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Depression and Older Adults

November 4, 2013

Read more about how the Aging Institute of UPMC Senior Services and the University of Pittsburgh provides support for adults with late-life depression. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Mental Health
Tagged with: ADAPT, aging, Aging Institute, Charles Reynolds III MD, depression, HEAL, late-life depression, RAPID, RECALL, UPMC Senior Services
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Brittle Bones: Four Facts About Osteoporosis

November 1, 2013

Avoid brittle bones with these osteoporosis facts. Learn more about this bone disease and osteoporosis prevention, symptoms and treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC HealthPlan
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics
Tagged with: bone fracture, bone health, bone mineral density test, calcium, National Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis, osteoporosis prevention and treatment, Susan Greenspan MD, UPMC Health Plan
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Diabetes and Smoking: A Deadly Combination

November 20, 2012

Smoking is bad news. Smoking increases your risk of incurring a number of Diabetes complications. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: diabetes, Pinnacle Health
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Trouble Shooting Your Glucose Meter

November 13, 2012

When people with diabetes can control their blood sugar (glucose), they are more likely to stay healthy. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: American Diabetes Association, diabetes, Pinnacle Health

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