Talking about mental health is never easy, especially for teens who are struggling with depression or other issues. The Positive Painting...

UPMC’s innovative spine program is a regional leader in the treatment of complex back and neck problems. The UPMC Spine Center — located...

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When it’s time to take our vitamins, most of us unscrew the vitamin bottle, take out a pill and wash it down with a tall glass of water....

The days are shorter and drearier. The weather can be downright frigid and snow is piling up. The temptation to bury yourself under a...

Pittsburgh has had a lot of dreary days lately, so it’s not unusual to feel a little depressed and out of sorts from time to time. But as...

Grief can be devastating, and as anyone who has experienced it knows, it can take a very long time to come to terms with the array of...

“Receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer changes your life forever.” Janice Bagnato, breast cancer survivor and cofounder of Pittsburgh...

No one is immune from suffering a sports injury. From pro athletes to weekend warriors, anyone can experience sprains, strains and even...

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, approximately 15 percent of American adults report...

Women and men are not the same when it comes to heart disease. In fact, the symptoms—and risks—of heart disease and heart attack can be...

Aging brings about a host of changes, especially when it comes to our health. The good news is that these changes aren’t all bad, and...

At UPMC Passavant, frontline caregivers and hospital employees are working with hospital leaders to ensure high quality, gender-inclusive...

Despite its quirky name that has nothing to do with little gherkins, Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. The...

Tackling obstacles, climbing across nets, zipping from tree to tree—it’s all in a day’s work at a challenge course. Sometimes known as...

Hiking 36 miles in one day through the hills of western Pennsylvania may not be everyone’s idea of a good time, but for the past 25...

The undisputed benefits of exercise convince most of us to at least consider getting physically fit. Whether we need to lose weight, tone...

Neck and back pain aren’t uncommon, especially for those who sit at a computer all day long for work. That telltale stiffness in the neck...

When it comes to maintaining a healthy body, sleep ranks among the top requirements along with a balanced diet and exercise. Yet, more...

Finding out that you have breast cancer is overwhelming, and the struggle isn’t made any easier by having to figure out what to do after...