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Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your 6 Week Postpartum Checkup
A new parent's focus is on caring for your newborn. But your body endures much during pregnancy and afterward, and postpartum checkups can keep you healthy.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Can You Exercise Too Much? What Excessive Exercise Does to Your Body
Find out how exercising too much, too often, or with poor form can lead to injury, and worsen preexisting health problems.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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What to Do About Incontinence During Menopause
Does menopause cause incontinence? Here's what older women need to know about urinary continence during menopause — including how to treat the problem.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Women's Health
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Healing Your Spine
Back pain doesn’t have to take over your life. Christopher Standaert talks treatment options for patients to improve their pain without medications and surgeries.Listen Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Are Female Athletes More Prone to ACL Injuries?
Statistics show that female athletes are more susceptible to ACL tears than male athletes. Find out more here.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Degenerative Disc Disease: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments
Degenerative disc disease happens with age, and nearly everyone is at risk. Learn preventive strategies and new treatment options.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health
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What Causes Foot Arch Pain?
Plantar fasciitis, flat feet, posterior tibial tendonitis, and Achilles tendonitis can all cause foot arch pain.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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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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Finding Relief for Back Pain During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, your uterus expands and your weight and hormone levels change – shifting your center of gravity and weakening your abdominal muscles. These changes can affect your posture and put extra strain on your back.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth