Living and Wellness

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How Does a Plant-Based Diet Benefit You?

February 13, 2020

What you eat impacts your health and wellness, and one of the best dietary changes you can make is switching to a plant-based diet. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, vegan diet
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What Causes Hiccups?

February 12, 2020

Wondering what causes hiccups? Learn about common triggers, like overeating, stress, and temperature changes. Expert insights from UPMC! Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: chronic hiccups
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Frequently Asked Questions About Midwives

February 7, 2020

Although midwives are known for delivering babies, they also see women of all ages for a range of women’s health issues. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health
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Understand the Shingles Virus and Your Risk

February 5, 2020

Shingles is a skin rash caused by the chickenpox virus. About 1 in 3 Americans will develop shingles in their lifetime, according to the CDC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Vasectomy Reversal Procedure: What You Need to Know

February 3, 2020

Are you considering a vasectomy reversal procedure? Learn about what the surgery involves, potential risks, and the recovery process. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology
Tagged with: incision, surgery, UPMC Men's Health Center, vasectomies, vasectomy, Vasectomy reversal
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Restoring Sexual Function After Prostate Surgery

January 31, 2020

Erectile dysfunction is a common side effect of prostate surgery. Learn about possible risks, the recovery process, and treatment for ED at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology
Tagged with: Men's Health, prostate, prostate cancer, surgery, UPMC Men's Health Center
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What Is an Academic Medical Center?

January 29, 2020

UPMC is affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, which means that our organizations work together to train future generations of health care providers and researchers. Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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The Best Remedies for a Stiff Neck

January 23, 2020

Whether that sore, tight feeling is new or recurring, these are the best remedies for a stiff neck. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Spine Health
Tagged with: remedies for a stiff neck, remedy for stiff neck, stiff neck remedies
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What Is Norovirus? Essential Facts About This Common Illness

January 22, 2020

If you've ever had a "stomach bug," chances are you had norovirus. Learn more details on transmission, treatment, and prevention. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: antibiotics, diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, Severe dehydration, stomach pain, vomiting