Living and Wellness

You want to lead a healthier life, but don’t know how to get started. Read more here for an approach that helps you build a stronger, fitter body and mind.

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Quiz: What Is Too Much Blue Light?

July 10, 2019

Take this quiz to see if you're getting too much blue light. To learn more about keeping your eyes healthy, visit the UPMC Eye Center or call 412-647-2200 to make an appointment with one of our ophthalmologists. Start Quiz

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health, Living and Wellness, New Here
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What Is Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome?

July 9, 2019

Delayed sleep phase syndrome is a circadian rhythm disorder that affects your quality of sleep and your day-to-day life. Learn about treatments at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Women's Health
Tagged with: circadian rhythm disorder, Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome, insomnia, light therapy
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

Essential Facts About Allergy Testing

July 8, 2019

Allergy testing is an evaluation to determine if your body has an allergic reaction to specific substances. Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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What Is Exercise-Induced Asthma?

July 3, 2019

Learn the differences between asthma and exercise-induced asthma, what triggers exercise-induced asthma, and how to treat it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Fitness, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Asthma, bronchoconstriction, exercise induced asthma
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Foods High in Fiber: What You Should Be Eating

July 2, 2019

Learn about the foods high in fiber that should be part of your daily diet and their important nutritional benefits. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Stomach irritation, UPMC Nutrition Services
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A Conversation about Living Donation

July 1, 2019

Members of the UPMC Transplant team are here to answer all your questions about living donation and what to expect. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
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Essential Facts About Meningococcal Meningitis

June 27, 2019

What is meningococcal meningitis? Meningitis is a potentially deadly illness, especially for children and teens. Find out more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: bacterial meningitis, infectious diseases, meningitis, meningococcal meningitis
Artículo - 7 Minute Read

Treatments Giving HIV Patients a New Chance for Life

June 27, 2019

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus and can lead to AIDS. Learn more about this disease, how it is transmitted, and the risks associated with it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Digestive System?

June 25, 2019

Every day, about ten percent of the energy in your body is being used to digest food. Take the digestion quiz to learn how much you know about this important bodily function. Start Quiz

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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