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    Suicide Awareness and Prevention

    August 13, 2014

    An estimated 40,000 people die by suicide each year. Learn the warning signs and find out how you can prevent and reduce risk factors of suicide. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Mental Health

    Tagged with: Allegheny County, committing suicide, Crisis Training Institute, death, depression, Jeffrey Magill, National Alliance on Mental Illness, re:solve crisis network, Substance Abuse Mental Health Service Administration, suicidal, Suicide, Western Psychiatric Institute of UPMC

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    Common Contributors to Back Pain

    June 29, 2014

    Learn more about common causes of back pain, and discover some easy techniques to prevent back pain, such as smoking cessation and improved posture. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics

    Tagged with: back pain, back strain, depression, Gwendolyn Sowa, low back pain

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    Preventive Health Screenings for Children and ObamaCare

    June 25, 2014

    One of the benefits of the ACA is that children, newborns and teens now have access to a number of preventive health screenings at no additional cost. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC HealthPlan

    Categorized as: Family Health

    Tagged with: ACA, Affordable Care Act, alcohol assessment, autism screening, behavioral assessment, blood pressure screening, BMI, cervical dysplasia, depression, drug assessment, dyslipidemia, fluoride chemoprevention, gonorrhea preventive medication, hearing screening, hematocrit, hemoglobin, ObamaCare, pediatrics, preventive health screenings

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    Care for the Caregiver

    June 14, 2014

    Being a family care giver can be a stressful task. Learn how you can take better care of yourself if you are a primary care giver for an ailing loved one. Learn More

    Categorized as: Family Health

    Tagged with: Care, Caregivers, depression, energy, resources, support

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    Getting Good Sleep Makes Good Sense

    May 5, 2014

    A good night's sleep is vital to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Learn more about the benefits of a good night's sleep and how much you to get a night. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: American Sleep Foundation, body fight infection, chronic sleep loss, depression, diabetes, fatigue, mood disorders, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, sleep disorders

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    Effects of Caffeine on Your Body

    March 24, 2014

    Caffeine is a stimulant that affects your body in many ways. Learn more about caffeine, its effects, what items contain it, and who should avoid it. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: caffeine, depression, energy, heart problems, high blood pressure, nervous system, restlessness, sleep deprivation

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    Depression and Older Adults

    November 4, 2013

    Read more about how the Aging Institute of UPMC Senior Services and the University of Pittsburgh provides support for adults with late-life depression. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Mental Health

    Tagged with: ADAPT, aging, Aging Institute, Charles Reynolds III MD, depression, HEAL, late-life depression, RAPID, RECALL, UPMC Senior Services

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