Have you ever heard of a short-term health insurance policies? They are plans designed to provide coverage for a limited time when you are between insurance policies. For example, if you are a student taking a semester off of school or you are between jobs,...
Atrial fibrillation—commonly called Afib—is an irregular, often rapid heart rate characterized by palpitations, dizziness, and shortness of breath. It can lead to stroke, heart disease, heart failure, and other complications. During Afib, the atria—the heart’s two...
The opioid crisis is a national epidemic that continues to grow throughout Pennsylvania and across the country. More than 63,000 Americans died as a result of a drug overdose during 2016. That number will likely continue to rise. An estimated 2 million Americans will...
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. Because children usually won’t take precautions for their eye health themselves, it’s important that parents and family members play an active role in their children’s vision health. Because so much of learning in...
For years now, wearable fitness trackers have been trending in the health-and-wellness world. Some people love how wearing a fitness tracker motivates them to get moving, while others just love the data it tracks—from your daily step count to your fitness progress....
Is your workout lacking some good jams? Take your exercising to the next level with this playlist! Start Me Up - The Rolling Stones I Wanna Get Better - Bleachers Don't Bring Me Down - Electric Light Orchestra Run Wild - Thutmose ft. NoMBe Gettin' Jiggy Wit It - Will...
Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death and disability in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart disease and cancer are the nation’s top two killers, with diabetes—another preventable disease—also appearing in the...
Children have mixed feelings about going back to school. For some, it’s exciting to see all of their friends they missed over the summer. For others, the idea of leaving the freedom of summer behind sounds like anything but fun. For children with autism, the...
Health can be a day-by-day or hour-by-hour matter for kids with chronic illnesses. Going to school with their peers requires careful planning and attention to detail to keep them safe and healthy. If you’re a parent in this situation, you may be...
Pennsylvania is known for many things––our role in the American Revolution; our vast rural landscape; our chocolate; and our sports teams. U.S. News ranks Pennsylvania 16th out of the 50 states when it comes to economic opportunity and 26th in health care quality,...