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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Not Your Grandpa’s Hearing Aids: Smart Technology for Your Ears

May 31, 2014

Discover how today's hearing aids pair with smart technology, such as smart phones and tablets, and learn more about the signs of hearing loss. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: hearing loss, Metro ENT Associates, smart phone, smart technology
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Infographic: Managing Celiac Disease With a Gluten-Free Diet

May 30, 2014

Celiac disease affects around two million Americans. Learn more about the causes and symptoms of celiac by viewing our infographic. View Infographic

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Family Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: autoimmune disorder, barley, celiac, celiac disease, diarrhea, fatigue, gluten, gluten-free, nausea, small intestine, sprue, wheat
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Prepare Your Dog for a New Baby

May 30, 2014

Discover how to prepare your dog for meeting your newborn and find out what precautions you should instate once your baby arrives. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Family Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: baby, dog, Dogs & Storks, Family Paws, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, new parents, Penny Layne
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Improve Your Posture: How to Sit at a Computer

May 26, 2014

Find out how you can improve your posture while sitting at a desk through this Q&A session with UPMC's Jim Palonis. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Family Health, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: back pain, desk chair, fatigue, lumbar exercises, posture, Q & A
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Signs, Traits, and Characteristics of Autism

April 19, 2014

Autism can cause difficulties with social interaction, communication, and behavioral issues. Learn more about autism and its signs to look for. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), back to school, Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, language impairment, summer therapeutic programs, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
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Q&A: Teenage Acne Treatment

March 28, 2014

Acne can appear as white heads, blackheads, or red, inflamed areas of the skin. Read this Q&A to find the best teenage acne treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Family Health, Skin Care
Tagged with: acne, acne treatments, blackhead, Emily Clark PA-C, pimples, teenage acne
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Beat Spring Allergies With a UPMC AnywhereCare Visit

March 14, 2014

Seasonal allergies affect millions of people today. Learn more about virtual care visits with UPMC AnywhereCare for allergies and other common ailments. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: allergies, Natasa Sokolovich, seasonal allergies, spring allergy symptoms, telemedicine, UPMC AnywhereCare
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The Importance of Staying Fit at Any Age

January 25, 2014

Just 30 minutes of daily exercise can help older adults lower their risk of dozens of common health conditions. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Family Health, Fitness
Tagged with: cross training, cycling, daily exercise, FACE, fitness, fitness plan, George Burns, orthopaedic surgery, Performance and Research Initiative for Masters Athletes, PRIMA, rowing, running, swimming
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‘Tis the Season to Be…Healthy

December 14, 2013

Read some healthy eating tips from the UPMC Health Plan to help you stay on track with your diet during the holiday season. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Christmas, exercise, healthy food choices, holiday feast, winter