Health + Wellness

Studies have shown that 75% of women are stressed. 3 out of 4 women. That is a huge number considering women are often the caregivers and leading roles of many households. Imagine how many lives are affected by women...

A Good Change After not seeing my Ob (OB/GYN) since my six-week check after the boys were born, it seemed only appropriate that I finally make time for my annual. The boys will be two in February after all. You may...

Every 68 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer's disease.  Alzheimer's is known as a family disease because the stress of watching a family member  slowly decline affects everyone. Everyone responds to its effects differently.... Did you know that Alzheimer's disease is the sixth-leading...

Back to school time is a busy time for parents. There is always lots to do to get kids ready to return to the classroom—new clothes, supplies, and the rigors of getting back on a schedule of getting ready...

About a month ago I came across these pictures from my honeymoon, and I thought to myself ... "Oh my word, when did I put on so much weight?"   Almost 9 years ago, Ron and I were sitting on a...

May is Maternal Mental Health Month — giving us all an opportunity to pause and reflect on the mental and emotional health of moms and moms-to-be. At Allegheny Health Network, we are devoted to caring for women — all of...

Springtime means a lot of things – one of them being fresh produce and flowers, from the local Farmers Markets. A great thing about Pittsburgh is there are so many opportunities to still buy local. Between the pop-up farmer’s in...

I have always heard "the first step is admission" to trying to change a behavior or character trait, so here goes…. I admit I have a hard time saying "no" to other people regardless of the situation. I think it truly is...

My husband and I don’t remember what it’s like to have free time.  Prior to 2014, we were the type of couple that would take off for a hike at McConnell’s Mills on a whim, or would decide on...

The community throughout Western Pennsylvania is supported by these groups and organizations and could use your help and support!  Please think of them this holiday season and especially on #GivingTuesday.  Open up your hearts and your wallets, volunteer your time, and...