Search Results for: covid-19
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How to Prepare for Your UPMC Visit
At UPMC, we are fully committed to keeping our patients, staff, and community safe from COVID-19. We also are committed to providing the care our patients need.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness
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One Doctor’s Tips: Staying Healthy While Staying at Home
America is moving toward a new normal as we battle the COVID 19 pandemic. Some of my patients have asked me how they can maintain their health during this time. These are my top ten tips for staying healthy while staying at home:Read More
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Virtual Fitness: What You Should Know Part 2
Learn about virtual fitness from the experts at UPMC Sports Medicine.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Virtual Fitness: What You Should Know Part 1
Virtual fitness describes exercise programs that are offered online and can be done at home, allowing exercisers to follow along via their electronic devices. If you are used to fitness classes and other group exercise, some virtual programs offer an online community where you can interact and burn calories with your peers.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Does Coronavirus Affect Your Eyes?
The coronavirus can spread if you touch your eyes after touching an infected surface. It also can spread when an affected individual coughs, sneezes, or talks. Viral particles can be sprayed into your eyes if you are in close contact (within 6 feet) of that person.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z
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Can Media Make Anxiety Get Worse?
Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the United States. Nearly 40 million American adults have some type of anxiety disorder, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). Read on to find out how media can affect your mood and tips on how to manage it.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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5 Simple Tips to Stay Moving at Home
For those of us who don’t favor an intense workout but wish to stay active, there are some simple ways to stay moving while stuck in the house. These tips add a little movement to your daily routine to help prevent a stiff neck and a tired mindset. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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What Is a Pandemic?
The WHO defines a pandemic as “the worldwide spread of a new disease.” People do not have immunity to the new disease. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness, Safety
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Social Distancing During a Public Health Crisis
When an infectious disease is spreading in a community, one protection is social distancing. Learn more from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness, Safety