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  Gymnastics and Injury: How to Stay Safe

  December 5, 2022

  Gymnastics has an injury rate that rivals contact sports. Learn about upper and lower-body injuries, as well as gymnastics back injuries.Learn More

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: gymnastics, injuries in gymnastics, injury prevention, lower back pain, shoulder injuries, sports injuries

  

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  5 Tips to Keep in Mind When Choosing a Gym

  February 7, 2015

  Check out this blog post for a few easy tips to help you when choosing a gym. Learn what kind of fitness center might be best for you, based on your goals.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: aerobics, blood pressure, cholesterol, fitness, gym, healthy lifestyle, joining a gym, personal trainer

  

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  How Inpatient Rehab Helped Nancy After Heart Surgery

  April 16, 2024

  Nancy was visiting Pittsburgh to attend her daughter's nursing school graduation when she learned she needed emergency open-heart surgery. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation

  Tagged with: Affinity

  

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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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  Jeremiah Fielder-Bailey Survived Two Brain Aneurysms. Now, He’s Focused on the Future

  March 22, 2024

  Jeremiah Fielder-Bailey suffered two aneurysms while preparing for work one afternoon. Emergency brain surgery and rehabilitation at UPMC helped him survive.Watch Now

  Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: Affinity

  

• Article - 5 Minute Read

  Mark’s Story: Nasal Breathing to Increase Performance and Decrease Stress

  February 26, 2024

  Mark, a triathlete and cross country/track coach, went through breathing exercises with Ron DeAngelo at UPMC Sports Medicine to improve his performance.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

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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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  Matthew’s Inpatient Rehab Story: Dancing at His Son’s Wedding with a Little Help

  February 7, 2024

  In just one year, Matthew Yaras survived a blood infection, cardiac arrest, and the amputation of his lower right leg. Learn about his story.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation

  Tagged with: Affinity

  

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  How Often Do You (Really) Need to Shower?

  January 31, 2024

  Showering is good for our mental and physical well-being, but how much is too much? There are pros and cons to a daily shower. Here's what you need to know.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery