Search Results for: runner
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Using Nutrition to Fuel Your Body Before, During, and After a Marathon
running 26.2 miles, plus the weeks and months spent training, requires some high-quality fuel. Here’s what runners should know about fueling their bodies before, during, and after a marathon.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Benefits of Walking: How a Daily Walk Can Improve Your Health
Taking a daily walk has so many physical and mental benefits. Learn the top 10 reasons, backed by research.Read More
Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness
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How to Get More Plant-based Protein
Your body needs protein for good health, but it doesn't have to come from meat. Read on to learn how you can get the protein you need from plant-based foods.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Mark’s Story: Nasal Breathing to Increase Performance and Decrease Stress
Mark, a triathlete and cross country/track coach, went through breathing exercises with Ron DeAngelo at UPMC Sports Medicine to improve his performance.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Peter’s Story: Back on the Gridiron After ACL Surgery
Athletes come to UPMC from around the world to take advantage of its research-driven and cutting-edge orthopaedic care. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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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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Feeling Fatigued? Why It Could be Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
Athletes that regularly experience fatigue, stress fractures, or decreased endurance, may be suffering from relative energy deficiency in sport, or RED-S.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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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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Do I Need to Wear a Knee Brace?
If you have an acute or chronic knee injury, a knee brace can help stabilize your knee and manage any pain or discomfort you have. Learn more from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics