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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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How to Burn off Your Thanksgiving Meal

November 22, 2014

Now that you have "gobbled" down all the turkey and stuffing from Thanksgiving, it's time to burn off those calories and "step" to a healthier you!Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: autumn, calories, fitness, infographic, Thanksgiving, turkey, walking

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Using a Heart Rate Monitor: Training Tips, FAQs, and Suggestions

November 5, 2014

Learn more about how heart rate monitors offer active people of all fitness levels a helpful resource to track and improve their performance.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: Aaron Mares MD, beats per minute, bpm, cardio, fitness, heart rate, heart rate monitor, workout

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Buttered Coffee a Bust? How Healthy Is It?

October 21, 2014

Buttered coffee is one of the latest health trends around. Yet, how healthy is this beverage and can this fad do long-term damage to your overall health?Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition

Tagged with: buttered coffee, coffee, energy, fads, fitness, health trends, heart attack, java, Leslie Bonci, nutrition, oil containing medium-chain triglycerides, sports medicine, stroke, turbo-loaded beverage, UPMC Sports Medicine

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5 Tips and Tricks to Prevent a Walking Injury

July 25, 2014

Although walking is an effective lifelong workout option, it sometimes results in injury. Read some helpful tips to avoid injury and keep in step all year.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: aches, exercise, fitness, injury, plantar fasciitis, runner's knee, shin splints, sports medicine, sprains, strains, stress fracture, walking

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7 Cycling Tips to Help You Bike Like a Pro

July 4, 2014

UPMC's Sports Medicine team presents seven simple tips to prepare your body for cycling -- and how to stay safe while training for an event.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: bicycling, cycling, exercise, fitness, helmet, hydration, safety equipment, sports medicine, sunburn

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Marathon Race Day Nutrition Tips

April 20, 2014

Being hydrated and well-nutritioned is critical to your race success. Learn more about marathon race day nutrition tips for during and after the race.Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition

Tagged with: exercise, fitness, Leslie Bonci, marathon, nutrition, pittsburgh marathon, running, sports medicine

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Recipe for Marathon Runners: High-Protein Recovery Shake

April 18, 2014

Looking for healthy marathon recipes? Try this healthy protein-packed recovery shake for after a long run.Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition

Tagged with: exercise, fitness, Leslie Bonci, marathon, nutrition, Pittsburgh, recipe, Recipes for Runners, running, sports medicine

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Recipe for Marathon Runners: No-Bake Energy Protein Bars

April 11, 2014

Follow this recipe to create no-bake protein energy bars that are packed with nutrition, yet light enough to not weigh you down.Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition

Tagged with: energy bars, exercise, fitness, healthy recipe, Leslie Bonci, marathon, Pittsburgh, recipe, Recipes for Runners, running, sports medicine