Western Pennsylvania Guide to Good Health

01/02/2026

Berenson is a former New York Times reporter and now independent journalist and the author of ‘Tell Your Children.’

01/02/2026

Negative thoughts weaken our health and ripple through society and the environment, while positive minds and actions bring healing and renewal.

12/01/2025

What Seniors Need to Know - Medicare Advantage Plans 2026
By Crystal Manning

Significant changes are coming to Medicare Advantage plans in 2026, including increased payments, updates to Part D coverage, and new regulations aimed at improving benefits. As demand for medical services continues to increase, Medicare Advantage plans must carefully align benefits with this increased demand to support members’ health needs today and in the future.

https://www.guidetogoodhealth.com/enrolling-in-medicare-medicare-specialists-of-pittsburgh-can-help-1

11/06/2025

Interested in good health and local healthcare providers? Check out our Fall issue at www.guidetogoodhealth.com now online

10/13/2025

https://superage.com/your-body-is-a-regenerative-system-heres-how-to-teach-your-cells-to-repair/

Backed by human studies: how sleep, diet, exercise, and mindfulness activate your body’s repair systems, plus a checklist to start now.

09/22/2025

https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/trump-admin-says-tylenol-use-in-pregnancy-linked-to-autism-5918541?utm_source=ref_share&utm_campaign=copy

Officials are recommending pregnant women avoid acetaminophen, unless they have high fevers.

08/20/2025

Few can fully appreciate both the unchanging art and rapidly changing science like a healthcare professional who has worked in both eras. Diane L. Puccetti, RN, BSN, MS, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at St. Clair Health, began her career in nursing at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh before moving to St. Clair Health in 2004.
“I came to St. Clair as the operating room (OR) manager and, at first, we weren’t that busy, but the goal was to make it busy,” she said, recalling that in the early days of her tenure there were 12 operating rooms that were usually done with all surgeries for the day by early afternoon. That soon changed.
https://www.guidetogoodhealth.com/the-future-of-st-clair-health-is-bright-with-high-tech-and-high-quality-care

08/17/2025

Promoting Fitness for Kids: Building Healthy Habits for Life
https://www.guidetogoodhealth.com/promoting-fitness-for-kids-building-healthy-habits-for-life

Fitness for kids is not just about exercise; it’s about creating an environment where children can thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally.

08/17/2025

Lifestyle influences your health more than genetics. Know your family history but remember that your behavior is more predictive of your future health. Simple actions have great benefits: go for a walk, eat produce, hydrate well, get enough sleep, watch your weight, get a pet and put down your phone.

08/17/2025

Hope
At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.
~
Frida Kahlo

08/15/2025

08/13/2025

20 Things I Learned Reading the Guide to Good
1. Your heart health is your job, not your doctor’s job. Most of the factors that lead to heart disease are lifestyle choices and can be modified by behavior change. Don’t smoke, limit unprocessed food and alcohol, maintain a healthy weight, and be as active as possible. Most heart disease is preventable if you make smart choices.

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https://www.guidetogoodhealth.com/twenty-things-i-learned-from-reading-the-western-pennsylvania-guide-to-good-health