What Causes Eye Twitching? About Ocular Myokymia

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What Causes Eye Twitching? About Ocular Myokymia

January 17, 2014

Ocular myokymia, commonly known as eyeball twitching, can be either twitching of the eyelids or the twitching of the eyeball. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: eye twitching, ocular myokymia
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Be Happy and Healthy This Winter

January 16, 2014

Find useful tips for staying happy and healthy this winter from UPMC HealthBeat. Learn how to keep your skin healthy, avoid the flu, and stay in shape. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC HealthPlan
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cold, cold weather, flu, flu season, flu shot, fresh fruits, hand washing, immune system, nasal spray vaccine, winter
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Brightening Lives with Light

January 15, 2014

Learn more about Light Therapy and discover it's use for treating not only seasonal affective disorder but also bipolar depression and other conditions. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: agitation, antidepressant, bipolar depression, depression in pregnancy, Dorothy Sit MD, dysregulated circadian rhythms, eyestrain, headache, insomnia, irritation, light therapy, manic episode, mood stabilizer, non-seasonal depression, outdoor ambient light, psychiatry, SAD, seasonal affective disorder, sleep disorders, suicidal thoughts, University of Pittsburgh, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC
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Seeking Treatment for Fever

January 14, 2014

Learn when you should seek treatment for fever for both children and adult patients in this article from UPMC Urgent Care. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: abdominal pain, bacterial infection, chest pain, core body temperature, difficulty urinating, fever, infection, light sensitivity, severe headache, shortness of breath, stiff neck, unusual rash, virus
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Benefits of Acupuncture

January 13, 2014

Discover the benefits of acupuncture therapy for a variety of disorders and conditions, and find out how you can receive this treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: acupuncture, Betty Liu MD, fibromyalgia, headache, musculoskeletal, musculoskeletal disorder, neurogenic bladder, pain, peripheral neuropathy, plantar fasciitis, postconcussive syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, tennis elbow, whiplash
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Tips for Frostbite Prevention: Staying Safe in Extreme Cold

January 10, 2014

Read this guide to understand the risks and warning signs for frostbite and learn how to perform first aid on someone who is frostbitten. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: below freezing, burning sensation, cold weather, dress in layers, early frostbite, frostbite, frostbitten skin, hard skin, moisture-reducing winter sportswear, moisture-resistant outerwear, numb, risk, severe frostbite, snow, sweater, thermal underwear, warm clothing
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4 Tips for Teaching Kids to Eat Healthy

January 10, 2014

Read four useful tips for teaching your children how to eat healthy from UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Nutrition, Pediatrics
Tagged with: Ann Meyers RD LDN, calories, children, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, ice skating, kids, moderation, physical activity, skiing, sled riding, unhealthy food, winter activity
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What is the Safety in Youth Sports Act?

January 9, 2014

Learn more about the provisions determined by the PA Safety in Youth Sports Act and discover how to keep your child safe from traumatic brain injuries. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: athletic trainer, coaches, concussion management, concussions, neuropsychologist, neurovestibular rehab, PA Department of Education, PA Department of Health, Pennsylvania, physical medicine, primary care physician, rehabilitation, Safety in Youth Sports Act, student athlete, student athletes, traumatic brain injury, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program
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What is Astigmatism?

January 8, 2014

Learn about astigmatism, an eye condition that causes symptoms like blurred vision and eyestrain. Discover treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: astigmatism, Cholappadi Sundar Raj OD PhD, eye strain, far sightedness, fovea, glasses, headaches, hypermetropia, iris, laser vision correction surgery, myopia, nearsightedness, pupil, refractive error, refractive vision correction surgery, retina, soft contact lenses, UPMC Eye Center