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...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the topic, which is important year-round, is now in the news more than ever. “Mental health is...

When Jack Schrass needed heart surgery, he didn’t have far to go. He drove five minutes to UPMC Passavant–McCandless where a pioneering...

“How do you get your protein?” “Oh, no worries, you eat salad, right?” “Aren’t you always hungry?” For those following a plant-based...

Like so many other things, the way we receive healthcare changed dramatically during the pandemic, especially for those seeking mental...

Recent statistics by the World Health Organization reveal that more than 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia. Cognitive...

Aging in place is becoming more popular with seniors headed toward retirement. Before, people would outfit their current residences with...