How Concussions Affect Academics — Part One

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How Concussions Affect Academics — Part One

October 9, 2014

With fall sports in full swing, sports-related concussions, and the impact on school, continue to be a concern for student athletes, coaches, and parents. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Pediatrics, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion myths, Jonathan French PsyD, school, sports medicine, student
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Sports and Concussions

October 7, 2014

Learn more about sports concussions and how to properly deal with an athlete who may have sustained a concussion. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: athlete, Coach Category 2, concussion, managing concussion, self-reporting, signs, silent injury, symptoms
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A Healthy Vegetarian Diet Can Be Good for You

October 7, 2014

More than 7 million Americans call themselves vegetarians. If you follow a vegetarian diet, learn about the health benefits associated with this diet. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: cancers, chronic illnesses, diabetes, heart disease, meatless, seitan, soy products, tempeh, tofu, vegetarian
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How Can I Avoid Getting Kidney Stones?

October 6, 2014

Find some helpful tips to decrease your likelihood of getting kidney stones. Learn more about kidney stone prevention and find out how to get treated. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urology
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
Tagged with: dehydration, Department of Urology, kidney stone prevention, kidney stones, Timothy Averch, urinary tract infections, urology
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Surviving Suicide: The Ripple Effect on Family and Community

October 5, 2014

Suicide is painful for those left behind. Learn how can you move forward when someone close to you commits suicide. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Mental Health
Tagged with: American Association of Suicidology, bereavement, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, death, grief, STAR-Center Survivors of Suicide, Sue Wesner, Suicide, suicide survivors, support group, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC
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Spider Bite Identification: What You Need to Know

October 4, 2014

Are your spider bite symptoms common or a deadly result of a brown recluse or black widow spider bite? Here's how to identify them. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: arachnophobia, bite prevention, bite treatment, black widow, brown recluse, spider bites, spiders, United States
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Breast Cancer Symptoms You Can’t Feel

October 3, 2014

Do you know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer? During this October, brush up on your knowledge for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn More

Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Women's Health
Tagged with: breast cancer, breast cancer awareness month, cancer symptoms, digital mammography, ductal carcinoma, lobular carcinoma, Magee-Womens High-Risk Breast Cancer Program, magnetic resonance imaging, mammogram, mammography, minimally invasive breast biopsy, MRI, symptoms of breast cancer, ultrasound, women's cancer
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Benefits of Honey

October 2, 2014

It's been called "nectar of the Gods," but what benefit does honey really offer? Discover all the reasons we love to drizzle honey on our favorite foods. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: antioxidants, athlete, benefits, diet, healthy food, honey, natural sweetener, nectar, vitamin B
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Don’t Lose Your Voice: Common Problems and Treatments

October 1, 2014

Learn more about the underlying causes of voice disorders, how they affect you, and the suggested treatments for them, to make your voice last a lifetime. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Acute Laryngitis, Amanda Gillespie, common voice disorders, hoarseness, Laryngopharyngel Reflux Disease, UPMC Voice Center, vocal cord hemorrhage, vocal cord lesions, vocal therapy