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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Pilates for Cancer Patients Improves Their Quality of Life

December 2, 2017

Pilates has a track record helping people with cancer overcome their symptoms. Learn more about this exercise and how it's beneficial. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Fitness
Tagged with: cancer, Joseph Pilates, lymphedema exercises
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Video Recipe: Two Ways to Snack on Sweet Potatoes

December 1, 2017

Packed with vitamins A and C, sweet potatoes are a great addition to any meal. Learn two new ways to incorporate them into your diet. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: healthy eating, Healthy Snacks, Nutrition, sweet potato recipe, sweet potatoes, video recipes
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What Does It Mean to Eat Mindfully?

December 1, 2017

Mindfullness involves paying deliberate, non-judgmental attention to one’s internal processes and external environment. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: New Year's Day, New Year's resolutions, Pinnacle Health
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Living Donor Liver Donation Q&A with Dr. Ganesh

November 30, 2017

Find out all there is to know about living donor liver donation from Dr. Ganesh at UPMC Transplant Services. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: cirrhosis, liver disease, liver transplant, surgery
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Massage During Cancer Treatment to Ease Stress

November 23, 2017

Find out how getting a massage during cancer treatment can help you physically and mentally during your cancer journey. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: breast cancer, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, massage
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Flu Complications and Asthma: Symptoms, Treatment, and More

November 22, 2017

Those with asthma are more likely to face serious health complications from the flu. Learn about the effects of the flu on people with asthma. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health
Tagged with: airway infections, Asthma, flu, flu virus, inflammation
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How UPMC Is Shaping the Future of Pennsylvania: State Leaders Weigh In

November 21, 2017

Pennsylvania lawmakers weigh in on how UPMC is shaping the future of healthcare with the addition of three new specialty hospitals. Learn more. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: UPMC
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Bringing up Living Donation: How to Talk to People About Becoming a Donor

November 20, 2017

If you need a liver transplant, you may have considered the option of a living donor. Here's how to talk to people about becoming a donor. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: ldlt, living donation, Transplant Services
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What Is Hepatocellular Carcinoma? Liver Transplants for Liver Cancer

November 17, 2017

If you have hepatocellular carcinoma, is liver transplant an option to treat your liver cancer? Learn more about this type of liver cancer. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Liver Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: chemotherapy, cirrhosis, hepatitis B, radiation therapy