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Our 12 Favorite HealthBeat Articles of 2016

December 26, 2016

Explore a few of our favorite health finds of 2016. We've compiled our favorite health, medical, and wellness articles, published in 2016.Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: end of year, health beat
Article - 5 Minute Read

How Can Speech Therapy Help People with Head and Neck Cancer?

April 9, 2024

What's speech therapy for people with head and neck cancer? Learn how speech therapy after cancer can help with swallowing and communication.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

Tagged with: Consideration
Article - 5 Minute Read

What Is a Urogynecologist and How Can They Help with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?

April 1, 2024

A urogynecologist is a doctor who treats problems of the female pelvic floor, including incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Here's what you need to know.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

Tagged with: Consideration
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Is It Asthma or COPD? Telling the Difference Between These Two Conditions

March 28, 2024

Asthma and COPD are lung conditions that can cause similar symptoms, but they also have differences. Learn more about how they're alike and different.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pulmonology

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Discovery
Article - 5 Minute Read

Am I at Risk of Gestational Diabetes?

March 25, 2024

Gestational diabetes is a dangerous pregnancy complication for you and your baby. Learn what causes gestational diabetes and whether you are at risk.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth

Tagged with: Discovery
Article - 4 Minute Read

Why Am I Craving Sugar?

March 15, 2024

Explore why sugar cravings happen and practical tips to curb your sugar habit for a healthier, happier life. Learn to overcome your sweet tooth.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Nutrition Services

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

Tagged with: Discovery
Article - 5 Minute Read

Benefits of Walking: How a Daily Walk Can Improve Your Health

March 12, 2024

Taking a daily walk has so many physical and mental benefits. Learn the top 10 reasons, backed by research.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Discovery
Article - 5 Minute Read

Simple Ways to Tell if You’re Overweight or Obese

March 30, 2024

Many people use the words "obese" and "overweight" casually and interchangeably. But they're medical terms with very different meanings.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Bariatric Services

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Discovery
Article - 3 Minute Read

The Science Behind Causes of Procrastination

February 28, 2024

We may fall into the trap of blaming ourselves for procrastination. We may think we're at fault due to a lack of self-motivation, lazy habits, or incompetence.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health

Tagged with: Discovery