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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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
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Staying Safe During a Run

April 6, 2017

Featuring UPMC PinnacleNow that the weather is warming up, you’re likely to see more people outside participating in different activities. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Fertility

April 4, 2017

If pregnancy isn’t occurring as quickly as you expected, you may begin to wonder if you have an infertility issue. When is it time to see a doctor? Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Men's Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: fertility, Infertility, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Men's Health, OBGYN, pregnancy, women's health
Videos

Concussion Facebook Live with Hannah Storm and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

April 3, 2017

Join host Hannah Storm at 12:30 p.m. EST on April 6, when UPMC patients, including Dale Earnhardt, Jr., discuss their personal experiences with concussion. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: concussion, concussion treatment, facebook live, head injury, rehabilitation, rethink concussion
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What Is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

April 1, 2017

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a virus that's common in children. Learn more about causes, symptoms and how to feel better soon. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Pediatrics
Tagged with: back to school, enterovirus, hand foot mouth, kid's viruses, virus
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When Should You Call off Work Sick?

March 31, 2017

You don't have unlimited sick days. So, how do you know when it's time to call off work? Ask yourself these questions before taking a sick day. View Infographic

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health
Tagged with: cough and cold, family health, fever, preventative care, sick days, taking a sick day, the flu
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Aching Hands? How Hand Therapy Can Help

March 30, 2017

Hand therapy can help when pain and/or disfigurement from arthritis interferes with your life. Learn more from UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: arthritis, Hand Pain, hand therapy, physical therapy