Search Results for: 2016
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Here’s Why You Need Fiber in Your Diet
Fiber is a type of indigestible carbohydrate in plant foods that provides important health benefits. Learn what it does and how to get more fiber in your diet.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Is It Safe to Drink Olive Oil?
Drinking olive oil shots is a hot trend — but is it healthy? Here's what you need to know about olive oil and its health benefits.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Receiving Telemedicine Care for Heart Failure: Steve’s Story
Stephen Silveria of Williamsport was one of the first patients to use UPMC's Advanced Heart Failure Telemedicine Clinic.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Missing Sleep Could Affect Your Heart Health
Getting a good night's sleep helps to control blood pressure. Learn more about the connection between sleep and heart health.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness, Sleep Health
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How to Treat Acid Reflux at Home
If the burning pain of acid reflux keeps you up at night, these home remedies can help. Learn what causes it and how to treat acid reflux at home.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z
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The Best Way to Break a Fever, According to a Doctor
A fever is your body's way of fighting off infection. But a fever can make you feel achy and miserable. Here's what you need to know about breaking a fever.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What’s the Difference Between Food Allergy and Intolerance?
Is your persistent belly pain and bloating from food allergies or food intolerances? Both can cause a physical reaction after eating certain foods, so it’s easy to confuse the two. But there are significant differences between food allergies and intolerances. Here’s a comparison between food allergies and intolerances, including what causes them and how you…Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
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Tre Tipton Struggled with His Mental Health for Years. Now, He’s an Advocate for Others Facing Similar Challenges
Tre Tipton suffered from depression and suicidal ideation for much of his life. Today, he is a powerful mental health advocate.Watch Now
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Mental Health, Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, UPMC Stories
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Is Seltzer Water Bad for You?
Learn about the different kinds of carbonated water, whether carbonated water is good for you, and the health benefits of seltzer water.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition