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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5 Ways to De-Stress and Feel Better During Finals Week

April 14, 2017

Learn how to practice self-care and manage stress during finals week. Find out how eating well, sleeping, and working out can improve your stress levels. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: anxiety, energy, finals week, managing stress, mental health, mobile featured, self-care, sleep deprivation
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A Champion’s Choice in Family Care: Marc-André Fleury

April 13, 2017

Watch to see why Marc-André and Véronique Fleury chose to have their baby, Scarlett, at Magee. Learn more. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Women's Health
Tagged with: Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Marc-Andre Fleury, Pittsburgh Penguins, womens health
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Road to Recovery: Eating Disorder Treatment Options

April 13, 2017

Successfully treating an eating disorder requires a range of therapies. Learn more about what's offered and how they help people overcome their disorder. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Mental Health
Tagged with: anorexia, behavioral health, binge-eating, bulimia, eating disorder, therapy, treatment
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Life After Becoming a Living Liver Donor

April 12, 2017

Being a living transplant donor is a major decision. Learn more about the recovery process and life after living liver donation. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: liver disease, liver donor, liver regeneration, liver transplant, living donors, surgery recovery
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3 Healthy Recipe Swaps for Easter Sunday

April 12, 2017

Easter Sunday is filled with traditions and plenty of fresh flavors. Eat a little bit healthier this year with these fun recipes. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: cooking, Easter recipes, healthy eating, healthy recipes, recipes
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Quiz: Do You Know Your Organ Donation Myths vs. Facts?

April 11, 2017

You have the power to save lives by becoming an organ donor. Test your organ donation knowledge with this quiz. Start Quiz

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: organ donation, organ donation myths and facts, Quiz, transplant
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Preparing for Hair Loss During Cancer Treatment

April 9, 2017

Losing your hair can be difficult during breast cancer treatment. You have options to try to keep your hair or head coverings that are fun and stylish. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Women's Health
Tagged with: breast cancer, chemo, cold caps, hair loss
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When to Worry About Hip Pain

April 8, 2017

Avascular Necrosis (AVN) is caused by cell death in the bones due to a lack of blood supply. Learn more about the symptoms of AVN. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Orthopaedics
Tagged with: Avascular Necrosis, Hip pain, hips and joints, orthopaedic conditions
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Can You Live With One Kidney?

April 7, 2017

Yes, you can live with one kidney! If you're considering kidney donation, you only one kidney to survive. Learn more about what it means and kidney donation now. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Kidney Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: kidney removal, kidney transplant, living donor transplant, organ donation