Search Results for: joints
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Article - 16 Minute Read
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Can Your Joints Really Predict the Weather?
Can your joints really predict the weather? Are fish oil supplements good for bone health? Albert Lin, MD, Chief of Shoulder Surgery and Associate Chief of Sports Medicine at UPMC weighs in on some old wives tales and lists some simple things you can do to promote joint health.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Care for Your Joints with Low-Impact Cardio Workouts
Low-impact cardio exercises, like walking, swimming, or cycling, have many health benefits. Boost your fitness with low-impact workouts.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Managing Pain in Your Joints During the Winter
Do your joints painfully serve as your weather prognosticator during the colder months? Learn how to handle joint pain in the winter.Learn More
Categorized as: Orthopaedics
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Article - 5 Minute Read
How to Know When You Need Treatment for Flat Feet
Flat feet can damage the tendons as well as joints in the foot, causing significant pain. Find out when to seek treatment and what therapies can help.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Benefits of Walking: How a Daily Walk Can Improve Your Health
Taking a daily walk has so many physical and mental benefits. Learn the top 10 reasons, backed by research.Read More
Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Simple Ways to Tell if You’re Overweight or Obese
Many people use the words "obese" and "overweight" casually and interchangeably. But they're medical terms with very different meanings.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Phil’s Story: Moving On from Chronic Pain
When his pain started, Phil was in his late 20s and in good health. He sought help from multiple providers to find out what was causing his pain.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Are Bone Spurs (Osteophytes) and How Should I Treat Them?
Bone spurs can form in almost any joint in your body. They're more common as you age or if you have osteoarthritis.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Exercising Before, During, and After Pregnancy
Staying physically active is an essential part of any healthy lifestyle. That includes during and after pregnancy.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
