Living and Wellness

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Lyme Disease Quiz: Do You Know the Facts?

September 13, 2019

More than 30,000 people get Lyme disease in the U.S. every year. Learn the facts from the experts at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Start Quiz

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Artículo - 2 Minute Read

What Are Macros and Should You Count Them?

September 11, 2019

Maybe you've heard someone say they're "counting macros." But what are macros, anyway? Learn why macros matter and how to count macros for weight loss. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: body energy, calories, carbohydrates, diet, energy source, Ketosis, low carb, low fat diets, macronutrients, macros, nutritional services, United States Department of Agriculture
Artículo - 10 Minute Read

Managing Osteoarthritis – It’s a Joint Effort

September 11, 2019

Is it just a random ache or pain? Or could it be a sign of osteoarthritis? Find out the symptoms of osteoarthritis in our blog! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: diabetes, Pinnacle Health
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Can Vaping Make You Sick?

September 9, 2019

Battery-powered e-cigarettes or vapes are relatively new, so no long-term data exists on their safety. Learn more about the risks. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Comprehensive Lung Center, lung cancer, Pulmonology, vaping
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

The Difference Between Overtraining and Overuse

September 6, 2019

Overuse injuries in runners happen because of poor mechanics, but overtraining also has a role in developing injuries. Learn the difference between overuse and overtraining in our blog! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms: Inside a Traumatic Injury

September 5, 2019

Check out this bonus excerpt from Ryan's interview with Paula Franetti as she talks about her recovery after a devastating car accident. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms: Learning to Cope After a Devastating Crash

September 5, 2019

Paula Franetti was seriously injured when a speeding driver ran a red light, blindsiding her. Learn how Paula later drove her own recovery. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, UPMC Stories
Tagged with: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Season 1
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

Trauma and PTSD: Living in the Aftermath of a Traumatic Event

September 2, 2019

Discover causes and symptoms of trauma and PTSD, short for post-traumatic stress disorder. If you're suffering, help is available. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: ptsd after traumatic event, ptsd from trauma, trauma ptsd
Artículo - 5 Minute Read

What’s the Scoop on the Different Effects of Coffee?

August 31, 2019

The way you prefer your coffee can vary as much as its effects on you versus another. You may consume several cups of coffee in a day and still sleep soundly, while your coworker or significant other gets jittery after only one cup. For some people, caffeine is completely off limits. The question, of course,… Read More

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