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Tips to Prevent Winter Falls

January 7, 2020

Preventing falls is important year-round to avoid injury, but icy winter ground raises the risk of seniors falling. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Senior Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health
Tagged with: falls in the elderly, preventing falls, staying safe in winter
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What Are the Symptoms of Low Testosterone?

January 6, 2020

Low testosterone is common in older men, but not in younger men. Learn what causes low testosterone levels and treatment options at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology
Tagged with: hypogonadism, Infertility, low testosterone, UPMC Men's Health Center
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Finding Balance: Julian and Ryan Shazier on Overcoming the Challenges of Chronic Disease

January 2, 2020

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier meets up with Julian Cann, a rapper who fights his sickle cell disease with a healthy lifestyle. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms: Rapper Battles Sickle Cell Disease With Diet and Exercise

January 2, 2020

The latest episode of 50 Phenoms features Julian, a western PA rapper who took it upon himself to live well with sickle cell disease. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness, Nutrition, UPMC Stories
Tagged with: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Season 1
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Sickle Cell Disease Screening: Why It’s Necessary

January 1, 2020

The National Institutes of Health recommended all newborns be screened for sickle cell disease in the late 1980s. It took until 2006 to be mandated in all 50 states and Washington D.C. Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Living Well With Sickle Cell Disease

December 31, 2019

Sickle cell disease is a group of disorders of the red blood cells. Learn about life with sickle cell disease from the experts at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Is Sickle Cell Disease? Learn More About This Genetic Blood Disorder

December 30, 2019

Sickle cell disease, a group of inherited blood disorders, can prevent red blood cells from carrying oxygen through the vessels. Learn More. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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5 Festive Yet Healthy Mocktails

December 24, 2019

Taking a break from alcohol? These mocktails keep the holidays festive, healthy, and fun. Find mocktails fit for any holiday table. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health
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Understanding Hashimoto’s Disease and Hypothyroidism

December 23, 2019

The most common cause of hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid is a condition called Hashimoto’s disease. Learn more about it in our blog! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health