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What Do the New High Blood Pressure Guidelines Mean for You?

June 18, 2018

Under the new guidelines, 30 million more Americans will now be considered to have high blood pressure. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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Myths and Facts About Clean Eating

May 30, 2018

In recent years, the “clean eating” dietary trend has swept the nation. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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Seasonal Allergies or Oral Allergy Syndrome? What You Need to Know

May 22, 2018

Symptoms of oral allergy syndrome tend to begin soon after an allergen-containing food is put into your mouth. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health, seasonal allergies
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4 Important Vaccines Adults Shouldn’t Skip

May 3, 2018

Older adults and seniors need protection against infectious illnesses just like children do. Vaccines are essential. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: influenza, Pertussis, Pinnacle Health, pneumonia, shingles, vaccine, Whooping Cough
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Intense Athletic Training Can Increase Risk of Female Athlete Triad in Teens

May 2, 2018

Intense training can sometimes cause teen girls to develop a medical problem called female athlete triad. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Sports Medicine, Women's Health
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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Keeping Your Child Safe on the Internet at Any Age

April 13, 2018

Children of all ages are now savvier with smart devices, video chat, and other apps. Protecting kids from child predators and human traffickers has become more challenging. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
Article - 7 Minute Read

Parental Burnout: Getting a Handle on the Stress

April 5, 2018

Parenting can be exhausting no matter the age of your child. Infancy brings long nights and toddlers’ tantrums take their toll. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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How Do Natural Family Planning Apps Work?

January 26, 2018

Birth control has been around for centuries. Natural family planning is an option many women prefer. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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Heart Health Benefits of Zumba and Yoga

January 1, 2018

Everyone knows exercise is good for your health, but sometimes finding a workout you like and getting started is tough. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health, yoga, Zumba