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  • Penn College Hosting Free FAFSA Assistance Sessions0

    Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Financial Aid Office will assist current and future college students and their families in completing the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Colleges and universities – along with federal and state higher education agencies and other funding organizations – require the FAFSA to determine student eligibility for federal and state

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  • Take Control: The First Step Toward a Healthier You0

    Take care of yourself. There are people who love you and want you to be around. For me I want to be here for my wife and our future kids. Every decision you make affects your future self — so make choices that move you in the right direction. Take Control The first step is

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  • UPMC Expert: How the End of Daylight Saving Time Affects Your Sleep and Health0

    Each November, we “fall back” by setting our clocks one hour earlier as Daylight Saving Time ends. While gaining an extra hour of sleep may sound like a bonus, the shift can still disrupt your body’s internal clock, especially if you’re already sleep-deprived. Our circadian rhythm, which regulates sleep and wake cycles, is influenced by

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  • UPMC Experts: Finding Hope After Pregnancy Loss0

    Pregnancy and/or infant loss can be one of the most devastating experiences a person can face. Whether it happens early in pregnancy or later on, the grief can be deep, complex, and often invisible to others. During Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we honor those who have suffered this loss and acknowledge the many

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  • UPMC Breast Surgeon: The Power of Early Detection0

    Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women, but it is also one of the most treatable when caught early. Early detection not only improves survival rates but can also mean less aggressive treatment and a better quality of life. As we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is an important reminder

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  • UPMC Expert: Headaches and Seasonal Changes0

    For many people, the transition from one season to the next brings more than cooler mornings or longer days. It also brings headaches. If you notice that your head starts to ache when the weather shifts, you are not imagining things. Seasonal changes can trigger headaches and migraines in a variety of ways, and understanding

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  • UPMC Dermatologist: Don’t Put Away the Sunscreen Yet0

    As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, sunscreen often gets pushed to the back of the cabinet. After all, if the sun does not feel as strong in September and October, do you really need to apply it daily? The truth is yes. Your skin still benefits from protection long after summer ends. Fall

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  • UPMC Orthopaedic Surgeon: Joint Replacements Restore Everyday Living0

    For many people, chronic joint pain is more than uncomfortable. It changes daily life. Walking the dog, climbing stairs, or playing with grandchildren can go from enjoyable moments to daunting tasks. Over time, the things that bring us joy may slowly disappear from our routines. When joint pain reaches the point where it limits independence

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  • UPMC Orthopaedic Surgeon: Joint Replacements Restore Everyday Living0

    For many people, chronic joint pain is more than uncomfortable. It changes daily life. Walking the dog, climbing stairs, or playing with grandchildren can go from enjoyable moments to daunting tasks. Over time, the things that bring us joy may slowly disappear from our routines. When joint pain reaches the point where it limits independence

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  • UPMC Lactation Consultant: The Power of Breastfeeding0

    Breastfeeding is a personal choice, and one that comes with powerful health benefits for both mother and baby. August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, making it a great time to highlight how nursing supports lifelong wellness, strengthens bonds, and can even benefit communities as a whole. Health Benefits for Baby Breast milk is often called

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  • UPMC Sports Medicine Doctor: Protecting Your Hands in Sports0

    Whether you’re catching pitches behind home plate, swinging a bat, or grabbing passes on the football field, your hands are doing important work. Unfortunately, the hands, fingers, and thumbs are some of the most commonly injured parts of the body across all ages. Catchers and Hand Injuries: A Common Pairing In baseball and softball, catchers

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  • Puppy Care 101

    Puppy Care 1010

    Welcoming a new puppy into a home is a rewarding and exciting venture that comes with a good deal of responsibility. The first few months of a young dog’s life are essential for development, which impacts the puppy’s behavior, health and well-being for the duration of the animal’s life. It’s crucial to provide proper care,

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