Human Interest

Real stories that inspire, uplift, and connect us. From everyday heroes to personal journeys and community voices, explore the human side of life in and around Pittsburgh.

Stories of Inspiration

Balancing Hope and Reality After a Loved One’s Cancer Diagnosis

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Stan Goldberg, Ph.D. Supporting a loved one with cancer involves a balance of reality and hope. Too much reality ...

Personal Essay

Health Tips for Infants and Adults

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Karen Barnett Pediatric health care is a medical term used for the process of using medicines or any other ...

Personal Essay

Alzheimer’s Disease and Decision Making: Do I Know You?

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Pamela D. Wilson, CSA, MS, BS/BA, CG The heartbreak associated with losing a loved one to Alzheimer’s disease is ...

Stories of Inspiration

Smile, You’re on Social Media!

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

Young Entrepreneur’s BuzzyBooth Photo Stations Gives Businesses a Marketing Edge     Few people appreciate the power of word of mouth more than ...

Stories of Inspiration

The Women-Helping-Women Movement Is All About Connecting. Here Are 11 Ways to Do It Better.

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Nancy D. O’Reilly, PsyD Making meaningful connections with other women can change your life (not to mention the world). Problem ...