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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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6 Tips for Preventing and Handling Falls

December 20, 2014

Learn more about how to prevent falls and when to seek help if you do by reviewing our easy tips, and check out our infographic to help handle falls. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Safety
Tagged with: common injuries, fall prevention, Geriatric Services, infographic, injuries, medical mondays, tips, traumatic brain injury, UPMC Trauma Care System
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Tips for Open Enrollment 2015

December 8, 2014

Open enrollment for health insurance is from November 15, 2014, to February 15, 2015. Check out tips to make the best choices for you and your family. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC HealthPlan
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: ACA, Affordable Care Act, Children's Health Insurance Program, CHIP, co-payment, deductible, Heath Insurance Marketplace, medicaid, ObamaCare, open enrollment, special enrollment period
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How to Treat Common Cold & Flu Symptoms

November 30, 2014

Do you know what to do when a cold strikes? Discover which medications to take for your symptoms to make yourself more comfortable. Learn More

Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cold, Coughing, fever, headache, sneezing
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How Holiday Smells Create Fond Memories: Making Sense of Scents

November 29, 2014

During the holidays, our sense of smell evokes powerful memories and emotions from the past — thanks to the fascinating way our brains work! Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Family Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: brain, emotional brain, holiday, holidays, limbic system, memories, memory, nose, Ph.D., Rachel Herz, smell, smells, traditions, turkey
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Ah-Choo! Avoid Germs and Stay Healthy this Holiday Season

November 27, 2014

Learn more about how to have a healthy holiday season and avoid the germiest places, including airplane trays, tv remotes, and restaurant menus. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Safety
Tagged with: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cold, common cold, flu, flu season, flu shot, germs, hand sanitizer, holiday travel, safe travel, wash hands
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Thanksgiving Safety Tips for All

November 25, 2014

Follow these helpful Thanksgiving safety tips to ensure you and your family stay safe on Thanksgiving Day as well as during the rest of the holiday season. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pittsburgh Poison Center
Categorized as: Family Health, Safety
Tagged with: accidental poisoning, autumn, carbon monoxide, environmental exposure, food poisoning, Michael Lynch, Pittsburgh Poison Center, Thanksgiving, turkey
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What Are Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?

November 20, 2014

Learn about diabetes, a condition that affects the way your body turns glucose from the foods you eat into energy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: amputation, blindness, diabetes, endocrinology, family health, health & wellness, heart disease, hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, prediabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes
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Caring for Your Heart – Why Regular Checkups Are Important

November 16, 2014

Making time to have an annual heart exam is crucial for living a healthy life. Learn how health screenings can help prevent serious heart conditions. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: blood clots, cardiovascular disease, checkups, diabetes, heart, heart attack, heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, insulin resistance, stroke
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Types of Health Insurance Plans

November 15, 2014

Learn about the difference between HMO, POS, EPO, and PPO health insurance coverage options, and find out which one would be best for you and your family. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC HealthPlan
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: ACA, Affordable Care Act, co-payment, EPO, Exclusive Provider Organization, health care reform, health insurance, Health Maintenance Organization, HMO, ObamaCare, PCP, Point of Service Plan, POS, PPO, Preferred Provider Organization, primary care physician