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‘Black Therapy 101’ promotes continuous care of one’s mental health…Free and open to the public, Nov. 2, in East Liberty

Rob Taylor Jr. - Courier Staff Writer - November 1, 2023

SYDNEY DAVIS, HOST OF “BLACK THERAPY 101,” THURSDAY, NOV. 2, AT 38A GALLERY IN EAST LIBERTY. (PHOTO BY ART LIKE US) Day by day, month...

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Are people born with good balance? A physical therapist explains the systems that help keep you on your toes

The Conversation - October 15, 2023

People learn balance as they grow – and can usually improve their balance with practice. uzhursky/iStock via Getty Images by Gurpreet Singh, Binghamton University, State University...

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Spicy food might burn in the moment, but it likely won’t harm your health in the long term

The Conversation - October 14, 2023

by Paul D. Terry, University of Tennessee Everyone has a different tolerance for spicy food — some love the burn, while others can’t take the...

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More youth and parents discuss underage drinking

newsusa - September 29, 2023

TEENS AND BOOZE--Getty Images Stock Photo (NewsUSA) - Past month underage alcohol consumption in the United States has decreased by 53% in the past 20...

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North America’s summer of wildfire smoke: 2023 was only the beginning

The Conversation - September 3, 2023

Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen wore a face mask to protect against smoke in the air during a Pirates-Padres game on June 29,...

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Joint Pitt, state studies find link between proximity to fracking and increased cancer rates, asthma attacks, low birth weight

Pittsburgh's Public Source - August 21, 2023

Heaven Sensky, an organizer with the Center for Coalfield Justice, asks a question to James Fabisak, who presented the study findings at PennWest University...

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College students with loans more likely to report bad health and skip medicine and care, study finds

The Conversation - August 8, 2023

A new study found that those with student loans are more likely to delay medical, dental and mental health care. PeopleImages/iStock via Getty Images by...

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How common is cardiac arrest for athletes?

Word In Black - July 28, 2023

Credit: @Bronny/Instagram Bronny James survived the health scare, but on average, a competitive athlete dies from it about every three days. by Alexa Spencer Bronny James, the eldest...

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