Search Results for: heat
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Should You Use Ice or Heat for Joint Pain?
Whether you experience joint pain due to arthritis or injury, advice varies on how to manage it. Learn whether to use ice or heat for joint pain.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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High Heat? Check the Backseat!
Temperatures may be cool outside, yet the heat inside a closed car can climb quickly. Take these steps to prevent a heat-related tragedy.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Recipe: Whole Wheat Waffles
Shake up your normal breakfast routine with whole wheat waffles. Top this early morning favorite with fresh fruit or syrup. Get the recipe.View Recipe
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Heat Rash Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Heat rash is the uncomfortable result of clogged sweat ducts. Learn how to identify and treat heat rash and recognize signs of infection.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Skin Care
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Filling the Empty Arms of Grieving Parents: Meet Heather White
Heather White, RN, provides bereavement support and resources for parents who have lost babies. Learn more about her programs at UPMC Horizon.Learn More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, UPMC Stories, Women's Health
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Kids and Heat-Related Illnesses: How to Prevent, Recognize and Treat Heat Conditions
Late summer is the time for sports scrimmages, cheerleading practices, and band camps in advance of a new season. It’s also a prime time for heat-related illnesses in children. Here’s a timely refresher on how to prevent heat-related illnesses from happening in the first place. Beat the Heat Tips Drink plenty of water throughout the…Read More
Categorized as: Pediatrics
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Recipe
Healthy Recipe: Whole Wheat Cranberry Muffins
Looking for a heart-healthy breakfast? These whole wheat cranberry muffins are a great snack for the whole family.View Recipe
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition
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Beat the Heat with Heart Healthy Food
Looking for heart healthy food for your next picnic or cookout? Find healthy options here, ranging from fresh fruits and veggies to healthy grill options.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition
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Heat Stroke vs. Heat Exhaustion: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Recognize the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke along with causes and treatment to prevent both conditions in hot temperatures.Read More
Categorized as: Safety