Optimal Recovery
If you’re a fitness enthusiast, you want to make the most of each workout and speed up your recovery time to maximize strength and endurance gains. Saunas and…
All Stories
Seeking Relief
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that causes bloating, diarrhea, cramping and abdominal pain. Unfortunately, there's no cure for this…
Sleep Better Together
Sleep is the most relaxing part of the day, but it can be a hassle when sharing a bed with a restless partner. Fortunately, a trending method from Scandinavia…
Essential Management
Managing diabetes involves more than just watching what you eat. For women with diabetes, routine blood tests are essential for health management. Monitor…
Nutrition & Fitness
Hearty Beef and Veggie Stir-Fry
Here’s a simple and hearty beef recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight: Beef and Veggie Stir-Fry Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced…
Work Out At Work
Finding time for regular exercise during your daily routine can be tough when you’re working. Even if you find time once work is over, you may be too tired.…
Don't Forget Fiber
One of the best ways to maintain your health is by following a well-balanced diet, and a crucial part of that balance is fiber. Fiber is an indigestible…
Antioxidants: The Cellular Cleaning Crew
The term “antioxidants” has been added to labels on everything from sauces to skin care products. By scavenging and neutralizing free radicals, these compounds…
'Tis the Season to Manage Grief
The holiday season, for all its hype to be merry and bright, is an emotional affair. For those who have suffered the loss of a loved one, grief can feel…
All About Heart
The heart is one of the body’s most important organs, but it’s also a delicate one. Heart disease is the main cause of death for men and women throughout the…
The Gift of Health
Purchasing the perfect gift for a friend or family member can be tricky. You want to make sure it’s something that’s appreciated and useful, but also…
Protect Yourself
Passwords are part of our daily lives and can at times be frustrating. Creating them and remembering them can be stressful. But a poor password can cause even…
Shared Connections
Finding happiness and meaning takes a village, whether you’re 5 or 95. So says 18-year-old Jenny Schlossberg, whose own village includes her parents and…
Make Fitness A Habit
Developing a consistent routine takes time, and turning exercise into a habit can be challenging, but it’s essential to create a ritual that sticks. Here are…
Mind & Body
Attaining Equilibrium: Three life practices that can help balance hormones
Balancing hormones naturally is critical to maintaining overall health and well-being. Hormones are chemical messengers produced by glands in the endocrine…
Empowering and Inspiring
Each March, as part of professional development offerings, Hampton High School provides a health and wellness fair for teachers, and workshops sponsored by…
A pathway to better well-being
Health fairs, wellness fairs, health and wellness fairs — they go by these names and more. Call them what you will, for the terminology is hardly important.…
Welcome to Bloom
Members of the Allegheny County Schools Health Insurance Consortium know and use Highmark’s Virtual Physical Care Program, powered by Sword. This program is…
Why Wellness Matters: Be good to yourself and utilize your health care benefits
When the trustees of the Allegheny County Schools Health Insurance Consortium (ACSHIC) introduced small deductibles into this year’s benefits plan, they…
Healthy Stretch
It may be fun to be able to touch your toes, but there are a host of health benefits that come with improving your body’s flexibility. And one of the best ways…
Nutrition & Fitness
Brain Food
It’s no secret that making nutrition a priority improves physical health, but having good nutrition can also boost mental health, including improved mood,…
Breaking the Cycle
Understanding procrastination can be complicated. It’s used as a coping mechanism to deal with anxiety, but it also can create more anxiety. To help prevent…
Don't Burn Out
When a person is in a state of complete physical, emotional and mental exhaustion, that’s burnout. There are many factors that can lead someone to suffer from…
Nutrition & Fitness
Easy Weeknight Stress-Free Dinner: One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken
When it comes to weeknight dinners, simplicity is key. This one-pan meal combines juicy lemon garlic chicken with a colorful medley of roasted vegetables for a…