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  Benefits of LGBTQIA+ Team Sports and Group Exercise

  April 15, 2024

  Participating in team sports or other group exercise can improve health while offering a sense of acceptance and belonging. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  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 - 3 Minute Read

  Is Screen Time Bad for Babies?

  November 28, 2023

  Research indicates that babies who use screens could have developmental delays, cognitive problems, and other long-term effects. Learn how to avoid screen use.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: LGBTQIA+ Advance Care Planning

  June 12, 2023

  Advance care planning is important for everyone, especially members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Learn more by listening to our podcast.Listen Now

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast

  Tagged with: Affinity

  

• Article - 4 Minute Read

  The Link Between Dry Eyes and Depression

  April 21, 2023

  Can depression cause dry eyes? Find out about the link between dry eyes and depression and other causes of dry eyes.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute, UPMC Western Behavioral Health

  Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

• Article - 5 Minute Read

  How Older Adults Can Get Started with Sports

  March 30, 2023

  Which sports have the greatest benefits for older adults? We scan the research and offer tips for getting started.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Senior Health, Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

• Article - 4 Minute Read

  Do I Really Need an Annual Physical?

  June 20, 2023

  Although you may not think you need to see your primary care physician every year for a checkup, making that annual trip is important.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery, New Here - Living and Wellness

  

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  What Causes the Flu?

  February 22, 2023

  What causes the flu and how do you catch the flu? Learn all about the flu, and the difference between influenza A and influenza B.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z

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  What Are Sensory Deprivation Tanks?

  November 16, 2022

  Sensory deprivation tanks sound like science fiction. But there are some possible health benefits behind this latest spa trend.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

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