The number of children with nearsightedness across the United States has soared in recent decades and the medical community is trying to figure out the reasons behind the trend.
When Jeff Jalbrizikowski was in Chicago for a work conference recently, he searched for, and found, a float therapy spa.
The American Red Cross said it’s blood supply is critically low and is issuing an urgent plea for blood donors across Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland.
Jacqueline Lapisardi had every reason to believe she was in the clear.
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Now that Southwestern Pennsylvanians made it through changing their clocks with the end of daylight saving time, many are still faced with the gloomy reality of days getting shorter for about the next six weeks.
When Joan Marie Wallace suffered a massive stroke while on a Jan. 10 business trip to San Diego, doctors gave her a 4% chance of surviving.
Millions of Americans live with the pain and inflammation caused by osteoarthritis and many find relief by taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs.
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In case you hadn’t noticed, a meatless burger craze is underway.
Washington High School Science teacher Jim Tiano said he sees “a lot of untapped talent in my students.”
When it comes to heart attacks, it turns out the symptoms are the same for both men and women after all.
We all tend to think we’re invincible – especially when we’re young.
The boxes are visible at the drugstore recently, but also possibly even at your local gas station, coffee shop or restaurant.
The average and median age of the U.S. population is rising, and the composition of the workforce is rising with it.
For more than seven years, Aetna has been a proud sponsor of National Council on Aging’s BenefitsCheckUp, offering older adults the opportunity to learn about programs and services that could save them money and provide much-needed assistance.
The Home-Delivered Meal Program is important in so many ways.
The following flu shot sites have been established in Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging’s Washington and Greene counties service areas:
State Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-Carroll Township) will co-host the Washington County Senior Expo which is being held at Sept. 26 at Washington Crown Center Mall. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Editor’s note: This story is part of a Total Health series the Observer- Reporter is producing in conjunction with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging.
Editor’s note: This listing is part of a Total Health series the Observer- Reporter is producing in conjunction with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging.
Editor’s note: This story is part of a Total Health series the Observer- Reporter is producing in conjunction with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging.
editor's pick
Now that Southwestern Pennsylvanians made it through changing their clocks with the end of daylight saving time, many are still faced with the gloomy reality of days getting shorter for about the next six weeks.
When Joan Marie Wallace suffered a massive stroke while on a Jan. 10 business trip to San Diego, doctors gave her a 4% chance of surviving.
Millions of Americans live with the pain and inflammation caused by osteoarthritis and many find relief by taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs.
editor's pick
In case you hadn’t noticed, a meatless burger craze is underway.
Washington High School Science teacher Jim Tiano said he sees “a lot of untapped talent in my students.”
When it comes to heart attacks, it turns out the symptoms are the same for both men and women after all.
We all tend to think we’re invincible – especially when we’re young.
The boxes are visible at the drugstore recently, but also possibly even at your local gas station, coffee shop or restaurant.
The average and median age of the U.S. population is rising, and the composition of the workforce is rising with it.
For more than seven years, Aetna has been a proud sponsor of National Council on Aging’s BenefitsCheckUp, offering older adults the opportunity to learn about programs and services that could save them money and provide much-needed assistance.
The Home-Delivered Meal Program is important in so many ways.
The following flu shot sites have been established in Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging’s Washington and Greene counties service areas:
State Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-Carroll Township) will co-host the Washington County Senior Expo which is being held at Sept. 26 at Washington Crown Center Mall. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Editor’s note: This story is part of a Total Health series the Observer- Reporter is producing in conjunction with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging.
Editor’s note: This listing is part of a Total Health series the Observer- Reporter is producing in conjunction with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging.
Editor’s note: This story is part of a Total Health series the Observer- Reporter is producing in conjunction with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging.
When I was a child, I can remember my grandparents going to the local senior center.
Editor’s note: This story is part of a Total Health series the Observer-Reporter is producing in conjunction with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging.
Editor’s note: This story is part of a Total Health series the Observer- Reporter is producing in conjunction with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging.
Editor’s note: This story is part of a Total Health series the Observer-Reporter is producing in conjunction with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging.
Editor’s note: This story is part of a Total Health series the Observer-Reporter is producing in conjunction with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging.
Editor’s note: This story is part of a Total Health series the Observer-Reporter is producing in conjunction with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging.
