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    Is Screen Time Really Bad for Our Eyes?

    January 6, 2019

    Many people have suddenly found themselves spending more time at home, relying on televisions, video games, computers, and phones to help pass the hours. Is all this screen time bad for our eye health? Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z

    Tagged with: family medicine, Primary care

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    How to Reduce Computer Strain at the Office

    September 21, 2017

    The best remedy for computer strain is to reduce the amount of time you spend on your computer, phone, or tablet. Learn more about treating computer strain. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: back health, computer strain, computer vision syndrome, offices, Primary care, work health

    Learn more about computer vision syndrome and preventing computer strain
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    Are Fitness Trackers Really Effective? The Surprising Truth

    September 13, 2017

    Fitness trackers can be beneficial — when used effectively. Learn how you can make the most of your fitness tracker. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

    Categorized as: Family Health

    Tagged with: calories, fitness tracker, Primary care

    Learn more about fitness trackers
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    It’s Never Been Easier to Find a Primary Care Doctor

    August 23, 2017

    Think you don’t have time to visit a primary care physician (PCP)? Your PCP is an essential part of your health care team. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

    Categorized as: Family Health

    Tagged with: checkups, health and wellness, healthy lifestyle, PCP, Primary care

    Build a trusted relationship with a primary care physician
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    Can You Tell the Difference Between Pink Eye and Red Eye?

    June 8, 2017

    Red eye is the general term for an eye condition that causes redness, while pink eye is inflammation of the eye and eyelid lining. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

    Categorized as: Family Health

    Tagged with: Bacterial infections, eye infection, eye irritation, pink eye, Primary care, red eye

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    10 Tips to Keep Runners Safe in the Summer

    May 3, 2017

    Does warm sunshine and blue skies make you want to go outside and run? Check out our list of running tips to keep you safe in the summer. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

    Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness, Safety

    Tagged with: featured posts, marathon training, mobile featured, Primary care, running, running safety, summer running, summer safety

    Get ten tips for running in the summer
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    Care That’s Convenient for You: UPMC Primary Care

    March 26, 2017

    Finding the right primary care physician is an important step toward protecting your health. Learn more about finding the right UPMC primary care doctor. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Family Health, Men's Health, Women's Health

    Tagged with: PCPs, Primary care

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    UPMC Concussion Program Team Approach

    October 25, 2016

    Learn about the UPMC Concussion Program???s multidisciplinary team approach to concussion care, including assessment and treatment of concussions. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: concussion, exertional physical therapy, multidisciplinary, neuropsychologists, neuroradiology, neurosurgey, orthopaedic, physical medicine, Primary care, rehabilitation, sports medicine, team approach, vestibular physical therapy

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    Medical Mondays: Primary Care

    January 18, 2016

    Learn more about the importance of having a primary care physician and routine checkups in this edition of Medical Mondays. Learn More

    Categorized as: Family Health

    Tagged with: doctor appointment, medical mondays, PCP, Primary care

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