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Pee When You Sneeze? You May Have Stress Incontinence
Women who leak urine when they sneeze, cough, or laugh may have a condition called stress incontinence. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
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Exercise and Osteoporosis: Staying Healthy and Strengthening Your Bones
If you have osteoporosis, you may believe that physical activity can lead to fractures. But regular exercise is a key part of maintaining your health.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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What Are the Warning Signs of Epilepsy?
Doctors usually diagnose epilepsy after 2 or more seizures without an explanation. Intense febrile seizures can be an early warning sign of epilepsy.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Protecting Your Skin to Prevent Sun Damage and Skin Cancer
Sunburns cause irreversible damage to the skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays. Learn how to protect your skin and what to watch for as signs of skin cancer.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care
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Make Your Off-Season Baseball Workouts Steady and Progressive
These offseason baseball workouts can improve performance and reduce injury. Here's what you need to know.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Can Your Joints Really Predict the Weather?
Can your joints really predict the weather? Are fish oil supplements good for bone health? Albert Lin, MD, Chief of Shoulder Surgery and Associate Chief of Sports Medicine at UPMC weighs in on some old wives tales and lists some simple things you can do to promote joint health.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Risk Factors And Treatment Of Atrial Fibrillation
During atrial fibrillation (AFib), the heart's electrical system sends out chaotic electrical impulses. This causes the top chambers of the heart (atria) to beat rapidly. These signals are sent to the bottom chambers (ventricles), causing an irregular and often fast heartbeat.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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5 Natural Treatment Options for Erectile Dysfunction
If you frequently have problems getting or keeping an erection, you may have erectile dysfunction (ED). Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology
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A Few Key Reasons to See a Primary Care Sports Medicine Doctor
From tendonitis, osteoarthritis, and concussion to well visits and injury prevention, here are 7 reasons why you might see a sports medicine doctor.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine