Search Results for: metabolism
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Calorie-Restricted Fad Diets: Do They Work?
Research shows that crash diets simply don't work in the long term. They can even damage your health.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Can Green Powders Really Boost Your Health?
Social media influencers rave about the ease and health effects of green powders. But nutrition experts say these benefits are overblown. Green powders or “superfood” blends contain ground fruits, vegetables, grains, and algae. Similar products include fruit and vegetable supplements. Some include prebiotics, probiotics, or digestive enzymes. They may contain popular herbs like ashwagandha or…Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What Causes Missed Periods, Besides Pregnancy?
Wondering, 'Why did I miss my period if I'm not pregnant?' Read about other reasons for missed periods, including stress, obesity, health conditions, and more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Women's Health
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Supporting a Child with Diabetes
Pediatric Endocrinologist, Katherine Vu-Boast, MD with UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh discusses ways parents and families can help a child who’s living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Signs of Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency is common but the symptoms are often hard to detect. Learn if you might be at risk of a vitamin D deficiency.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Sleep Issues and Obesity: What’s the Connection?
If you have obesity and struggle with sleep issues, you may wonder — are the two related? Learn more from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Got Milk Alternatives? The Best Milk to Aid Weight Loss and Management
Discover the different types of milk alternatives, compare their nutrient benefits, and learn about the best milk choice for your goals.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Natural Ways to Relieve Constipation
Almost everyone gets constipated now and then. The good news is that you can usually treat constipation with simple changes in lifestyle.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Does Counting Calories Work for Weight Loss?
Tracking your calories is one way to lose weight but does counting calories work for long-term weight loss? Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition