Living and Wellness

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Q&A: What Is the Importance of Cancer Screenings?

May 11, 2018

Getting cancer screenings plays an important role in reducing your future risk of cancer, with a focus on early detection and treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: cancer, cancer screening, mammogram, Melanoma
Artículo - 1 Minute Read

Understanding the Benefits of Essential Oils

May 10, 2018

Aromatherapy involves the use of essential oils, concentrated extracts from the roots, seeds, leaves, or flowers of plants. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: aromatherapy, essential oils
Artículo - 6 Minute Read

Melanoma: What Parents Need to Know

May 8, 2018

Many people do not realize that abnormal moles can look different in children than they do in adults. Here's what you need to know. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Pediatrics
Tagged with:
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Video Recipe: Bold Kimchi Brown Rice

May 8, 2018

Try this brown rice dish for your next dinner. The Kimchi and mushrooms make this a healthy and nutrient-rich option. Get the recipe. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: Nutrition, recipes, Weeknight Dinner Recipes
Artículo - 5 Minute Read

7 Things to Expect After Giving Birth

May 7, 2018

The body undergoes drastic changes after birthing a baby. These are seven important things that happen to your body after giving birth. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: after giving birth, birth, delivery, labor, postpartum, pregnancy
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What Is the Ketogenic Diet? Facts You Need to Know

May 4, 2018

The ketogenic diet is an ultra low-carb, high-fat diet that supposedly leads to rapid weight loss. But does it actually work and should you try it? Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: ketogenic diet, Ketosis, Nutrition
Artículo - 4 Minute Read

4 Important Vaccines Adults Shouldn’t Skip

May 3, 2018

Older adults and seniors need protection against infectious illnesses just like children do. Vaccines are essential. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: influenza, Pertussis, Pinnacle Health, pneumonia, shingles, vaccine, Whooping Cough
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

Understanding Your Liver Transplant Team

May 2, 2018

If you're facing a liver transplant, you probably have questions. The UPMC Liver Transplant Team is there for you every step of the way. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Liver Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: liver transplant, living donor
Artículo - 3 Minute Read

Intense Athletic Training Can Increase Risk of Female Athlete Triad in Teens

May 2, 2018

Intense training can sometimes cause teen girls to develop a medical problem called female athlete triad. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Sports Medicine, Women's Health
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health