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Recipe for Marathon Runners: No-Bake Energy Protein Bars

April 11, 2014

Follow this recipe to create no-bake protein energy bars that are packed with nutrition, yet light enough to not weigh you down. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition

Tagged with: energy bars, exercise, fitness, healthy recipe, Leslie Bonci, marathon, Pittsburgh, recipe, Recipes for Runners, running, sports medicine

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Processed Foods — the Good and the Bad

April 10, 2014

Processed foods are either chemically or mechanically altered from their natural state. Learn more about processed foods and their pros and cons. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: dehydration, food, food processing, Nutrition, Processed foods

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Living Donor Kidney Transplant Patient Story: A Second Chance at Life

April 9, 2014

Learn about kidney transplants through this UPMC living donor patient story video. Eileen was able to provide the greatest gift to her godson, Anthony. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant

Tagged with: kidney transplant, living donor, organ donor awareness, patient story, transplant, UPMC Living-Donor Kidney Transplant

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Recovery Time for Sprains and Strains

April 8, 2014

Your recovery time for sprains and strains is determined by many factors. Learn more about the signs of a full sprain or strain recovery. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: injury, pain, painful injuries, physical therapy, sprains, strains, Trevor Delaney

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Testicular Cancer Awareness

April 7, 2014

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month and time to learn what to look for. Learn more about testicular cancer, it's symptoms, and treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care

Tagged with: Amanda Haynes, cancer awareness, cancer survivor, chemotherapy, Greg Haynes, patient story, radiation therapy, testicular cancer, testicular cancer awareness, ultrasound

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Effective Scar Treatments

April 6, 2014

Scarring is the skin's natural response to the healing process. Learn more about common scar treatments and prevention methods. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

Categorized as: Skin Care

Tagged with: chemical peels, CO2RE Fractional Laser, contracture scars, keloids, laser treatments, Mistica LaBrasca PA-C, scar, scar revision, scar treatments, UPMC Cosmetic Surgery and Skin Health Center

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What Is the Difference Between an X-Ray, CT, and MRI Scan?

April 5, 2014

Medical imaging technologies help diagnose a wide variety of diseases and injuries. Explore the differences between X-rays, CT scans, and MRI imaging today. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Imaging Services

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: computed tomography, ct scan, imaging exams, magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, x-ray

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Recipe for Marathon Runners: No-Bake Protein Bites

April 4, 2014

Check out this recipe to help runners get enough protein. These no bake protein bites are an easy, tasty and portable way to meet daily protein need. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: fitness, Leslie Bonci, marathon, no bake, Nutrition, Pittsburgh, recipe, Recipes for Runners, running, sports medicine

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What Is IT Band Syndrome? (Video)

April 4, 2014

IT band syndrome is the tightening of the band that connects the buttock muscles to the knee. Learn more about IT band syndrome and it's treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: iliotibial band, IT Band, IT Band Syndrome, overuse injuries, prevention exercises, running injuries, video