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6 Tips for Good Bone Health

May 14, 2014

Learn more about your bones and how they change over the course of a lifetime. Find some easy tips to keep your bones healthy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

Categorized as: Orthopaedics

Tagged with: fracturing, injuries, injury, orthopaedic surgery, osteoporosis, Vitamin D

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Infographic: Women’s Health Tips For Any Age

May 13, 2014

Check out this infographic to discover women's health tips for any age. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

Tagged with: active lifestyle, exercise, high-intensity interval training, tanning, women's health

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Gardening Safety Guide

May 12, 2014

Gardening provides great health benefits but can also be dangerous. Learn more about gardening, and find some safety tips to follow while gardening at home. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

Categorized as: Safety

Tagged with: chemicals, ergonomics, gardening, safety, sunscreen

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What Is Macular Degeneration, and How Is It Treated?

May 11, 2014

Learn more about dry and wet macular degeneration, including the causes, risks, and symptoms of macular degeneration, as well as treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute

Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Senior Health

Tagged with: age-related macular degeneration, dry macular degeneration, macular degeneration, prevention, Wet macular degeneration

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The Importance of Sports Physicals

May 10, 2014

Learn about the importance of sports physicals (PPE), the components of an exam, and how they maintain your child's safety through their love of the game. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: abdominal mass, cardiovascular history, concussion, elbow dislocation, femur fracture, fever, general exam, heart conditions, injury, injury history, irregular heart beat, knee instability, medical history, PPE, sports physical, vitals signs

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6 Benefits of Buying Produce From Local or Organic Farms

May 9, 2014

Learn more about the benefits of buying organic and locally grown produce and the organic gardens at Magee-Women's Hospital at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: American Academy of Pediatrics, farmer's market, grown food, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, organic, Phipps Conservancy

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Brain Cancer vs. Benign Tumors

May 7, 2014

Brain cancer and benign tumors are two different types of brain tumors. Learn more about the differences between the two and find treatment options. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

Tagged with: Benign tumors, blurred vision, brain cancer, brain tumors, headache, Malignant tumors, nausea, radiation, seizures

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Benefits of Exercise on the Heart and Lungs

May 6, 2014

Heart and lung disease patients can benefit from simple exercise routines. Learn more about routine exercise methods and their cardiovascular benefits. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Fitness, Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: heart failure, lung disease, lung diseases, Pulmonary hypertension

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Getting Good Sleep Makes Good Sense

May 5, 2014

A good night's sleep is vital to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Learn more about the benefits of a good night's sleep and how much you to get a night. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: American Sleep Foundation, body fight infection, chronic sleep loss, depression, diabetes, fatigue, mood disorders, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, sleep disorders