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Article - 5 Minute Read
How Telemedicine Is Changing Health Care During COVID-19
Telemedicine refers to the delivery of health care and information through HIPAA-compliant remote technology. It continues to evolve. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Policy and Advocacy
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Virtual Fitness: What You Should Know Part 2
Learn about virtual fitness from the experts at UPMC Sports Medicine. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Virtual Fitness: What You Should Know Part 1
Virtual fitness describes exercise programs that are offered online and can be done at home, allowing exercisers to follow along via their electronic devices. If you are used to fitness classes and other group exercise, some virtual programs offer an online community where you can interact and burn calories with your peers. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 2 Minute Read
How UPMC Is Keeping You Safe During COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues worldwide, UPMC is doing everything we can to keep our patients, workers, and community safe. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness, Safety
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Domestic Violence and COVID-19: Steps to Take if You’re Homebound
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, about 20 Americans per minute suffer physical violence from an intimate partner. About 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some level of physical violence from a partner. Learn steps to take id you're homebound. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Does Coronavirus Affect Your Eyes?
The coronavirus can spread if you touch your eyes after touching an infected surface. It also can spread when an affected individual coughs, sneezes, or talks. Viral particles can be sprayed into your eyes if you are in close contact (within 6 feet) of that person. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Can Media Make Anxiety Get Worse?
Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the United States. Nearly 40 million American adults have some type of anxiety disorder, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). Read on to find out how media can affect your mood and tips on how to manage it. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Can COVID-19 Affect People With OCD?
The pandemic may cause greater anxiety in people, whether they have a diagnosed anxiety disorder or not. Learn more about COVID-19 and OCD. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Article - 1 Minute Read
Don’t Consume or Inject Household Cleaners to Treat COVID-19
There is currently no proven treatment for the virus or COVID-19 itself, although scientists are working to find one.You should not ingest or inject household cleaners as a treatment for COVID-19. They are toxic and can cause serious harm or death if consumed. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness, Safety