Editor’s note: This story is part of a Total Health series the Observer-Reporter is producing in conjunction with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging.
Editor’s note: This story is part of a Total Health series the Observer-Reporter is producing in conjunction with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging.
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging has some tips to finding savings for seniors’ health care.
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Cauliflower is having a moment.
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Jen Manfredi-Foster has been a runner for 30 years.
As a society, we are constantly being inundated by the latest diet trends. We are bombarded by claims like “no need to exercise” or “eat what you want, when you want.” And while the types of diets may change, the “no fail” messages remain the same.
When I became editorial director of niche publications for the Observer Publishing Company nearly two years ago, Total Health was the first title that I really felt connected to – in essence, it became my baby. I loved how the topic resonated with readers of all ages and demographics. Health…
There’s no mistaking the freshness that a piece of peppermint chewing gum imparts to your mouth or the clean, fresh breath you get when using a minty mouthwash. There’s a good reason for that and it’s based in essential oils. After all, Listerine is one of the world’s most popular mouthwashe…
The Pittsburgh Pirates partnered with Allegheny Heath Network Trauma Centers’ Trauma Prevention Community Outreach Program to offer Stop the Bleed training to 240 staff on March 20 and to install QuickClot bleeding control kits to enhance safety throughout PNC Park.
This month, we’re focusing on dental health and wondering how orthodontics and the process of straightening the teeth with braces has changed through the years. We talk with Dr. Robert Good II (DMD, MDS) and Dr. Ronald Good (DMD, MDS), who are board certified specialists in orthodontics and …
I’ve heard that athletes tend to have a lot of cavities and dental problems. Why is this?
There’s a growing movement for students in Pennsylvania’s secondary schools to learn more than the three Rs by adding three more letters to their curriculum: CPR. An increasing number of states are recognizing cardiopulmonary resuscitation as an extremely valuable skill and have passed laws …
Heather Holtschlag tries an infrared sauna in this month's Healthy Habits.
A local expert offers tips on how to keep your New Year's resolutions going.
A practicing optometrist for 29 years, Dr. Lynn Pavlic OD, has a private optometry practice on Beau Street in Washington. She received her undergraduate degree from Washington & Jefferson College, her Bachelors of Visual Science from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1987 and her …
Surgeons at Allegheny Health Network have become the first in the region to treat metastatic spinal tumors using an innovative, minimally-invasive technology known as the OsteoCool RF Ablation System from Medtronic.
Do you have reading glasses stashed everywhere? Do you squint while reading a menu or texting on your phone? Even if you never needed glasses and have had 20/20 vision your entire life, no one is immune to middle-age presbyopia, which is a normal part of aging and causes the gradual loss of …
Lately, my goal has been to eat healthier snacks during the day, since I’m a big fan of chips and candy bars. What can you recommend as alternatives?
Did you know that nearly one third of American adults have high blood pressure? That was the statistic reported in 2016, and it’s about to rise dramatically thanks to a change in guidelines on blood pressure target numbers. Even more worrisome is the fact that only half of those who have hig…
People are willingly subjecting themselves to extreme cold temperatures – in the name of health.
Paula Lis is the perfect example of the reason why people should consult their physician before beginning an exercise program.
February is American Heart Month, and so often we focus on the signs and symptoms of heart attack or stroke in adults. But, the reality is that cardiovascular issues affect children, too. We spoke to Dr. Lee Beerman, director of both the Electrophysiology Services and Pediatric Arrhythmia pr…
If you live in a location that has a harsh winter, you know that this type of year brings all types of inconveniences, from driving on icy roads to needing to bundle up wherever you go. But the winter brings a whole new set of challenges to the elderly population and those with compromised h…
January is Thyroid Awareness Month, so we sought out endocrinologist Dr. Wayne Evron at St. Clair Hospital to talk about thyroid issues, risk factors and treatments. Dr. Evron did his undergraduate studies and went to medical school at the University of Pennsylvania, his internship at the Un…
When we speak of healthy living, we primarily talk about diet and exercise. Rarely will we ever talk about the importance of an annual physical examination, yet, this is a key component to preventative healthcare, says a local physician.
It’s the same old New Year’s resolution we make year after year: Lose weight, eat healthier. But how do we accomplish that goal? Eating healthy is also a health goal for those who don’t have to lose weight, but who may be dealing high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes or cardiac issues.
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