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How to Help Someone With Depression

May 16, 2019

Is your friend or family member struggling with their mental health? Here's how to help someone with depression. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Mental Health Awareness

Tagged with: 1-877-624-4100, depression, disease, how to help someone with depression, illness, mental health, mental illness, self-care, strain, Suicide

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Play Safe: Preventing Injuries in Rugby

September 2, 2016

Rugby is an intense contact sport, where injuries are common. Most rugby injuries are muscle strains and sprains. Learn more with this injury guide. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Sports Medicine

Tagged with: Australia, concussion, Rugby, Rugby Injuries, sprain, strain

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How to Prevent These Common Basketball Injuries

April 1, 2016

Learn about common basketball injuries, including ankle sprains, achilles tendonitis, patellar tendonitis, muscle strains, ACL tears, and finger injuries. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: back to school, basketball, basketball injuries, common basketball injuries, common injuries, common knee injury, Finger Injuries, Patellar Tendonitis, sports-related injuries, strain

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What’s the Difference Between a Sprain and Strain?

August 2, 2015

Sprains and strains are common injuries that can be caused by a variety of physical activities or movements. Learn about their differences and traetments. Learn More

Categorized as: Orthopaedics

Tagged with: bruising, inflammation, muscle weakness, orthopaedics, pain, R.I.C.E. method, sprain, strain

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Back-to-School Eye Care

September 17, 2014

Back to school means a lot of things including eye care check ups. Learn the warning signs of pink eye and find some tips for prevention. Learn More

Categorized as: Eye Health

Tagged with: American Optometric Association, back to school, conjunctivitis, Double vision, headaches, Scott Drexler, strain

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Ebola Outbreak 2014: The Basics and What It All Means

August 14, 2014

Learn about the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, and discover some facts about the infectious disease, including symptoms, transmission, and treatment. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, cures, Democratic Republic of Congo, disease, Ebola, Guinea, infectious disease, Lassa Fever, Marburg, strain, Sudan, Uganda, vaccination, West Africa, World Health Organization, Yellow Fever

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Physical Therapy for Sprains and Strains

March 10, 2014

Sprains and strains are common injuries that may require medical attention. Learn more about the physical therapy process for your sprain or strain. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Centers for Rehab Services

Categorized as: Fitness, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: injury, pain, physical therapy, RICE, sprain, strain, Trevor Delaney DPT