Living and Wellness

You want to lead a healthier life, but don’t know how to get started. Read more here for an approach that helps you build a stronger, fitter body and mind.

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Managing Flat Feet: Symptoms, Treatment, and Risks

November 1, 2015

Flat feet, sometimes referred to as adult flat feet or flatfoot, are progressive deformities affecting the arch of the foot. Find treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics
Tagged with: congenital flat feet, feet, Flat feet, flatfoot
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Mindful Eating Q&A with Tessa Wellmon, RD

October 24, 2015

Distractions can wreak havoc on your diet, so it is essential to incorporate mindful eating habits into your lifestyle. Tessa Wellmon, RD, gives some tips! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: healthy eating, healthy eating tips, healthy lifestyle, mindfulness, Nutrition
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Maintaining Healthy Digestion While Traveling

October 22, 2015

Learn more about healthy digestion while traveling, including how to avoid constipation, dehydration, and other digestional issues. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: bottled water, constipation, dehydration, digestion, food, traveling
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Home Remedies for Constipation Relief

October 21, 2015

There are many causes of constipation. Find easy home remedies to alleviate your symptoms by adjusting your diet and lifestyle. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: constipation, fiber, home remedies, oil, vegetables
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10 Ways Spine Care Has Changed in 30 Years

October 21, 2015

We're comparing and contrasting the trends in Spine Care from 1985 to the current trends in 2015. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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What Is Toe Jam?

October 20, 2015

Toe jam may be gross, but you can learn how to clean between your toes and prevent jam from getting there in the first place. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: athlete's foot, corns, dry skin, eczema, feet, foot, infection prevention, psoriasis, toe jam, toes
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What Is Lupus? Learn About This Puzzling Autoimmune Disorder

October 18, 2015

Lupus can be a tricky condition to identify. It is an autoimmune disorder that mostly affects women. Learn more about this disorder. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: autoimmune disorder, chronic inflammation, fibromyalgia, Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis
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What Are Boogers? And Why Do We Have Them?

October 17, 2015

Your body makes mucus all the time, and you need it. Boogers provide a protective layer in your nose. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: allergies, antibodies, boogers, flu, mucus, neti pot, sinus, sinus infection, snot
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5 Healthy Halloween Treats for Your Kids

October 15, 2015

Keeping your child away from piles of candy can be a challenge. Try one of our healthy Halloween treats to keep them entertained without the sugar rush. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: Fall Flavors Recipes, Halloween, healthy halloween snacks, healthy snack ideas, Healthy Snacks