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Women's Health

Eating Disorders: No Longer Just For Young Females

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Dr. Kim Dennis For decades, the topic of eating disorders conjured an immediate stereotype – female, beautiful, a high achiever, affluent, ...

Senior Care

8 Memory-Sharing Activities for Someone with Alzheimer’s

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

“Remember that time when…” Uncle Bob began, launching into a story that soon had everyone smiling and laughing. “At Dad’s ...

Senior Care

Alzheimer’s Conversation Tips

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Capturing and leveraging memories that trigger an emotional response can effectively help manage the behaviors of someone with Alzheimer’s or ...

Senior Care

Disagreement over the TV Volume Setting

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Rich Filar Disagreement over the television setting can be problematic even in families where no one has hearing loss, ...

Senior Care

Free Alzheimer’s Training Now Available To Local Family Caregivers

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

The local Home Instead Senior Care® office is offering a unique approach to help area families in Southeast Allegheny County ...

Senior Care

Gateway Health Plan® Health Awareness Series (H.A.S.) is Good Medicine for Pittsburgh Seniors

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

“Good morning everybody,” says Dr. Shawn Files, Medical Director, Gateway Health Plan®, as she cheerfully greets everyone at the Mt. ...

Senior Care

Walking Reduces Anxiety in Older Women

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

A recent study says a brisk walk can reduce a variety of psychological symptoms such as anxiety, stress and depression.  ...