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A Closer Look at Santa’s Health

December 10, 2016

The night before Christmas draws closer. Let's take a look at what Santa's health might be like based on some signs and symptoms. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: blood pressure, Christmas, diabetes, diet, exercise, heart disease, holiday health, winter
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How Swimming Makes for Effective Rehab

August 23, 2016

If you're injured, swimming might be a great way to aid your rehabilitation process. Learn how hitting the pool can help heal the body. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: exercise, rehabilitation, swimming
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Working out on Vacation: How to Stay Fit While Traveling

July 28, 2016

Don’t let travel send your workout routine on vacation. Stay fit on the road with these easy vacation workouts. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: exercise, fitness, health and wellness, sports medicine, travel, vacations
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Tips for Maximizing Your Indoor Cycling Workout

July 14, 2016

Spinning, or indoor cycling, is an excellent form of exercise—it's challenging, fun, and provides a great workout. But before you hop on your bike for... Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: exercise, fitness, indoor cycling, spinning
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Top 10 Cold Weather Running Essentials

January 11, 2016

Prepare yourself for running outdoors with the proper cold weather gear. Experts at UPMC Sports Medicine compiled a list of essentials for outdoor running. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: cold weather, exercise, sports medicine, winter weather
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UPMC’s Favorite Things – Healthy Gift Ideas

December 23, 2015

It's the holiday season, and in that spirit, we asked our UPMC doctors for some of their favorite healthy gift ideas. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Fitness
Tagged with: exercise, fitness, gift ideas, healthy gift ideas, Healthy Living, infographic, yoga
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Do It Right: Exercises That Can Cause Injury

July 12, 2015

Any type of physical activity or exercise comes with the risk of injury. Learn how proper form and technique can prevent unnecessary pain and injury. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: exercise, injuries, injury, O, pain, rotator cuff injury, The Oprah Magazine, UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, workout
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Try Watermelon for Your Pre Workout Fuel

June 9, 2015

Besides enjoying it as a juicy treat, you should also consider eating watermelon pre workout to help you recover quicker. Learn more in our infographic. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: exercise, fitness, infographic, pre workout, summer snack, watermelon, workout, workout fuel
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5 Steps to Prevent Runner’s Knee

March 18, 2015

Runner's knee can be painful—and may be an unwelcome disruption to your exercise routine. There's much you Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: exercise, injury prevention, pain, patellofermoral, runner's knee, running