Although a preventable health risk, radon poisoning takes the lives of about 21,000 Americans annually. Among non-smokers, it is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths. Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation explains radon’s origin and how to prevent unnecessary exposure. Take these precautions.
Regardless of your lifestyle, caring for dependent relatives, young and old, is often stressful and tiring. Even those who have segued gradually and willingly into caregiving for a parent or elderly companion have days when only love drives them. Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation (PAHWF) shares self-care tips and practices for the family caregiver to avoid burnout.
Pets can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, ease loneliness, encourage exercise and playfulness, and even improve your cardiovascular health. Below are some of the key benefits of owning a pet.
Over 7 million individuals in the U.S. have an intellectual or developmental disability. Yet, only 20 percent were known to their state developmental disabilities agency. The vast majority is without life-changing support. We can do better. Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation shares resources to help those with special needs thrive.
Studies published in The Lancet Public Health journal emphasize the fundamental link between education quality and life expectancy, healthy lifestyle, and occupation. A strong educational background helps determine employment opportunities and income possibilities. It increases the likelihood of healthy outcomes for individuals and communities.
With so many teens using so much social media, what adverse effects is it having on them, and what can you do as a parent to reduce the consequences?
Pottstown Regional Community Foundation (PRCF) connects people who care with causes that matter. As a public community foundation, we collaborate with donors, nonprofits, businesses, and government to address the region’s most pressing challenges and unlock new opportunities. Serving a 10-mile radius around Pottstown, our work advances equity, fosters collaboration, and drives measurable community impact.
