Living and Wellness

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‘You View Life Differently:’ Gary and Robert’s Living Donation Story

January 12, 2018

In 2016, Bob and Gary underwent a successful living-donor liver transplant. Learn more about their story. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: ldlt, living donation
Video Recipe

Video Recipe: No-Bake Oatmeal Protein Balls

January 11, 2018

Satisfy your sweet tooth — and still get a great balance of fiber and protein. Learn how to make no-bake oatmeal protein balls. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: healthy eating, Healthy Snacks, Nutrition, Quick and Easy Recipes, recipe, video
Article - 3 Minute Read

4 Tips for Keeping Prescriptions Safe from Kids

January 10, 2018

Making a plan for how to store prescriptions in your home is important. Consider how you can safely store your prescription medications to keep kids safe. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pittsburgh Poison Center
Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: prescription safety
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Quiz: When It Comes to the Flu, Can You Tell Myth from Fact?

January 9, 2018

Understand facts about the flu shot before you decide to get (or forego) immunization. Take this quiz to test your knowledge. Start Quiz

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: flu, flu prevention, quizzes, treatment options
Article - 2 Minute Read

The Benefits of Antioxidant-Rich Foods (Plus, 8 Natural Antioxidants You Need to Try)

January 8, 2018

Antioxidants promote good health and lower infection risk. Here are eight ways to easily consume more antioxidant-rich foods. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: antioxidant, antioxidants, diet, food, free radicals, Health, infection, Nutrition, Wellness
Recipe

Healthy Recipe: Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe Pesto

January 4, 2018

Learn how to make orecchiette with broccoli rabe pesto, a healthy pasta dish that is perfect for your next get-together or family meal. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: healthy eating, Nutrition, recipe, Recipes from the Garden
Article - 4 Minute Read

Sandra’s Story: How Sports Nutrition Improved One Runner’s Race Times

January 2, 2018

Sandra shares how her firsthand experience with UPMC Sports Medicine's sports nutrition program helped her get back in shape and improve her running times. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Nutrition, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: patient story, running, sports medicine, sports nutrition, weight loss
Article - 2 Minute Read

Health Benefits of the Beach

January 1, 2018

For those of you who love the surf and sand, we have good news. Recent studies have shown that the beach can have a profound impact on our mental health. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with:
Article - 12 Minute Read

The Importance of Sleep

January 1, 2018

Always feeling tired? Take a look at some expert tips on how to get the best night's sleep. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Sleep Health
Tagged with: