Health Topics A-Z

Health Topics A-Z: Discover information on a wide range of health topics from Atrial Fibrillation to the Zika virus. The experts at UPMC are equipped with information on signs and symptoms, treatment and prevention, and everything in between.

Here, you’ll find articles, galleries, and podcasts about mental and physical health, pregnancy, chronic illness, pain management, injury, organ donation, and overall wellness.

Health Topics A-Z includes:

Breastfeeding Tips for Summer Travel.
Benefits of Vitamin D and Prenatal Vitamins for Pregnancy.
Children’s Eye Safety and Health.
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Overactive Bladder.
Understanding Depression: Causes, Symptoms, and Resources.
Facts About Spinal Cord Injury.
How Concussions Affect Academics.
How to Treat Common Cold & Flu Symptoms.
Does Your Anxiety Disorder Cause Migraines?
Physical Therapy for Liver Transplant Candidates.
How to Prevent Kidney Stones.
Does Air Quality and Pollution Affect Lung Cancer Risk?
Sun Poisoning Dangers: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention.
Benefits of Exercise on the Heart and Lungs.
How Alcohol Affects Your Mind and Body.

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Virtual Fitness: What You Should Know Part 2

May 1, 2020

Learn about virtual fitness from the experts at UPMC Sports Medicine. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: COVID-19, Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, running
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Virtual Fitness: What You Should Know Part 1

April 30, 2020

Virtual fitness describes exercise programs that are offered online and can be done at home, allowing exercisers to follow along via their electronic devices. If you are used to fitness classes and other group exercise, some virtual programs offer an online community where you can interact and burn calories with your peers. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: COVID-19, Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, running
Artículo - 3 Minute Read

Domestic Violence and COVID-19: Steps to Take if You’re Homebound

April 29, 2020

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, about 20 Americans per minute suffer physical violence from an intimate partner. About 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some level of physical violence from a partner. Learn steps to take id you're homebound. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
Tagged with: COVID-19
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Does Coronavirus Affect Your Eyes?

April 29, 2020

The coronavirus can spread if you touch your eyes after touching an infected surface. It also can spread when an affected individual coughs, sneezes, or talks. Viral particles can be sprayed into your eyes if you are in close contact (within 6 feet) of that person. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: COVID-19, Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: COVID-19
Artículo - 4 Minute Read

Can Media Make Anxiety Get Worse?

April 28, 2020

Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the United States. Nearly 40 million American adults have some type of anxiety disorder, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). Read on to find out how media can affect your mood and tips on how to manage it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
Tagged with: COVID-19
Artículo - 4 Minute Read

Can COVID-19 Affect People With OCD?

April 27, 2020

The pandemic may cause greater anxiety in people, whether they have a diagnosed anxiety disorder or not. Learn more about COVID-19 and OCD. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
Tagged with: COVID-19
Artículo - 4 Minute Read

5 Simple Tips to Stay Moving at Home

April 24, 2020

For those of us who don’t favor an intense workout but wish to stay active, there are some simple ways to stay moving while stuck in the house. These tips add a little movement to your daily routine to help prevent a stiff neck and a tired mindset. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: COVID-19
Video

Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Staying Driven Through Diseases

April 23, 2020

Ann Marie Tarasovitch began experiencing health problems in her mid-40s and ended up with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, an incurable condition. A few years later came another major challenge: breast cancer. Ann Marie used both conditions as motivation, challenging herself to live for the moment. Hear her story in the latest episode of the “Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms” podcast. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms Season 1 Podcast
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Henry’s Heart Bypass Story

April 20, 2020

When Henry collapsed at the gym, the actions of fellow gym patrons and doctors at UPMC Hanover and UPMC Harrisburg helped save him. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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