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The MIND Diet for Better Brain Health

November 19, 2019

Learn what the MIND diet is and how following it could slow or prevent an age-related decline in brain function. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: age-related disorders, Alzheimer's disease, brain health, dementia, depression, diabetes, diseases, high blood pressure, hypertension, Mediterranean, MIND diet, stroke
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What Does the Pancreas Do?

September 13, 2015

You may not know it, but your pancreas has a big job to do. Learn more about pancreatic diseases and treatment options, including transplant. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cancer, diabetes, diseases, food, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic disease, pancreatic tumors
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What Does Your Liver Do? Disorders, Symptoms, and Staying Healthy

September 11, 2015

What does the liver do for your body? This vital organ supports has multiple functions that support your overall health. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: cirrhosis, diseases, energy, hepatitis C, liver cancer, liver disease, liver transplant, living donor liver transplant
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Different Forms of Tobacco and How They Affect Your Body

May 31, 2014

Learn more about tobacco, the different forms that exist, and the associated health risks of each. Knowing how tobacco affects your body can save your life. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cancer-causing chemicals, chewing tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, diseases, e-cigarettes, hookah, nicotine, Tobacco, World Health Organization, World No Tobacco Day

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