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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

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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

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

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

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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

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Categorized as: Family Health

Tagged with: calories, fitness tracker, Primary care

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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

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Categorized as: Family Health

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

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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

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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

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Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness, Safety

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

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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

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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