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How UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital’s Inpatient School Ensures Child and Teen Patients’ Schoolwork Doesn’t Fall by the Wayside

January 4, 2024

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital established its inpatient school in 1990 to help children and teens stay up to date on schoolwork as inpatients.Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health

Tagged with: Affinity
Article - 5 Minute Read

What to Know About the New COVID-19 Vaccine in Fall 2023

November 27, 2023

The FDA and CDC are recommending Americans 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, which was reformulated to protect against more current variants.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z

Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty
Article - 2 Minute Read

Do I Have Fallen Arches?

August 24, 2022

Fallen arches happen when tendons or ligaments in one or both feet tear or break down, causing the arch to flatten and the toes to point outward.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics

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10 Comforting Fall Recipes to Enjoy All Season Long

October 11, 2021

Are you a pumpkin spice lover or looking for light treats to celebrate the season? Check out a collection of our favorite fall recipes.Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

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Tips to Prevent Winter Falls

January 7, 2020

Preventing falls is important year-round to avoid injury, but icy winter ground raises the risk of seniors falling.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Senior Services

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health

Tagged with: falls in the elderly, preventing falls, staying safe in winter
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Why Does My Foot Fall Asleep?

December 12, 2017

Are you wondering why does my foot fall asleep? Find out why you get that pins-and-needles sensation and what you can do to prevent it.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Family Health

Tagged with: nervous system, numbness and tingling, paresthesia
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Sports Medicine Academy: Fall Sports

September 7, 2017

From injury prevention, sports performance and everything in between to help you perform your best.Learn More

Categorized as: Sports Medicine

Tagged with: athletics, fall sports, sport safety, sports med academy, sports medicine
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Video: 7 Ways to Fall Asleep Faster

March 9, 2022

Getting at least seven hours of sleep a night is important to your overall health. Try these seven tips to help you fall asleep faster.Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine

Categorized as: Family Health, Sleep Health

Tagged with: bedtime routine, sleep, sleep hygiene
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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