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    Maintaining Healthy Digestion While Traveling

    October 22, 2015

    Learn more about healthy digestion while traveling, including how to avoid constipation, dehydration, and other digestional issues. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety

    Tagged with: bottled water, constipation, dehydration, digestion, food, traveling

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    Hydration 101: What You Need to Know

    August 13, 2015

    At risk for dehydration? Check out this infographic and article to learn about hydration best practices and learn how to avoid dehydration. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: dehydration, drinking, hydrating fruit, hydration, infographic, mobile featured, nutrition, Ron DeAngelo, water

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    Diarrhea Causes, Treatment, and Symptoms

    May 19, 2015

    Diarrhea is a common health problem for all ages. Learn more about the symptoms and causes of diarrhea, including food poisoning, and how to treat it. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: dehydration, diarrhea, Diarrhea Causes, food poisoning, inflammatory bowel disease, inflammatory bowel syndrome

    Recurrent heartburn could be a sign of GERD
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    Staying Comfortable During Pregnancy

    February 26, 2015

    The joys of pregnancy can be dampened by a host of aches, pains, and other inconveniences that many expectant mothers face. Find tips to fight discomfort. Learn More

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

    Tagged with: baby, back pain, childbirth, dehydration, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, motherhood, pregnancy, pregnant

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    Managing Pain in Your Joints During the Winter

    January 10, 2015

    Do your joints painfully serve as your weather prognosticator during the colder months? Learn how to handle joint pain in the winter. Learn More

    Categorized as: Orthopaedics

    Tagged with: cold weather, dehydration, fish oil, joints, omega-3

    How to treat arthritis pain at home
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    How Can I Avoid Getting Kidney Stones?

    October 6, 2014

    Find some helpful tips to decrease your likelihood of getting kidney stones. Learn more about kidney stone prevention and find out how to get treated. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urology

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology

    Tagged with: dehydration, Department of Urology, kidney stone prevention, kidney stones, Timothy Averch, urinary tract infections, urology

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    The Importance of Hydration for Your Heart

    September 4, 2014

    Learn how proper hydration helps your heart to perform regularly. Discover the complications of dehydration and find out how to stay hydrated all summer. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: blood, dehydration, heart, hydration

    Proper hydration is important for many aspects of your health, including your heart.
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    5 Foods to Avoid if You Have Troubles with Your Digestive System

    August 23, 2014

    Have you felt sick after eating a meal? Digestive system issues can be triggered by certain foods. Try avoiding these foods if you experience symptoms. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: bloating, caffeine, Capsaicin, constipation, cramping, dairy products, dehydration, diarrhea, Digestive System, fat, gastrointestinal tract, heartburn, indigestion, lactose intolerance, liver, milk, nausea, Spicy Foods

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    Hot Spots: Top Places to Get Heat Stroke

    July 20, 2014

    In the summer, your body is more vulnerable to heat stroke, especially if you are spending the day outside. Learn about the top places to get heat stroke. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Safety

    Tagged with: amusement parks, beach, dehydration, Florida, golf, Heat stroke, Orlando, overheating, summer, sweat, travel, United States, Universal Studios, UPMC Urgent Care Center

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