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One Doctor’s Tips: Staying Healthy While Staying at Home
America is moving toward a new normal as we battle the COVID 19 pandemic. Some of my patients have asked me how they can maintain their health during this time. These are my top ten tips for staying healthy while staying at home:Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness
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How to Stay Active During COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic might be making it difficult to stay active. Learn how to stay active outdoors or in your own home.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Safety
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Still Fighting: After Losing Legs in Crash, Firefighter Refuses to Give in
Justin Dawson saw the car that would change his life coming at him almost in slow motion. Learn more about his story.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms: Man Pushes Forward After Losing Legs in Crash
Learn how Justin moved forward after a life-altering accident on the latest episode of “Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms”.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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Innovative Sustainability Project Takes Flight at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Learn more about the beehives at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and how they help the whole community.Watch Now
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition, Women's Health
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The Connection Between Friends and Health
Want to make that hike up the hill a little easier? Take a friend. That’s the finding of a study published by the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. The study asked people to hike up an incline and report how steep they thought the climb was. Participants who went with a friend said the slope…Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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From Hip Surgery to Appalachian Trail Hike in Less Than a Year
Craig Uhler of Williamsport isn’t one to sit still for very long. Last year, his job as a land surveyor had him on his feet and in the outdoors most of the time.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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5 Tips for Winter Sports Safety
Whether you are an athlete or the parent of one, these safety tips will help keep you and your family safe this winter season.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Is Screen Time Really Bad for Our Eyes?
Many people rely on televisions, video games, computers, and phones to help pass the hours. Is all this screen time bad for our eye health?Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z