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    Low-Fiber Diet: Foods to Choose and Avoid

    February 20, 2016

    If you have digestion trouble, a low-fiber diet might help. Find food to choose and avoid and a sample low-fiber diet menu. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: diet, digestion, low-fiber, menu

    healthy food
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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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  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Get to Know your Brain Stem

    January 16, 2015

    Learn more about one of the most primitive areas of your brain – the brain stem. Discover all of the aspects of your body influenced by the brain stem. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: blood pressure, Brain Stem, Cerebellum, digestion, heartbeat, Medulla Oblongata, midbrain, pons, sleep cycles, spinal cord

    model of brain
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    Benefits of Lemon Juice and Water

    August 29, 2014

    Lemon juice pairs well with your favorite dishes, but it also offers incredible health benefits. Learn more. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: acne, acne remedy, calcium, cancer, digestion, folate, kidney stones, lemon, lemon juice, pectin, potassium, sore throat remedy, Vitamin C, weight loss

    Learn the 7 Health Benefits of Lemon Juice
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    Marathon Nutrition Q&A From UPMC’s Google Hangout

    May 2, 2014

    Nutrition plays a vital role in successful running. Read answers to questions posed during the marathon nutrition hangout hosted by UPMC Sports Medicine. Learn More

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: carbs, digestion, half marathon, hydration, marathon, Nutrition, protein, running

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