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  Is Olive Oil Good For Me? What To Know

  February 27, 2024

  Olive oil is made of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats or “good" fats considered to have heart-healthy properties.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Nutrition Services

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

• Article - 5 Minute Read

  Is It Safe to Drink Olive Oil?

  September 20, 2023

  Drinking olive oil shots is a hot trend — but is it healthy? Here's what you need to know about olive oil and its health benefits.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

• Article - 5 Minute Read

  Should You Take Fish Oil Supplements?

  August 22, 2023

  Fish oil is one of the most popular supplements, but are they right for everyone? Learn what fish oil supplements do for your health.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: Discovery, PCP

  

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  Will Rosemary Oil Help My Hair Grow?

  March 10, 2024

  Rosemary oil is a popular hair treatment, with good reason. It's an effective and inexpensive way to help your hair grow thicker. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Sacroiliac Joint Pain: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

  August 31, 2022

  Sacroiliac joint pain may cause almost 40% of all low back pain, yet it's often under-diagnosed. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation

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  What Is CBD Oil? Facts About Cannabidiol Oil

  November 22, 2019

  CBD oil seems to be everywhere lately. But what is CBD oil, exactly? Learn all you need to know about it, including potential health risks.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Mental Health

  Tagged with: CBD oil

  

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  An Overview of Healthy Cooking Oils and How to Use Them

  February 27, 2023

  Find out which healthy cooking oils you should be stocking in your pantry, plus discover the worst cooking oils for your health.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Nutrition Services

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

  Tagged with: AskADietitian@upmc.edu, Avocado oil, best cooking oils, coconut oil, Cooking oils, FDA, healthy cooking oils, Heart Health, Mediterranean diet, Nutrition, oil, olive oil, stroke, United States

  

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  Understanding the Benefits of Essential Oils

  May 10, 2018

  Aromatherapy involves the use of essential oils, concentrated extracts from the roots, seeds, leaves, or flowers of plants. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: aromatherapy, essential oils

  

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  Boiling Water: How to Sterilize Water At Home

  February 23, 2022

  Boiling water is the most efficient method of purification when a person does not have access to safe, treated water.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety

  Tagged with: safety, water, water contamination