As we approach winter, it’s important to keep our immune systems strong and limit the amount of germs we come into contact with. Washing our hands often is critical, especially because we’ll be spending more time indoors with others, where germs can be shared easily....
There are many reasons that giving back through volunteering is a great thing to do for you and your community—especially around the holiday dedicated to giving thanks. This Thanksgiving, you can try volunteering at a food bank and serving people who are less...
Why are diabetes rates so high in Pennsylvania, and what can be done to lower them? Incidences of diabetes are on the rise across America, and Pennsylvania is no exception. More than 1.3 million Pennsylvanians have diabetes, and an additional 3 million...
Having discussions about end-of-life discussions can be tough. Here are some tips to help these conversations go a little more smoothly.
Having a family member become a hospice patient is difficult—sometimes unbearable. But you are not alone. 1.43 million Medicare patients were enrolled in hospice care in 2016 alone, and most of them had a loving family member just like you. Dealing with...
End-of-life care decisions can cause stress for families, especially when they are choosing what kind of care to provide, understanding which programs an individual is eligible for, and deciding when to administer medical aid. Luckily, there are resources to help...
If you experience anxiety, you probably know that stress makes it worse. Unfortunately, work is a place where stress commonly occurs. Getting stressed at work happens to everyone, and it’s perfectly normal. But stress that is persistent and impairs daily...
Many cancers can be caught before you have symptoms. And the earlier the cancer is detected, the better your options are for treatments and the better your chances of beating the disease. Breast cancer is no different. Breast cancer is the second most...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while we are aware of all of the pink ribbons, pink-themed sports events, and local walks on the subject, there are many myths about breast cancer we might not know are untrue. Here are four myths and facts...
People commonly think only about how heart disease affects men. In actuality, heart disease affects women, too. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease and stroke cause one in three women’s deaths each year, while one in 30 women dies of...