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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

Article - 4 Minute Read

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

Article - 2 Minute Read

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

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

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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

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

Article - 2 Minute Read

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

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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

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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