Eat Smart: Picture Your Plate for A Balanced Meal

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Eat Smart: Picture Your Plate for A Balanced Meal

July 6, 2014

A nutritious diet is essential to your overall health. Learn more about how to eat smart by using your dinner plate to control portion sizes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: Dairy, diabetes, Dinner, fats, food, fruit, healthy eating, meat, milk, portion sizes, protein, starch, UPMC Centers for Diabetes Education and Support, vegetable
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7 Cycling Tips to Help You Bike Like a Pro

July 4, 2014

UPMC's Sports Medicine team presents seven simple tips to prepare your body for cycling -- and how to stay safe while training for an event. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: bicycling, cycling, exercise, fitness, helmet, hydration, safety equipment, sports medicine, sunburn
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Don’t Let Food Poisoning Spoil Your Summer

July 3, 2014

Learn basic food preparation tips to avoid food poisoning this summer, as well as how to treat food poisoning in the event someone you know falls ill. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: abdominal cramps, bland foods, chills, diarrhea, fever, food poisoning, nausea, safety tips, summer grilling, water
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NCAA Athlete Isaiah Austin Dreams Despite Marfan Syndrome Diagnosis

July 2, 2014

College athlete Isaiah Austin was bound for the NBA before a diagnosis of Marfan syndrome put him on the sidelines. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: 2014 NBA Draft, Adam Silver, advocacy, aneurysm, aorta, aortic dissection, awareness, beta blockers, college basketball, connective tissue, detached retina, Dream Again, Forbes, genetic disorder, heart, heart disease, Isaiah Austin, Marfan Foundation, Marfan Syndrome, NBA Commissioner, NCAA, spontaneous mutation
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Canned Seafood, an Easy Alternative to Fresh Fish

July 2, 2014

Learn about the health benefits of canned fish, as well as ingredients in certain seafood products that may be bad for your health. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: American Heart Association, BPA-free, canned fish, canned seafood, mercury, Monterey Bay Aquarium, omega-3 fatty acids, salmon, seafood, Seafood Watch Program, trout, tuna, USDA
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Common Injuries in Baseball

July 1, 2014

Learn more about common injuries that occur among baseball and softball players, the cause of these injuries and how to prevent sports injuries. Learn More

Categorized as: Pediatrics, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: ankle sprain, baseball, Brian Hagan, elbow injuries, injuries, rotator cuff, shoulder injuries, tennis elbow, UPMC Sports Medicine
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Sports Drink vs. Water: Which Is Better for You?

June 30, 2014

Should you drink water before or after exercising? Or are sports drinks a better choice? Find some tips for staying hydrated while you exercise. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: exercising, hydration, infographic, sports drinks, water
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Common Contributors to Back Pain

June 29, 2014

Learn more about common causes of back pain, and discover some easy techniques to prevent back pain, such as smoking cessation and improved posture. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health
Tagged with: back pain, back strain, depression, Gwendolyn Sowa, low back pain
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Deep Brain Stimulation to Treat Parkinson’s Disease: David’s Story

June 28, 2014

Learn about deep brain stimulation and how it is used to treat Parkinson's Disease. UPMC patient David Smith shares his personal story. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: DBS, deep brain stimulation, Parkinson's disease, patient story, treatment