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How Can I Help My Child Maintain a Healthy Weight?

July 17, 2014

Playing a proactive role in your child's lifestyle choices can help him or her maintain a healthy weight. Learn how you can prevent childhood obesity. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Pediatrics
Tagged with: BMI, body mass index, childhood obesity, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, healthy weight, overweight, prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, Weight Management and Wellness Center
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How Much Exercise Do You Really Need?

April 21, 2014

The amount of exercise a person needs varies depending on many factors. Learn how much you need to be healthy and common exercise routines. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Fitness
Tagged with: brisk walking, light workouts, obesity, overweight, UPMC BodyChangers, Vicki March MD, weight loss, yoga
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Heart Attack Warning Signs

January 18, 2014

Learn to identify heart attack warning signs and discover changeable risk factors to decrease the likelihood that you will have a heart attack. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: chest pain, diabetes, heart attack, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, indigestion, myocardial infraction, obesity, overweight, physical activity, smoking
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