Family Health

Curious about your health? Battling the flu or another ailment? Family health topics deal with the everyday health matters that affect us all. Find information on routine medical care, disease management, and keeping your whole family healthy. Topics include first aid, cold and flu, injury prevention, and much more.

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The Surprising Health Benefits of Standing Desks

October 29, 2016

Are standing desks really good for your health? Learn how staying on your feet longer can benefit your body. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: active, active at work, energy, office, standing desks, work
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What the Heck Is Exploding Head Syndrome?

October 25, 2016

Exploding Head Syndrome is a condition in which a person perceives a loud noise, such as a gunshot, explosion, or loud crash, when falling asleep. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: exploding head syndrome, sleep disorder
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Camping Safety Tips: Make the Most of Mother Nature

October 19, 2016

From packing key items to avoiding bug bites and injuries, stay safe in the great outdoors with these essential camping safety tips. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Family Health, Fitness, Safety
Tagged with: camping, camping tips, featured article, featured post, mobile featured, outdoor safety, safety
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Sore Throat? Is It a Cold, Strep Throat, or Tonsillitis?

October 18, 2016

A sore throat can be a sign of a cold, strep throat, or tonsillitis. Check your symptoms to find out what treatment is best. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: back to school, common cold, common illnesses, flu symptoms, scratchy throat, sore throat, strep throat
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How Meditation Helps Your Health

October 15, 2016

Meditation offers many health benefits and helps train your mind and body to relax in stressful situations. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: anxiety, anxiety management, integrative medicine, meditation, mental health, mindfulness, stress
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What Is Fecal Matter Transplant?

October 12, 2016

During a fecal transplant, stool is provided from a healthy donor and is processed for transplantation into the colon of an infected patient. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: fecal matter, serious bacterial infection, transplantation
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The Dangers of a High Fever

October 7, 2016

When is a fever a medical emergency? And when should you seek medical care? Find out with our essential fever treatment guidelines. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: fever, fever treatment, illness, infection, urgent care
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How to Get Your Kid to Eat Veggies

October 1, 2016

Vegetables are vital to a toddler’s diet. We've got a few tips on how you can include more greens in your child's diet. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics
Tagged with: children's health, healthy eating, Nutrition, pediatrics, vegetables
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Symptoms, Treatment, and Causes of Charley Horses

September 22, 2016

A charley horse is another name for a muscle spasm. Learn how to prevent this uncomfortable cramping and the common causes of charley horses. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: charley horse, muscle cramp, muscle spasm