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  • Recipe

    Oh-So-Simple Low-Calorie Pumpkin Dip

    December 2, 2016

    This ultra-simple appetizer is perfect for before or after your holiday dinner. Greek yogurt and spices combine for this dip. Get the recipe. View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: Appetizers, Fall Flavors Recipes, health recipe, healthy eating, holidays, recipe

    low calorie pumpkin dip recipe
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    Home Alone: The Truth Behind the Booby Traps

    December 24, 2014

    The injuries Kevin McAllister inflicted on the villians of Home Alone would be much more severe than a few screams and burns as shown in the film. Learn mo Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

    Categorized as: Safety

    Tagged with: burns, holidays, home alone, infographic, injuries, movie, safety, trauma

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  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    Healthy Gifts for Resolutions in the New Year

    December 19, 2014

    Overeating is common during the holiday season. Discover healthy gifts that can jumpstart your New Year's resolutions and help you get back on track. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: Christmas, fitness tracker, gifts, healthy, holidays, smoothie, yoga

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  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Avoiding Weight Gain During the Holidays to Help Fight Cancer

    December 9, 2014

    The holidays are a time when many eat too much unhealthy food. For cancer patients, it is important to maintain a healthy diet to help fight their disease. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, cancer, Christmas, holidays, mushrooms, nutrition, nutritional services, pumpkin pie, small plate, UPMC CancerCenter, weight gain

    avoiding weight gain holidays help fight cancer
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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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  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    How Holiday Smells Create Fond Memories: Making Sense of Scents

    November 29, 2014

    During the holidays, our sense of smell evokes powerful memories and emotions from the past — thanks to the fascinating way our brains work! Learn more. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

    Categorized as: Family Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: brain, emotional brain, holiday, holidays, limbic system, memories, memory, nose, Ph.D., Rachel Herz, smell, smells, traditions, turkey

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  • Recipe

    Recipe: Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding

    October 28, 2014

    The pumpkin pie flavor packed in this chia pudding will treat you and give a nutritional boost to your diet. Get the recipe. View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: fiber, holidays, pumpkin, recipe

    recipe pumpkin pie chia pudding
  • Gallery

    Infographic: Calories of Common Alcoholic Drinks

    October 13, 2014

    Discover the calories in your favorite drinks so you can make wiser drink choices during the upcoming holiday season and into the new year. Learn More

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: alcohol, beer, calories, Christmas, cocktails, diet, drinks, holidays, infographic, liquor, wine

  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Lose that Post Holiday Weight…and Keep it Off

    January 3, 2014

    Read tips from UPMC BodyChangers to help lose that post-holiday weight and make some healthy lifestyle choices. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, calorie, drink water, exercise, fiber, fruits, gym, healthy breakfast, holidays, Journal of Nutrition, lifestyle choice, lose weight, New Year's Day, nuts, Obesity Research, Thanksgiving, vegetables, Vicki March MD, weight loss, whole grains

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