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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Respiratory Virus Spreads to East Coast

September 15, 2014

Enterovirus D68 is a virus that causes severe respiratory problems in children. Learn more about the virus, its symptoms, and treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Pediatrics
Tagged with: Asthma, breathing, children, cold, Coughing, Enterovirus D68, flu, ill, respiratory, sickness, virus, Wheezing
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Counting Sheep? How Sleep Deprivation Affects your Brain

September 12, 2014

Learn more about how sleep deprivation can affect your brain and discover a few tips to help regulate your sleeping patterns. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: insomnia, lack of sleep, sleep, sleep deprivation
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Keep It Safe While Tailgating This Football Season

September 11, 2014

Find useful tips for staying safe while tailgating. Learn how to avoid foodborne illnesses by properly stocking your cooler and cooking your food correctly Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: designated driver, food, foodborne illness, grill safety, perishable food, spoiled food, tailgate, tailgating
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5 Ramen Noodle “Health Hacks”

September 10, 2014

A recent study linked Ramen Noodles to health issues in women. Discover healthy Ramen alternatives for the next time hunger strikes in the dorm room. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: health alternatives, health study, Leslie Bonci, low-sodium soy, Nutrition, Ramen Noodles, teriyaki sauce
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Supportive Shoes: Shoe Buying Tips for Athletes

September 9, 2014

Review this infographic to help choose your next pair of shoes for your favorite physical activities and to learn the benefits of each type of shoe. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: arch, basketball, field, hiking, running, shoe fit, sports, walking
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My Hip Hurts: Or Is It Back Pain?

September 8, 2014

Hip pain is a common complaint and frequent reason patients seek help from their doctors, but is the underlying issue back problems? Learn more. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics
Tagged with: arthritis, Dharmesh Vyas, diagnostic testing, herniated discs, Hip pain, low back pain, MRI, orthopaedic surgery, physical therapy, ruptured discs, spinal stenosis, x-ray
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Can Stress Cause Digestive Disorders?

September 5, 2014

Learn whether or not stress can cause digestive disorders, and discover some causes for common digestive disorders, especially irritable bowl diseases. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: anxiety, Crohn's disease, depression, digestive diseases, digestive disorders, disease, fatigue, inflammatory bowel disease, pain, pancreatitis, therapy, ulcerative colitis, UPMC Digestive Disorders Center, Visceral Inflammation and Pain Center
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The Importance of Hydration for Your Heart

September 4, 2014

Learn how proper hydration helps your heart to perform regularly. Discover the complications of dehydration and find out how to stay hydrated all summer. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: blood, dehydration, heart, hydration
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Help Your Digestive System with These 5 Foods

September 3, 2014

Certain foods are better for digestion than others. Check out this list of the best foods for your digestive system to learn what will benefit you most. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: banana, chicken, colon cancer, digestive disorder, Digestive System, fiber, fish, fruit, ginger, irritable bowel disorder, irritable bowl syndrome, lean meat, motion sickness, nausea, probiotic, smoothies, steak, vomiting, whole grains, yogurt