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Beat Spring Allergies With a UPMC AnywhereCare Visit

March 14, 2014

Seasonal allergies affect millions of people today. Learn more about virtual care visits with UPMC AnywhereCare for allergies and other common ailments. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: allergies, Natasa Sokolovich, seasonal allergies, spring allergy symptoms, telemedicine, UPMC AnywhereCare
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Use Your Head to Stop a Stroke

March 13, 2014

A stroke is a common risk to both young and older adults despite popular rumors. Learn more about the prevention and treatment options for strokes. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: stroke, Stroke Treatment, Strokes, UPMC Stroke Institute
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Video: Dynamic Warm Up in Marathon Training

March 12, 2014

Are you training to run a marathon? Learn more about the dynamic warm up method and how it can perform marathon performance. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: 5k, dynamic warm up, half marathon, marathon, Ron DeAngelo ATC, UPMC Sports Performance Program, video
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Taking on Tourette Syndrome

March 11, 2014

Tourette syndrome is a disorder that affects approximately 1 in 100 people. Learn more about diagnosis, coping tactics, and treatment for Tourette syndrome Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
Tagged with: Amy Barnishin, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Movement Disorders Clinic at Children's Hospital, patient story, Seven Barnishin, tics, Tom Barnishin, Tourette syndrome, tourette syndrome symptoms, TS
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Physical Therapy for Sprains and Strains

March 10, 2014

Sprains and strains are common injuries that may require medical attention. Learn more about the physical therapy process for your sprain or strain. Listen Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Fitness, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: injury, pain, physical therapy, RICE, sprain, strain, Trevor Delaney DPT
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6 Glaucoma Risk Factors to Know

March 9, 2014

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness today. Learn more about glaucoma, its risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: blindness, eye exam, glaucoma, Glaucoma Research Foundation, Joel S Schuman MD, Kimberly Miller MD, ocular pressure, video, World Glaucoma Week
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Healthy Eating for Busy Families

March 8, 2014

Busy family lifestyles can lead to unhealthy eating habits. Learn more about healthy eating and it's future benefits for your family. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Nutrition
Tagged with: breakfast, diet, Discovery, food, healthy eating, UPMC BodyChangers
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Concussion Myths – Part 2

March 7, 2014

Millions of concussions happen every year. Learn more about popular concussion myths, and the actual facts to prevent further damage in the future. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion management, headache, neurocognitive testing, sports medicine, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program
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Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time

March 6, 2014

Daylight saving time will take place on the second Sunday of March this year. Learn some quick and easy tips to help with the time change transition. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: biorhythm, circadian rhythm, daylight saving, daylight saving time, daylight savings, daylight savings time, melatonin, Patrick J Strollo MD, sleep, sleep deprivation, sleep habits, University of Pittsburgh Sleep Disorder Program