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    5 Tips for Gardening Safely

    March 31, 2016

    Gardening can be a fun activity, and you can decrease aches, pains, and strains on your body while doing it. Learn more from UPMC. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Rehabilitation, Safety

    Tagged with: energy, gardening, gardening safety, Michael Balandiat

    two people gardening
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    6 New Years Resolutions to Make as a Family

    January 7, 2015

    Make your New Years resolutions with your family and get back on the path to a healthy lifestyle. Find 6 ideas for family-oriented resolutions. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Family Health, Fitness, Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: family, gardening, Health, healthy, resolutions, school lunches

    Learn about making a new year's resolution as a family.
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    Gardening for Your Health: Fruit and Vegetable Powerhouses

    August 25, 2014

    Discover five fruits and vegetables that can be beneficial to your health and how they can make a difference in your diet. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: American Institute for Cancer Research, disease prevention, gardening, Healthy Living, Nutrition, phytochemicals, Recipes from the Garden, USDA

    Gardening for Your Health: Fruit and Vegetable Powerhouses
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    Flower Power: Broccoli Packs a Healthy Punch

    July 10, 2014

    Discover how adding broccoli to your diet can relieve the body of toxins caused by air pollution. Learn how you can easily include broccoli in your meals. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Nutrition

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    Gardening Safety Guide

    May 12, 2014

    Gardening provides great health benefits but can also be dangerous. Learn more about gardening, and find some safety tips to follow while gardening at home. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Safety

    Tagged with: chemicals, ergonomics, gardening, safety, sunscreen

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