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  Cheryl’s Story: Finding Her Balance After Years of Dizziness

  January 10, 2024

  While visiting her grandson at college in November 2021, Cheryl was walking the campus and started to have dizzy spells that would come and go. When she woke up the next morning, the room was spinning, and she could barely get out of bed.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation

  Tagged with: Affinity

  

• Article - 2 Minute Read

  Balance Exercises for Seniors

  December 5, 2022

  UPMC Centers for Rehab Services physical therapists share their thoughts on balance exercises older adults can do in the comfort of their home.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

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

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  Finding Balance: Julian and Ryan Shazier on Overcoming the Challenges of Chronic Disease

  January 2, 2020

  Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier meets up with Julian Cann, a rapper who fights his sickle cell disease with a healthy lifestyle.Watch Now

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness, Nutrition

  Tagged with: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms

  

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• Article - 3 Minute Read

  Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: A Balanced Approach to Sugar Intake

  April 1, 2019

  Have a sweet tooth? Learn how to cut sugar cravings in our blog! | UPMC PinnacleRead More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

  Tagged with: Pinnacle Health

  

• Article - 2 Minute Read

  How Balance Therapy Helps Seniors with Fall Risk

  June 26, 2016

  Balance therapy, or vestibular rehabilitation, helps seniors and others minimize their fall risk, so they can live more independent lives.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

  Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation

  Tagged with: balance therapy, fall and injury risk, rehab, senior falls, vestibular rehabilitation

  

• Article - 5 Minute Read

  Diabetes Meal Planning 101: Tips for a Balanced Diet

  April 3, 2016

  Diabetes meal planning starts with eating a well-balanced diet. Check out our meal planning tips, foods you should choose, and a diet menu.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

  Tagged with: diabetes, meal planning

  

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  Eat Smart: Picture Your Plate for A Balanced Meal

  October 12, 2023

  A nutritious diet is essential to your overall health. Learn more about how to eat smart by using your dinner plate to control portion sizes.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology

  Categorized as: Nutrition

  Tagged with: Dairy, diabetes, Dinner, fats, food, fruit, healthy eating, meat, milk, portion sizes, protein, starch, UPMC Centers for Diabetes Education and Support, vegetable

  

• Article - 5 Minute Read

  Menopause and Weight Gain: Understanding the Connection

  April 19, 2024

  Many women gain weight — especially belly fat — during menopause. Here's why it happens, and practical steps you can take to stay healthy during menopause.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

• Article - 5 Minute Read

  What to Know About Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

  April 17, 2024

  Now that over-the-counter hearing aids are available nationwide, millions of Americans experiencing hearing loss are wondering: "Are they right for me?"Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery