It’s been a significant year for Pennsylvania’s health care field, with changes in policy from opioid awareness to diabetes medical care access. Take a look at some of the biggest changes, and how they affect you and your family. June: Sweet Tooth Substitutes...
Here's a healthy way to host a movie night: make it a Flick & Flex night! Come up with simple exercises you can do when things happen throughout the movie to get off the couch and get your blood flowing. We came up with some ideas for you to do as you watch! Have...
Baking a few batches of holiday cookies? You don't have to give up your favorite baked goods to stay healthy this holiday season. Keep the delicious flavor and eat healthier by using these easy ingredient alternatives. For more healthy #HolidayRecipes, head to our...
Decking the halls and your home, too? ‘Tis the season to decorate—but before you break out the bright lights, take a few precautions.
A personal health record (PHR) is a tool you can use to help manage your health and track your care. PHRs also can be important tools for parents to keep track of their children’s health. Parents who keep a PHR are more likely to adhere to the recommended wellness...
It’s no surprise that December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month. Did you know there were more than 185,000 toy-related emergency room-treated injuries last year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)? You can reduce the chances of...
Get in the #GivingTuesday spirit and donate to a local food bank. Here's what to put in (and leave out) of your grocery cart. Did you know more than 1.76 million Pennsylvanians—one in seven—are at risk of going hungry? Before you toss those leftover...
Are you prepared for whatever the holidays throw at you? Keep these first-aid essentials on hand to tackle anything from cooking burns to winter bugs. For additional winter emergency kit ideas, check out the American Red Cross holiday safety tips. Aloe vera: to...
Did you know it’s #AntibioticSafetyWeek? Don’t let germs outsmart you—follow these steps to make sure your body can fight infections effectively. A safe, doctor-prescribed antibiotic treatment course can do a world of good when you’re suffering from a bacterial...
This holiday season, give yourself the gift of health by following these self-care tips.