Family Health

Curious about your health? Battling the flu or another ailment? Family health topics deal with the everyday health matters that affect us all. Find information on routine medical care, disease management, and keeping your whole family healthy. Topics include first aid, cold and flu, injury prevention, and much more.

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Boo! How Your Brain Reacts to Fear

October 27, 2014

Learn about how your brain and body reacts to fear, and discover why your pulse quickens, adreneline increases, and hormones make you feel like superman. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Family Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: adrenaline, afraid, amygdala, blood pressure, brain, brain chemical, fear, glutamate, hypothalamus, thalamus
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Phobias: When Being Scared Isn’t Fun

October 27, 2014

We love to be scared on Halloween, but phobias take being afraid to the next level. These lasting and intense fears can disrupt your life. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Family Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: acrophobia, ailurophobia, American Psychiatric Association, anxiety disorders, aquaphobia, arachnophobia, astraphobia, aviophobia, behavioral therapy, claustrophobia, cognitive behavioral therapy, Halloween, hemophobia, msyophobia, National Institute of Mental Health, ochlophobia, phobias
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Feel Better This Autumn: Causes of Fall Allergies

October 25, 2014

Learn what triggers fall allergies and find effective treatments for sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes. With these practical tips, enjoy autumn symptom-free. Learn More

Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: allergic, allergies, dust mites, fall allergies, mold, ragweed, runny nose, seasonal allergies, sneezing
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Sleep Zombie? 10 Signs You Might Have Sleep Apnea

October 20, 2014

Over 12 million Americans feel the effects from sleep apnea, which can cause serious health problems and even deadly accidents if left untreated. Learn mor Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: headaches, insomnia, sleep, sleep zombie, sleepiness, snoring, UPMC Sleep Medicine Center, zombie
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What Causes Tinnitus, or Ringing in the Ears

October 17, 2014

If you hear low rumbles, ringing or high-pitched squeals in your head, you may have tinnitus. Discover some causes of this tinnitus or ringing of the ears. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: ear ringing, tinnitus
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Surviving Suicide: The Ripple Effect on Family and Community

October 5, 2014

Suicide is painful for those left behind. Learn how can you move forward when someone close to you commits suicide. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Mental Health
Tagged with: American Association of Suicidology, bereavement, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, death, grief, STAR-Center Survivors of Suicide, Sue Wesner, Suicide, suicide survivors, support group, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC
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Don’t Lose Your Voice: Common Problems and Treatments

October 1, 2014

Learn more about the underlying causes of voice disorders, how they affect you, and the suggested treatments for them, to make your voice last a lifetime. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Acute Laryngitis, Amanda Gillespie, common voice disorders, hoarseness, Laryngopharyngel Reflux Disease, UPMC Voice Center, vocal cord hemorrhage, vocal cord lesions, vocal therapy
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5 Ramen Noodle “Health Hacks”

September 10, 2014

A recent study linked Ramen Noodles to health issues in women. Discover healthy Ramen alternatives for the next time hunger strikes in the dorm room. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: health alternatives, health study, Leslie Bonci, low-sodium soy, Nutrition, Ramen Noodles, teriyaki sauce
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Suicide Awareness and Prevention

August 13, 2014

An estimated 40,000 people die by suicide each year. Learn the warning signs and find out how you can prevent and reduce risk factors of suicide. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Mental Health
Tagged with: Allegheny County, committing suicide, Crisis Training Institute, death, depression, Jeffrey Magill, National Alliance on Mental Illness, re:solve crisis network, Substance Abuse Mental Health Service Administration, suicidal, Suicide, Western Psychiatric Institute of UPMC