Search Results for: sanitation
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Can Green Powders Really Boost Your Health?
Social media influencers rave about the ease and health effects of green powders. But nutrition experts say these benefits are overblown. Green powders or “superfood” blends contain ground fruits, vegetables, grains, and algae. Similar products include fruit and vegetable supplements. Some include prebiotics, probiotics, or digestive enzymes. They may contain popular herbs like ashwagandha or…Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Does My Child Need to Take Vitamins?
Does my child need to take vitamins? Are vitamins safe for children? Learn more about vitamin supplements for kids.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Should I Take Vitamins?
Should you take vitamin or mineral supplements? Here are some considerations before you buy a bottle.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Article - 8 Minute Read
Returning to College Sports Safely Amid COVID-19
To lower the risk of COVID-19 spread in college sports, a multidisciplinary team of UPMC experts developed the Return to Sports Playbook. The playbook provides guidelines for college sports teams to keep student-athletes, coaches, staff, and others safe from COVID-19. It covers topics like social distancing, sanitation, personal protective equipment, and travel.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Returning to High School Sports Safely Amid COVID-19
To help reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread in high school athletics, a multidisciplinary team of experts at UPMC developed a Return to Sports Playbook. The playbook sets guidelines for high schools to bring back sports while keeping athletes, coaches, fans, and other participants safe.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Staying Safe From COVID-19 During Youth Sports Practices and Games
As youth sports organizations prepare to return to play, UPMC has developed guidelines to keep practices and competitions safe from COVID-19.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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What Is UPMC’s Return to Sports Playbook?
As youth, high school, and college sports teams begin preparing to return to play, UPMC has developed guidelines to keep people safe from COVID-19.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Tips for Grocery Shopping During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In the new reality created by the coronavirus, a once-normal weekly chore has become a more intimidating task: grocery shopping. But with a bit of planning, you can make your shopping run a little less stressful.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Safety
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Boiling Water: How to Sterilize Water At Home
Boiling water is the most efficient method of purification when a person does not have access to safe, treated water.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety
