Living and Wellness

You want to lead a healthier life, but don’t know how to get started. Read more here for an approach that helps you build a stronger, fitter body and mind.

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Video Recipe: Refresh Your Salad with Pinto Bean Salsa

April 16, 2018

Learn how to make this healthy pinto bean salsa that adds a fresh taste to a salad. It's full of yummy beans, corn, and avocados. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: food, healthy eating, healthy recipes, Nutrition, vegetables, video, Weeknight Dinner Recipes
Article - 6 Minute Read

Keeping Your Child Safe on the Internet at Any Age

April 13, 2018

Children of all ages are now savvier with smart devices, video chat, and other apps. Protecting kids from child predators and human traffickers has become more challenging. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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Video Recipe: Easy Shrimp and Couscous

April 11, 2018

Learn how to make this nutritious meal complete with whole grains, protein, vegetables, and a light-creamy sauce in under 30 minutes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: food, healthy eating, healthy recipes, Nutrition, recipe, recipes, Weeknight Dinner Recipes
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Video Recipe: No-Bake Black Bean Brownie Pops

April 5, 2018

These brownie pops will have you thinking you're cheating on your diet but actually, they are packed with protein and nutrients. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: Healthy Dessert Recipes, Nutrition, recipes, video
Article - 7 Minute Read

Parental Burnout: Getting a Handle on the Stress

April 5, 2018

Parenting can be exhausting no matter the age of your child. Infancy brings long nights and toddlers’ tantrums take their toll. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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Video Recipe: Roasted Garlic and Ricotta Mashed Cauliflower

March 27, 2018

Learn to make this healthier version of your favorite comfort food, mashed potatoes, by swapping cauliflower for the potatoes in our version. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: food, healthy eating, healthy recipes, Nutrition, recipe, recipes, Vegetarian and Plant-Based Recipes
Article - 1 Minute Read

In Case of Emergency (ICE): Who Should You Call?

March 23, 2018

Learn about what ICE information is and how it can help in an emergency situation. We walk you through how to set up ICE information on your cell phone. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Health, patient services
Article - 2 Minute Read

What Is Non-24? A Deep Dive into Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder

March 22, 2018

Non-24 is a circadian rhythm disorder that causes trouble sleeping and waking. It occurs when your body's clock is a bit off from the usual 24-hour cycle. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: circadian rhythm, circadian rhythm disorder, energy, insomnia, no sleep, non-24, sleep deprivation, sleeping, sleeplessness
Article - 5 Minute Read

A Special Heart and an Extra Chromosome

March 21, 2018

Ethan’s story started when I was nine weeks pregnant. Ethan was our third baby, so we were excited to add to our growing family. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Pediatrics
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