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Women’s Health and Benefits of Omega-3 Fish Oil

Until the 1990s, most research involving human health and disease used the “male model”. As a result, women were significantly underrepresented in many areas of clinical research, particularly in early-stage trials. This has created significant gaps in medical knowledge, leading to potential untested treatments that might be ineffective or even harmful to women.

Hope in Action: How Lifestyle CoachingSupports Parkinson’s Patients

Parkinson’s disease is often described as a thief of movement — slowly stealing independence, balance, and even confidence. While medicine plays a critical role in managing symptoms, an exciting truth is emerging: lifestyle choices, coaching, and support can make a measurable difference in how people with Parkinson’s live day-to-day.

Independence Health System Welcomes 4 PCPs; 3 Trained at Latrobe Hospital

Independence Health System (IHS) announced the addition of four primary care providers to its Westmoreland facilities: Alexander Androkites, DO; Adam Burke, DO; Matthew McAlister, DO; and Austin Meals, DO. Drs. Androkites, Burke, and McAlister completed their residency in the Latrobe Family Medicine Residency Program and have now returned as full-time providers.

Park Avenue Wealth Managment

When Lisa Krall founded Park Avenue Wealth Management in 2016, she set out to create something different—a firm where financial planning felt approachable, personal, and empowering. As a seasoned advisor and entrepreneur, Lisa built the company on the values of clarity, trust, and direction. Her goal was simple: to provide thoughtful guidance and create a space where clients feel heard, supported, and confident in their financial futures.

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Pennsylvania’s Natural Medicine Cabinet: Discover the Healing Power of Nature in Western PA

Here in Western Pennsylvania, some of the most effective wellness tools are just a short walk away—in our region’s beautiful parks, trails, and green spaces. From the hills of Westmoreland County to the riverfront trails of Pittsburgh, the natural scenery in western Pennsylvania offers a kind of medicine that’s free, accessible, and backed by science.

The role of brokers in healthcare, and how it’s changed

The first thing many people will tell you about health insurance is that it’s complicated. Between public and private plans, HMOs, PPOs, and high deductibles, it can be hard to know which plan is right for you.

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