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How to Talk to Kids About COVID-19

March 21, 2020

When it comes to anxiety, children aren’t immune. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 32 percent of children have some sort of anxiety disorder. And many more experience daily stress or worries. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: COVID-19
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What Is a Pandemic?

March 20, 2020

The WHO defines a pandemic as “the worldwide spread of a new disease.” People do not have immunity to the new disease. Learn more. Read More

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Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: COVID-19
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Social Distancing During a Public Health Crisis

March 20, 2020

When an infectious disease is spreading in a community, one protection is social distancing. Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More

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Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: COVID-19
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Video Recipe: Spring Minestrone Soup

March 14, 2020

This soup recipe is light and delicious. Welcome spring to the dinner table with this warm and satisfying minestrone soup. Get the recipe. Read More

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Categorized as: Nutrition
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Does COVID-19 Affect Pregnant Women?

March 13, 2020

Pregnant women are at greater risk from COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Learn more from the experts at UPMC Read More

Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Safety
Tagged with: COVID-19
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Video Recipe: Spring Asparagus Salad

March 13, 2020

Celebrate the season with a light, delicious dish. Impress your friends with this simple spring asparagus salad. Get the recipe. Read More

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Categorized as: Nutrition
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Isolation and Quarantine: What Do They Mean?

March 12, 2020

Isolation confines sick people away from well people, Quarantine confines those who were exposed to or have COVID but no symptoms. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: COVID-19
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How Does Hand Hygiene Help Against Disease?

March 12, 2020

The CDC recommends washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds for disease prevention. Learn more from UPMC. Read More

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Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: COVID-19
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Acetaminophen vs Ibuprofen: Which OTC Medicine Should You Take?

March 11, 2020

When you have pain, whether chronic or temporary, it can interfere with your daily life. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen could both help. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: chronic pain conditions, headache, NSAID, pain, UPMC Pain Management Center