Have you ever felt like a contortionist when trying to apply sunscreen, lotion, medication, or simply wash a part of your back that you cannot reach? If so, there is a solution—Solo Beauty.

There is one resolution many women aim for the year to come - feeling and looking our best! And perhaps it works in January, but come February, the intention is still there but the motivation does fizzle out a bit.

Pittsburgh author Sharon Flake released the second book of her three-book children’s series, Hattie Mae Begins Again, on January 13, 2026. The series chronicles the adventures and challenges of young Hattie Mae, who leaves home to attend an elite boarding school in Philadelphia.

The Norwegian have a term called “friluftsliv”, which translates to “open-air living”. The concept celebrates being in nature purely for recreational reasons, no matter the time of year or the temperature. Norway even has several outdoor kindergartens, where the children spend 80% of their time outdoors, as well as “libraries” where you can borrow outdoor gear for recreation. 

Not long ago, preventive care meant stopping by your doctor’s office once a year, getting a quick exam, and hearing, “Everything looks fine.” In 2026, preventive care means much more than that. Today, it’s about keeping things fine; through proactive, personalized, and smarter healthcare that focuses on preventing problems before they disrupt your life.Think of preventive care as routine maintenance for your body.

Your heart works hard every day to keep you healthy and active. But when it isn’t pumping as well as it should, even simple tasks can feel exhausting. Heart failure impacts more than 6 million people in the United States, and the number continues to grow each year. 

On Monday, February 16, we will observe Presidents' Day. To celebrate this meaningful occasion, let’s honor the four notable U.S. Presidents depicted on a renowned monument. Mount Rushmore, located in Keystone, South Dakota, invites visitors to experience history face-to-face.

Students at A.W. Beattie Career Center have recently been introduced to a variety of cutting-edge technology upgrades to provide the best educational, hands-on experiences possible. Among the major advancements, a life-sized ambulance has been installed in the Emergency Response Technology classroom to give students the opportunity to respond to staged and simulated emergencies, replicating real-life scenarios.