Pennsylvania school rules for vaccinations have been updated, and the grace period for students to be up to date on immunizations essentially has shrunk to the first week of school. After that, they can be sent home until they comply. Vaccines protect children against...
While you are enjoying a summer cookout with your co-workers or celebrating at a family member’s graduation party, you are most likely going to consume food that is prepared in someone’s home. For the people in charge of food preparation for summer gatherings, it is...
Even though Pennsylvania is in the northern part of the United States, its inhabitants experience all of the seasons, including a scalding summer. So how can you run your morning mile without doing your body more harm than good? There are two major health concerns...
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the large intestine, causing cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation. Although the symptoms of IBS are uncomfortable and, quite frankly, annoying, this form of bowel disease...
Striving to maintain or achieve healthy habits this summer? Sunshine and warm weather might coax you outside, but they won’t motivate you to exercise! There is a cooler, more gentle way to maintain your body without the labor-intensive or painful problems of...
There are long- and short-term health benefits of quitting smoking. Learn how your body changes over time after you stop. Cigarettes contain nearly 7,000 chemicals. A large percentage of these are harmful and cause cancer. Quitting smoking is no easy feat, but the...
If you’ve visited a doctor or medical facility and submitted your health insurance information, you’ve eventually received a “this is not a bill” paper known as an explanation of benefits (EOB). Just because it’s not a bill, don’t toss it aside. It's a statement of...
Summer is perfect for spending time outdoors, taking in vitamin D, and making memories with your family. When the heatwave of summer rolls around, protection from overexposure to sunlight isn’t the only thing you need to worry about. Humidity, the amount of...
Not all sunscreens are right for your skin. This summer, know what kind of sunscreen you should use to avoid uncomfortable burns and reduce your risk of sun-related dangers. Chemical Sunscreen — contains organic (carbon-based) compounds, like PABA, that create...
Looking for an extra benefit in doing some outside chores? Well, did you know that doing chores can actually burn calories? Check out how many calories are burned by doing these common chores.