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Heart Attack Recovery: Cardiac Rehabilitation

February 2, 2015

Learn about how cardiac rehabilitation can help you recover from a heart attack. Discover heart-healthy activities to improve your lifestyle. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: cardiac rehabilitation, exercise, heart attack, heart attack recovery

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Keeping Your Kids Active In the Winter

January 19, 2015

See our tips below for fun indoor—and a few outdoor for those who wish to brave the cold—ideas for keeping your kids active in the winter. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

Categorized as: Fitness, Pediatrics

Tagged with: active, basketball, bowling, energy, exercise, frostbite, gymnastics, ice skating, kids, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, swimming, wellness center, winter, winter sports teams

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31 Days of Healthy Tips

December 31, 2014

Discover 31 tips to get help you get back on track to a healthy lifestyle, including small changes you can make to your daily routine to improve your health Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: backpack safety, diet, exercise, health tips, healthy, New Year's resolutions, posture, quit smoking, safety, sleep, stress, sugar, vitamins, water

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New Year Resolutions to Prevent Cancer

December 28, 2014

Looking for a resolution for 2015? A popular one is to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Here are five resolutions that can help prevent cancer. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: annual exam, breast cancer, cancer prevention, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, diet, exercise, fitness, lung cancer, mammogram, New Year's Day, pap smear, quit smoking

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10 Heart Healthy New Year’s Resolutions

December 26, 2014

Ready to start the New Year fresh? Check out our list of heart-healthy New Year's resolutions to help you make healthier lifestyle choices in 2015. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: alcohol, cholesterol, coronary artery disease, diabetes, exercise, healthy energy, heart, heart disease, heart screenings, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, New Year's Day, New Year's resolutions, smoking, stress, winter

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Winter Workout Tips: How to Exercise Outdoors Safely

December 11, 2014

Discover workout clothing tips from experts to help you stay safe and comfortable while getting fit this winter. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Safety, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: exercise, infographic, running, walking, winter

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6 Sneaky Ways to Burn Calories with Your Family this Thanksgiving

December 2, 2014

Learn about fun and creative ways to burn some of the calories of the Thanksgiving feast with your family. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Sports Medicine

Tagged with: 5k, autumn, black friday, exercise, football, holidays, lifting heavy objects, parade, pumpkin pie, running, Thanksgiving, turkey trot, walking

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Pump Up Your Body With a Pumpkin Workout!

November 17, 2014

Pump up your body during the holidays using pumpkins! Check out this infographic for 7 easy exercises that you can do at home with a pumpkin and 2 gourds. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness

Tagged with: calories, exercise, gourd, pumpkin, Thanksgiving, unconventional, workout

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Constipation During Pregnancy: Five Ways to Get Things Moving Again

November 9, 2014

You expected morning sickness and fatigue during your pregnancy — but constipation and hemorrhoids? Here are five ways to get things moving again. Learn More

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth

Tagged with: constipation, exercise, fiber, hemorrhoids, Hyagriv Simhan, hydration, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, morning sickness, painful hemorrhoids, pregnancy