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7 Tips for Staying Healthy on Long Flights

March 23, 2017

From plane-hopping pathogens to jet lag, travelers confront a wide array of health risks while flying. Stay healthy with these tips. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: disease prevention, Healthy Living, Immunity, infectious disease, travel
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Healthy Eating for the Big Game: Recipes and Tips

February 2, 2017

Avoid the guilt — and the extra calories — with our healthy snack suggestions and low-calorie appetizer substitutes. Learn More

Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: Healthy Living, healthy recipes, Nutrition, recipes, snacks
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Exercise and Bariatric Surgery: Your Road to Recovery

January 12, 2017

Exercise is an important part of your life after bariatric surgery. Learn more about what you can do to stay active and safe after weight loss surgery. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Bariatric Services
Categorized as: Fitness
Tagged with: bariatric surgery, exercise, fitness, Healthy Living, life after weight loss surgery, weight loss, weight loss surgery
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Everyday Ways to Help Your Heart

July 15, 2016

You might be surprised to learn how simple, everyday choices can make a big difference when it comes to you heart health. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: Healthy Living, heart disease, Heart Health
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Swap out the Junk Food with These Healthy Game-Day Recipes

February 6, 2016

Game day often surrounds us with pizza, beer, and more wings than we can count. Check out our infographic for healthy swaps during the big game! Learn More

Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: healthy alternatives, healthy eating, healthy eating habits, healthy food, healthy food choices, Healthy Living, infographic
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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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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
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Healthy Green Smoothies for St. Patrick’s Day

March 16, 2014

Are green smoothies better for you? Learn about healthy alternatives to the typical St. Patrick's Day smoothie. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: fruit, Green Smoothies, healthy eating, Healthy Living, leafy greens, recipe, shamrock shake, St. Patrick's Day, Vicki March MD, World Health Organization