Search Results for: safety
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How Cold Weather Affects Your Heart and Circulatory System
Wonder why your chest hurts or heart rate changes when it gets cold outside? Find out why and learn how to protect your heart in the chilly winter months.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness
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How to Stay Safe While Trick-or-Treating
As you get ready to take your little one out for trick-or-treating this Halloween, keep these safety tips in mind.Read More
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
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How Concussions Affect Academics — Part One
With fall sports in full swing, sports-related concussions, and the impact on school, continue to be a concern for student athletes, coaches, and parents.Read More
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Pediatrics, Sports Medicine
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How Does Media Use Affect Your Child?
Learn about the lasting impact overexposure to media devices can have on your kids and discover a family plan to help limit your child's daily media time.Read More
Categorized as: Pediatrics
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If Disaster Struck, Would You Be Prepared?
Emergencies happen so make sure you are prepared with a well-stocked kit that will ensure your family is safe.Read More
Categorized as: Safety
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Keep It Safe While Tailgating This Football Season
Find useful tips for staying safe while tailgating. Learn how to avoid foodborne illnesses by properly stocking your cooler and cooking your food correctlyRead More
Categorized as: Safety
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What Are Legal Blindness, Visual Impairment, and Low Vision?
Discover the difference between low vision, visual impairment, and legal blindness. Find out how each is diagnosed and treated at the UPMC Eye Center.Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z
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Gardening for Your Health: Fruit and Vegetable Powerhouses
Discover five fruits and vegetables that can be beneficial to your health and how they can make a difference in your diet.Read More
Categorized as: Nutrition
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How to Safely Clean Your Ears
Avoid injuring yourself with potentially hazardous cotton swabs and ear candles. Learn how to properly clean ears and remove earwax buildup.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness