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  How Exercise Can Benefit Parkinson’s Disease Patients

  September 28, 2014

  Learn more about how exercise can help benefit Parkinson's disease patients, and find out which types of exercises will have the best impact.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

  Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: activities, cycling, exercise, Mark Richardson MD PhD, Michael J. Fox Foundation, Parkinson's disease, Pilates, rowing, swimming, yoga

  

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  September Is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

  August 24, 2022

  Discover the symptoms, risks, and prevention of ovarian cancer to increase awareness of this "silent killer."Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Gynecologic Cancer, Women's Health

  Tagged with: gynecologic cancer, ovarian cancer, prevention, womens health

  

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  Minimally Invasive Catheter Directed Thrombolysis: Norman’s Story

  September 18, 2014

  Read Norman's story to learn more about minimally invasive catheter directed thrombolysis and Norman's experience after being diagnosed with ischemia.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: arteries, blood, catheter, Dr. Efthymios Avgerinos, Dr. Rabih Chaer, ischemia, leg pain, numbness, pain, Pittsburgh, surgery, thrombolysis

  

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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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  What Are the Types of Thyroid Disorders?

  August 30, 2014

  Around 27 million people in the U.S. are affected by thyroid disorders. Learn what the thyroid does and discover symptoms and causes of thyroid disorders.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: constipation, ct scan, depression, endocrinologist, fatigue, Hashimoto's disease, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, joint pain, Multidisciplinary Thyroid Center, thyroid and common disorders, thyroid disorders, thyroid nodules, tiredness, ultrasound, weight gain

  

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  Benefits of Lemon Juice and Water

  June 22, 2022

  Lemon juice pairs well with your favorite dishes, but it also offers incredible health benefits. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Nutrition

  Tagged with: acne, acne remedy, calcium, cancer, digestion, folate, kidney stones, lemon, lemon juice, pectin, potassium, sore throat remedy, Vitamin C, weight loss

  

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  How to Use the R.I.C.E Method for Treating Injuries

  August 27, 2014

  Learn why the R.I.C.E. treatment method is a common and effective way to help recover from strains & sprains, and get you back into your everyday activityWatch Now

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: compression, elevation, ibuprofen, ice, naproxen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication, recovery, rest, RICE, sports injury, sprains, strains, swelling

  

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  5 Foods to Avoid if You Have Troubles with Your Digestive System

  August 23, 2014

  Have you felt sick after eating a meal? Digestive system issues can be triggered by certain foods. Try avoiding these foods if you experience symptoms.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

  Categorized as: Nutrition

  Tagged with: bloating, caffeine, Capsaicin, constipation, cramping, dairy products, dehydration, diarrhea, Digestive System, fat, gastrointestinal tract, heartburn, indigestion, lactose intolerance, liver, milk, nausea, Spicy Foods

  

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  Heat Stroke vs. Heat Exhaustion: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  July 25, 2022

  Recognize the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke along with causes and treatment to prevent both conditions in hot temperatures.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

  Categorized as: Safety

  Tagged with: classic heat exhaustion, classic heat stroke, exertional heat exhaustion, exertional heat stroke, hallucinations, heat exhaustion, Heat stroke, overexertion, prevention, summer