Some of the most worrisome times for parents of children with food allergies come when the children get on the school bus. The keys to making sure your student gets through the school year incident free are communication, education, and planning. The occurrence of...
Considering that suicide is the third-leading cause of death for Pennsylvania teens and young adults, it’s important to recognize warning signs, take them seriously and know where to turn for help. If you think a friend or family member is considering suicide, one of...
Creating art is a skill some people practice for hours on end, whether they’re illustrators, sculptors, or painters. However, many people who are not skilled and do not have a passion for art still can create it through art therapy. What is Art Therapy? The American...
The inaugural Harrisburg Mural Festival, sponsored by Sprocket Mural Works, aims to produce 10 murals in 10 days throughout the city from Sept. 1 to 10. In addition to the mural painting, the festival will feature a variety of community events from a meet-the-artists...
Public art, such as murals on the sides of buildings, not only spruces up communities but can improve our personal health and the well-being of our hometowns. Studies have shown that enjoying art can boost your immune system and reduce stress. The positive emotions...
As the end of August approaches, many kids become wary of what is coming: a new school year. With new teachers, new subjects, and new classmates each year, it is common for children to become anxious about the unknowns awaiting them as they go back to school. Some...
Isn’t it funny how, when you were younger, you couldn’t wait to be old enough to sit in the front seat? Then you couldn’t wait to be old enough to drive a car, stay out past 11 p.m., move out, and be an “adult.” Yet, in all of this wishing for the next exciting phase...
It’s not every day that we think about what’s going on under the surface of our skin, let alone what our veins look like, but people experience changes in the appearance of their veins more often than you might think. About 50 to 55 percent of women and 40 to 45...
Health care is complex, and the terminology can be intimidating. There may be times when your doctor prescribes unfamiliar medications or treatments. Searching the internet to learn more about a medication or treatment can add to our confusion. For example, we hear...
One in five adults in the U.S. has a mental health condition, according to Mental Health America. Unfortunately, most lack access to care for mental illnesses. Approximately 56 percent of American adults with a mental illness are unable to receive treatment. For...