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The Skinny on Sweet Alternatives to Sugar

July 19, 2014

Learn more about artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes that you can incorporate into your diet. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: acesulfame potassium, advantame, agave, aspartame, diabetes, FDA, food additives, neotame, saccharin, stevia, sucralose, xylitol
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Satisfy Your Cravings With These Healthy French Fry Alternatives

July 11, 2014

Learn how French fries can negatively affect your health, and find five healthy alternatives to French fries. Try them out today! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: crispy green beans, diabetes, french fries, healthy alternatives, Healthy Snacks, heart disease, kale chips, obesity, sweet potato fries, Vitamin A, zucchini
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Eat Smart: Picture Your Plate

July 6, 2014

A nutritious diet is essential to your overall health. Learn more about how to eat smart and how you can use your dinner plate to control portion sizes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: Dairy, diabetes, Dinner, fats, food, fruit, healthy eating, meat, milk, portion sizes, protein, starch, UPMC Centers for Diabetes Education and Support, vegetable
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Health Tips for Women in Their 60s and 70s

May 16, 2014

Women who are 60 or 70-something know it's time to plan how they want to live the next 20-30 years. Read these health tips to keep yourself active. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Women's Health
Tagged with: active, aerobic exercise, bone health, cancer, diabetes, obesity, walking, women's health, Zumba
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Health Tips for Women in Their 40s and 50s

May 15, 2014

If you're a woman in your 40s or 50s, you're aware that your body is ever evolving. Read more about how you can combat aging with some lifestyle changes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health
Tagged with: American College of Sports Medicine, cancer, diabetes, obesity, pittsburgh marathon, women's health
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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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The Importance of Eye Exams

February 27, 2014

Learn more about the importance of eye exams and what to expect during your visit with the eye doctor. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Eye Center
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: cataracts, diabetes, eye doctor, eye exam, glaucoma, macular degeneration, optometrist, retina, Scott Drexler DO, UPMC Eye Center, vision
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Video: What to Expect in Stroke Rehabilitation

February 6, 2014

Learn more about the risk factors of stroke and watch a video about what you can expect during stroke rehabilitation. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, Jennfier Shen MD, stroke, stroke recovery, stroke rehab, stroke risk
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Benefits and Risks of Bariatric Surgery

January 21, 2014

This JAMA report shows that bariatric surgery can reduce or reverse obesity-related health issues -- such as diabetes -- long-term. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Anita Courcoulas MD, bariatric surgery, blood pressure, diabetes, JAMA, JAMA Network, JAMA Report, Journal of the American Medical Association, liids, Minimally Invasive Bariatric and General Surgery, patient story, weight loss surgery