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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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Medical Mondays: Preventing Falls Among Seniors

September 14, 2015

In this edition of Medical Mondays, learn some simple methods to help prevent falls and where to seek care for someone who has suffered a fall.Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health

Tagged with: falls, head injury, hip fracture, medical mondays, senior
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Take Steps to Prevent Falls

August 25, 2015

The good news is that falling isn't an inevitable part of aging. There's a lot you can go to prevent the problem, both for yourself and your loved ones.Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health

Tagged with: fall-related injuries, falling, falls, medical mondays
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10 Tips to Avoid Winter Slips, Trips, and Falls

January 30, 2015

Follow these 10 tips to make sure you're staying safe this winter when walking around in snowy and icy conditions.Learn More

Categorized as: Safety

Tagged with: fall prevention, falling, infographic, winter, winter safety
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6 Tips for Preventing and Handling Falls

December 20, 2014

Learn more about how to prevent falls and when to seek help if you do by reviewing our easy tips, and check out our infographic to help handle falls.Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Safety

Tagged with: common injuries, fall prevention, Geriatric Services, infographic, injuries, medical mondays, tips, traumatic brain injury, UPMC Trauma Care System
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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
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What May Cause Your Elbow Pain

March 31, 2024

Elbow pain can make even the simplest tasks feel unbearable. Learn more about elbow pain reasons and how common it can be.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics

Tagged with: Discovery
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The Basic Eye Safety Tips Everyone Should Know

October 16, 2023

Eye injuries at home are common, but easily preventable. Here are some tips for keeping your eyes safe when cooking, cleaning, or working outdoors.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z

Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty
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Understanding Outpatient Limb Loss Therapy

July 28, 2023

If you suffer a limb loss, occupational and physical therapy can help you regain your strength, movement, and ability to perform daily tasks with a prosthesis.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation

Tagged with: Consideration