Search Results for: energy

• Article - 3 Minute Read

  Feeling Fatigued? Why It Could be Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)

  February 4, 2024

  Athletes that regularly experience fatigue, stress fractures, or decreased endurance, may be suffering from relative energy deficiency in sport, or RED-S.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

• Article - 53 Second Read

  A Look Inside the Brain: Energy Crisis During Concussion

  February 5, 2021

  What happens inside the brain during a concussive injury? Find out how an energy crisis is created inside brain cells during concussion.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

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• Article - 2 Minute Read

  The Surprising Side Effects of Energy Drinks

  September 7, 2017

  Energy drinks contain large amounts of caffeine, added sugars, and vitamins. Learn more about the health risks associated with consuming energy drinks.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: daily habits, diet, energy, Energy drinks, health and wellness, wakefulness

  

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• Article - 2 Minute Read

  Energy Drinks Are Linked to Harmful Side Effects. Here’s What Parents Need to Know.

  August 14, 2023

  For children and teens, the effects of caffeine can produce symptoms not always seen in adults. Learn more about caffeine intake in children.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics

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• Recipe

  Wake Up and Go: Green Energy Morning Smoothie Recipe

  March 10, 2023

  This lean, green smoothie recipe offers up much-needed protein. Learn how to make the green energy smoothie.View Recipe

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Nutrition, Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: healthy eating, Nutrition, protein, recipes, smoothie, Smoothie Recipes, spinach, sports medicine

  

• Article - 2 Minute Read

  4 Simple Ways to Get and Boost Energy Without Caffeine

  April 19, 2022

  There are plenty of easy, healthy ways you can boost your energy without caffeine. Get a spark back naturally. Learn more from UPMC.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

  Tagged with: energy, energy boost, short exercise breaks decreases drowsiness

  

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  Maintain Energy with Nutrition this Winter

  March 11, 2015

  Along with cold temperatures and shorter days, winter often means a lack of energy and motivation for people. Learn how to fuel your body to stay active.Learn More

  Categorized as: Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: broccoli, chocolate, frozen vegetables, Nutrition, sports nutrition; tips; energy

  

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  Recipe for Marathon Runners: No-Bake Energy Protein Bars

  April 11, 2014

  Follow this recipe to create no-bake protein energy bars that are packed with nutrition, yet light enough to not weigh you down.Learn More

  Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition

  Tagged with: energy bars, exercise, fitness, healthy recipe, Leslie Bonci, marathon, Pittsburgh, recipe, Recipes for Runners, running, sports medicine

  

• Article - 4 Minute Read

  Rehabilitation After Stroke: Outpatient Therapy for Stroke Recovery

  April 11, 2024

  Do you know the symptoms of a stroke or how to respond? Learn how to spot a stroke and respond and the types of outpatient therapies that help to treat strokes.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation

  Tagged with: Discovery