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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