and Older While Supplies Last The Allegheny County Health Department is offering the ...

Health & Wellness

Never Lose Hope in Dealing with Your Fears and Anxieties

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

By Stanley Popovich When your fears and depression have the best of you, it is easy to feel that things ...

Pediatrics

Childwise: How Do You Choose a Family-Friendly and Safe Holiday Vacation?

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

By Kathleen Ganster Families often travel to visit other family members or to take their own holiday vacations over the ...