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School Is In, Sleeping Late Is Out: What to Do?

August 9, 2019

Summer is almost over and soon kids will be back in school. How can you get your children to readjust to ing to sleep early on school nights? Find out from Dr. Scott Vascik and Dr. Steven Black!Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Pinnacle Health, summer

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High Heat? Check the Backseat!

June 24, 2019

Temperatures may soar outside, yet the heat inside the closed space of a car climbs quicker than anyone may realize. Take these steps to prevent a heat-related tragedy.Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Pinnacle Health, summer

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Healthy Summer BBQ Recipes

June 13, 2016

Summertime … the season of picnics, vacations, fireflies, flip flops, and gardens bursting with zucchini. Get recipes for your next BBQ.Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

Tagged with: diabetes, Pinnacle Health, summer

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The Lessons from Lyme: Shelley’s Story

May 19, 2016

Lyme disease is something that most of us probably don’t think much about until it affects us or someone we know.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Bell's Palsy, Lyme disease, Pinnacle Health, summer

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Heat Stroke vs. Heat Exhaustion: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

August 15, 2014

Recognize the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke along with causes and treatment to prevent both conditions in hot temperatures.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

Categorized as: Safety

Tagged with: classic heat exhaustion, classic heat stroke, exertional heat exhaustion, exertional heat stroke, hallucinations, heat exhaustion, Heat stroke, overexertion, prevention, summer

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Safe or Out: What to Eat at the Ballpark (Infographic)

August 8, 2014

Next time you're at a baseball game, don't let stadium food knock your diet off track. Discover which foods are safe and which are out.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Family Health, Nutrition

Tagged with: baseball, beer, burger, diet, healthy eating, hot dogs, snacks, soda, summer

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Bloating Foods to Avoid Before Going to the Beach

July 23, 2014

Find a list of bloating foods that you should avoid if you plan to spend time at the beach or by the pool this summer. Discover some healthy alternatives.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: alcohol, apples, beach, bloating, carbonated beverages, Dairy, gum, salt, smoothies, summer, tea, travel, vacation

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Breastfeeding Tips for Summer Travel

July 21, 2014

Traveling while breastfeeding can be stressful. Check out these tips to help keep your baby happy while traveling this summer.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth

Tagged with: baby, breastfeeding, bugs, heat, hydration, Lactation, Lactation Center at Magee, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, smoothie, summer, sunscreen, travel

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Hot Spots: Top Places to Get Heat Stroke

July 20, 2014

In the summer, your body is more vulnerable to heat stroke, especially if you are spending the day outside. Learn about the top places to get heat stroke.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

Categorized as: Safety

Tagged with: amusement parks, beach, dehydration, Florida, golf, Heat stroke, Orlando, overheating, summer, sweat, travel, United States, Universal Studios, UPMC Urgent Care Center