Health

T hinking about taking some personal time off this summer? It might look and feel a bit different this year in the midst of the novel coronavirus pand...

Although takeout has long been a convenience enjoyed by people around the world, in recent months takeout became a key way for many restaurants to sta...

Summer is back, and while the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the cancellation of festivals, concerts and other large gatherings, people who enjoy bein...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that people wear cloth face coverings in public settings where social distancing measur...

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 had a dramatic effect on the global economy. Businesses were shuttered seemingly overnight as public he...

The question of how much liquid to consume daily basis has no simple answer. Several studies have shown differing recommendations. However, specific f...

To say the Allegheny County Schools Health Insurance Consortium’s website was in need of an upgrade prior to its March 2020 relaunch would be an under...

Social distancing has changed the way people live. But as many areas began to reopen on a limited basis, returning to some semblance of normalcy becam...

Many people consider their gyms much more than a place to exercise. A gym can be a great place to socialize while trying to stay healthy. Having frien...

Independence Day is around the corner. Families are likely prepping to watch or set off fireworks and sparklers. However, the Fourth of July celebrati...

The novel coronavirus pandemic has prompted unprecedented changes to the ways people go about their daily lives. Donning face masks, engaging in conta...

Children may be more deeply affected by social distancing than any other group of people. In a matter of weeks, millions of young children and adolesc...

Michigan voters in November 2018 passed a ballot measure that legalized cannabis for recreational use, making the Great Lakes State the first in the M...

Sorting through all the latest health fads, trends and research-based health information can be as stressful and overwhelming as shopping for a new ca...

Every team needs a coach — a point person with experience, perspective and the ability to provide trustworthy guidance during challenging times. When ...

Sustaining a twisted ankle, waking up with body aches and a fever or enduring a respiratory infection that makes it difficult to breath may all cause ...

Many of us have been there. It’s that moment when your medical bill from a procedure you underwent weeks ago shows up in your mailbox. Having to under...

A positive, can-do attitude can figuratively move mountains. If your idea of a mountain is increasing physical activity, getting fit and maintaining a...