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  Aortic and Mitral Valve Disease Treatment Options

  February 24, 2015

  Learn how your heart valves work and about treatment options for many types of heart valve diseases, including aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: aortic valve stenosis, chest pain, heart failure, heart surgery, heart valve diseases, mitral valve regurgitation, mitral valve stenosis, robotic surgery, treatment for aortic and mitral valve diseases

  

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  Marathon Training 101 – Part 1

  February 20, 2015

  With two months until the 2017 Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon it's time to get down to business. Learn how to train for a marathon.Learn More

  Categorized as: Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: Dick's Sporting Goods, dynamic warmup, first-time runners, half marathon, marathon, marathon nutrition, marathon training, pittsburgh marathon, sports medicine

  

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  First-Time Blood Donors: Someone Just Your Type Needs You!

  February 19, 2015

  First-Time Blood Donors: Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. Your pint-size donation can save up to three lives. Learn more!Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: American Red Cross, blood donations, blood donor, blood-borne infections, hepatitis B, HIV, plasma, platelets, sickle cell anemia, Type O, whole blood

  

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  5 Tips to Keep in Mind When Choosing a Gym

  February 7, 2015

  Check out this blog post for a few easy tips to help you when choosing a gym. Learn what kind of fitness center might be best for you, based on your goals.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: aerobics, blood pressure, cholesterol, fitness, gym, healthy lifestyle, joining a gym, personal trainer

  

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  Leg Pain Could Warn of Vascular Problems

  January 30, 2015

  Leg pain while walking or climbing stairs may be a sign of a serious condition known as peripheral arterial disease, or PAD. Learn about PAD screenings.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: angioplasty, heart attack, leg amputation, leg pain, numbness, pain, pain in your leg, peripheral arterial disease, stent, stroke, treatment for this disease

  

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  Is a Hot Shower Bad for Your Skin?

  May 24, 2022

  Many people love a long, hot shower or soak in a hot bath. But what effects can they have on your skin? Find out now.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

  Categorized as: Skin Care

  Tagged with: clear nasal congestion, dry skin, infection, itching, moisturizer, natural oil barrier, Nick Woltjen, shower, skin, skin care, soap, sunburn, UPMC Department of Dermatology

  

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  Managing Pain in Your Joints During the Winter

  January 10, 2015

  Do your joints painfully serve as your weather prognosticator during the colder months? Learn how to handle joint pain in the winter.Learn More

  Categorized as: Orthopaedics

  Tagged with: cold weather, dehydration, fish oil, joints, omega-3

  

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  31 Days of Healthy Tips

  December 31, 2014

  Discover 31 tips to get help you get back on track to a healthy lifestyle, including small changes you can make to your daily routine to improve your healthRead More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: backpack safety, diet, exercise, health tips, healthy, New Year's resolutions, posture, quit smoking, safety, sleep, stress, sugar, vitamins, water

  

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  What Do I Do if My Child Has Allergies?

  November 21, 2014

  Learn more about common allergens, the causes and symptoms of allergies, and the best treatment options for children.Learn More

  Categorized as: Pediatrics

  Tagged with: allergen, Allergic disorders, allergic reaction, allergies, allergy, allergy shots, anaphylaxis, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, hives, immunotherapy, pediatrics, pulmonary medicine, runny nose, seasonal allergy, spring allergy symptoms