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    Tips to Keep Your Holiday Stress in Check

    November 23, 2016

    The holiday season can often trigger feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. We've got tips on how to better manage these feelings. Learn More

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health

    Tagged with: anxiety, Christmas, holiday anxiety, holiday stress, mental health, stress management, winter

    Stress during holidays
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    Tips to Keep Your Baby Snuggled Warm This Winter

    January 23, 2016

    With cool weather, you've got to figure out how to keep your new baby warm, but not too warm. It's tricky to find just the right balance of clothing layers. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: baby, baby clothes, cold, frostnip, winter

    tips to keep your baby snuggled warm this winter
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    3 Heart and Vascular Conditions You Don’t Want for Christmas This Year

    December 22, 2015

    Would you believe there are actual medical conditions called Christmas Disease, Nutcracker Syndrome, and Grinch Syndrome? Discover the symptoms of each! Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: Christmas, christmas disease, grinch syndrome, heart conditions, hemophilia b, infographic, nutcracker syndrome, postular orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, pots, rare diseases, vascular compression, winter

    3 heart and vascular conditions
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  • Videos

    Seasonal Affective Disorder: How Seasons Change Your Mood

    October 16, 2015

    For many people, their mood changes as the seasons do. Learn about seasonal affective disorder and discover ways to cope with it. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health

    Tagged with: depression, mood, SAD, seasonal affective disorder, seasonal mood, winter

    Learn more about seasonal affective disorder
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    10 Tips to Avoid Winter Slips, Trips, and Falls

    January 30, 2015

    Follow these 10 tips to make sure you're staying safe this winter when walking around in snowy and icy conditions. Learn More

    Categorized as: Safety

    Tagged with: fall prevention, falling, infographic, winter, winter safety

    10-tips-avoid-winter-slips-trips-falls
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Sunglasses: Protecting Your Eyes in the Winter Months

    January 23, 2015

    When dressing for the winter, don't forget to wear sunglasses. Learn about sunburn on the cornea and find out how UV rays can hurt your eyes in the winter. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Eye Center

    Categorized as: Eye Health

    Tagged with: cataracts, dry eye, eye irritation, eye redness, macular degeneration, skiers, snow, snow glare, snowboarders, sun rays, sunburn on cornea, sunglasses, UPMC Eye Center, UV rays, winter

    group skiing
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    Keeping Your Kids Active In the Winter

    January 19, 2015

    See our tips below for fun indoor—and a few outdoor for those who wish to brave the cold—ideas for keeping your kids active in the winter. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

    Categorized as: Fitness, Pediatrics

    Tagged with: active, basketball, bowling, energy, exercise, frostbite, gymnastics, ice skating, kids, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, swimming, wellness center, winter, winter sports teams

    kids skating
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    10 Heart Healthy New Year’s Resolutions

    December 26, 2014

    Ready to start the New Year fresh? Check out our list of heart-healthy New Year's resolutions to help you make healthier lifestyle choices in 2015. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: alcohol, cholesterol, coronary artery disease, diabetes, exercise, healthy energy, heart, heart disease, heart screenings, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, New Year's Day, New Year's resolutions, smoking, stress, winter

    resolution post-its
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    Health Benefits of Peppermint

    December 25, 2014

    Discover the health benefits of peppermint, from relief of IBS symptoms to improved memory and concentration. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: benefits, infographic, peppermint, winter

    benefits of peppermint
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