What Are Cataracts?

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What Are Cataracts?

June 7, 2014

Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over the age of 40. Know the signs and treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: blindness, cataracts, common age-related cataract, Cortical cataracts, Deepinder Dhaliwal, Double vision, eye exam, UPMC Eye Center
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How to Start Running: 6 Tips to Get Started

June 6, 2014

Want to learn how you can start running for your health? Find tips for choosing the best running shoes, staying hydrated, and choosing the best running. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: 5k, dynamic warmup, hydration, Jeanne Doporak MD, jogging, Leslie Bonci, Map My Run, muscle cramps, Ron DeAngelo, running, sport drink
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Pulmonary Hypertension Q&A

June 5, 2014

Learn more about lung disease, asthma, and pulmonary hypertension from UPMC expert Dr. Patricia George, MD. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Asthma, COPD, lung disease, lung transplant, lungs, M. Patricia George, MD, pulmonary embolism, Pulmonary hypertension, sleep apnea
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Sun Poisoning Dangers: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

June 4, 2014

Learn more about the symptoms of sun poisoning, how to prevent it, how to treat it, and when you should seek medical care for it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Safety
Tagged with: Discovery, featured posts, mobile featured, pmle, polymorphous light eruption, skin cancer, sun, sun poisoning, sunburn, UV light
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Risks of High-Intensity Training Programs

June 4, 2014

Learn more about high intensity training programs and the potential risks associated with these workouts. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Fitness
Tagged with: Aaron Mares MD, CrossFit™, exercise, high-intensity interval training, high-intensity training programs, HIIT, sports medicine, workout
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Can Cranberry Juice Prevent Urinary Tract Infections?

June 3, 2014

Does cranberry juice prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs)? Discover whether this common claim is a myth or fact, and learn about the more about UTIs. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urology
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
Tagged with: Coumadin, cranberry, cranberry juice, cranberry products, Department of Urology, Michelle Jo Semins, urinary tract infections, urologist, urology, UTI, warfarin
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Boost Your Smoothie: Add Blueberries

June 2, 2014

Blueberries are full of antioxidants and vitamin C, and they can improve heart health. Learn more and try an easy smoothie recipe. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: antioxidants, blueberries, blueberry, cancer, coughs, flavonoids, Heart Health, power fruit
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National Cancer Survivors Day – Cancer Journey Tips

June 1, 2014

Read about cancer journey tips from cancer survivors who commented on our Facebook page, as we celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, National Cancer Survivors Day, survivor