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 News & Trends
MVH’s New Primary Care Resource Center Opens
Program officials, medical staff and dignitaries toured the new onsite Primary Care Resource Center (PCRC) at Monongahela Valley Hospital last ...
Senior Care
8 Memory-Sharing Activities for Someone with Alzheimer’s
“Remember that time when…” Uncle Bob began, launching into a story that soon had everyone smiling and laughing. “At Dad’s ...
Health & Wellness
Volunteering Is Good For Your Health … And Your Career
By Donna Cardillo, RN Volunteering has long been touted as a great way to “give back” and make a positive ...
Health & Wellness
Be Active: Have Fun this Summer
By Sally Carey Many enjoyable, outside activities can only be done when the weather is warmer, such as golfing, kayaking, ...
Health & Wellness
Healthy Bones Reduce the Risk of Osteoporosis and Falls
By Dr. Judith Black As we age, our bones naturally begin to weaken. One in two women and one in ...
Senior Care
Alzheimer’s Conversation Tips
Capturing and leveraging memories that trigger an emotional response can effectively help manage the behaviors of someone with Alzheimer’s or ...
Pediatrics
Childwise: What if Your Child is the Victim of Sexual Abuse?
Childwise is a medical advice column for parents of children ages birth to 21. By Kathleen Ganster The Jerry Sandusky ...
Health & Wellness Senior Care
Your Health Matters: Seniors and Summer Safety
By Dr. Judith Black, medical director for Senior Markets at Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia Warm, sunny days ...
Health & Wellness
In Sickness and in Health, Animals Really Are Man’s Best Friend
The many benefits associated with owning a pet. By Donna Cardillo, RN Pets have long been part of the American ...
Senior Care
Toll of Caregiving is Widespread
Asking for help when the burden of caring for a loved one gets to be too much isn’t a sign ...
