It is January. A time for adopting a laundry list of new habits and changing others for a new year, leading to a new you. Whether you want to exercise more, eat better, stop smoking or get more sleep, resetting goals at the beginning of the year feels like a fresh start.

Acupuncture – the insertion of tiny needles – is a traditional, ancient Chinese medical practice. Practitioners insert these tiny, thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate nerves and muscles.

Building a fitness routine is a goal many people make as part of their New Year’s resolutions, but oftentimes they abandon this goal by the time the calendar flips to February. The best way to avoid this and to stay consistent is finding a workout you enjoy and that works for your body. Experts shared their best tips on how to achieve this in your daily life.

Many people assume that if they feel fine, they don’t need to see a doctor. But according to primary care physicians, that’s exactly when preventive screenings matter most.

Every day thousands of families in the United States learn that someone they love has been diagnosed with a form of dementia such as Alzheimer’s or frontotemporal dementia (FTD). The lack of available drugs or treatments to slow the progression of these diseases can make such a diagnosis that much harder to bear. Clear Thoughts Foundation is striving to solve this problem by raising funds and launching research projects that will lead to the discovery of breakthrough drugs.

In the heart of Wexford, a new yoga studio called YogaSix has opened its doors. Designed to be welcoming to everybody — whether you are attempting your first yoga class or you are getting into your hundredth downward dog position — the studio is where you will find a likeminded community.

Though women make up the majority of the healthcare workforce globally, they remain underrepresented in leadership positions.

Crisis Center North (CCN), a nonprofit serving the greater Pittsburgh area, is set to launch a new, discreet safety initiative in collaboration with Milwaukee-based tech company Nexion Solutions.

“UPMC continues to expand world-class spine care and services in the northern communities of Pittsburgh,” says Matt El-Kadi, MD, chief of neurosurgery at UPMC Passavant and director of the UPMC Matt El-Kadi Spine Center.

“Finding a mushroom in the wild is a treasure hunt. If you’re lucky, you find free food,” said Cecily Franklin, a member of the Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club (WPMC).

The practice of meditation as a tool to help unwind the mind and cope with everyday worries or concerns has long been recommended by doctors and therapists.

Mental health advocacy has found a powerful voice in Pittsburgh through NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania, a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by mental illness.

E-bikes, or electric bicycles, have grown exponentially in popularity over the past few years.

Business owner and resident Amanda Fitzgerald agreed with Farrell. “We love that Shaler is family-oriented. It has a great sense of community, and we enjoy engaging in neighborhood events and activities,” she said.

Just north of Pittsburgh, in the quiet borough of Harmony, Ruby Sandham is pioneering a different approach to wellness—one musical note at a time.

UPMC is one of the most recognized and experienced heart transplant centers in the country. If you or a loved one has heart disease, trust the experts at UPMC. The program offers care for a wide range of heart conditions and treats high-risk patients with great outcomes.

The ancient practice of yoga has remained popular in the United States for decades.

From the moment you walk into the OSIRIS Wellness and Day Spa in Evans City, the outside world disappears.

New & Notable spotlights the accomplishments of those living & working in the northern communities of Pittsburgh.

Thiel College’s Nursing Program offers clinical experiences in both local community hospitals and larger tertiary settings.