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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Your Transplant Support System: Living Donor Champions

March 28, 2017

A living donor champion may be a friend, family member, co-worker, or anyone else willing to take the lead in helping you find a living organ donor. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: living donor, living donor champion, mobile featured, organ donation, organ transplantation, transplant
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Just Booked a Trip? Here’s How to Stay Healthy Abroad

March 27, 2017

To minimize your risk of becoming seriously ill during international travel, it is important to find out which immunizations you need for travel. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: immunization, infectious disease, Staying Healthy, travel, vaccinations
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Care That’s Convenient for You: UPMC Primary Care

March 26, 2017

Finding the right primary care physician is an important step toward protecting your health. Learn more about finding the right UPMC primary care doctor. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Men's Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: PCPs, Primary care
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Is Hearing Loss a Normal Part of Aging?

March 25, 2017

Affecting approximately 36 million Americans, hearing loss is one of the most common medical conditions found in people of advanced age. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health
Tagged with: age-related hearing loss, diabetes, hearing loss, noice-induced hearing loss
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7 Tips for Staying Healthy on Long Flights

March 23, 2017

From plane-hopping pathogens to jet lag, travelers confront a wide array of health risks while flying. Stay healthy with these tips. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: disease prevention, Healthy Living, Immunity, infectious disease, travel
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Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment for Vertigo

March 22, 2017

Vertigo is a sensation of the world spinning around you. It is a balance disorder and often not a cause for serious concern. Learn more about the problem. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: balance, dizziness, vertigo, vestibular rehabilitation
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What Is Spinal Stenosis? Causes, Symptoms, and More

March 21, 2017

Spinal stenosis occurs when something causes the open spaces in the spinal column to narrow. Learn more about spinal stenosis treatment and diagnosis. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Spine Health
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How to Prevent Hip Fractures

March 19, 2017

An estimated one-third of adults over the age of 65 suffer a fall each year. Falls can often lead to fractures, particularly in patients with osteoporosis. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics, Senior Health
Tagged with: geriatrics, hip fracture, orthopaedics
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When Should Dizziness Make You Worry?

March 19, 2017

Learn more about what dizziness feels like, its causes, and when feeling lightheaded could be a sign of a serious problem. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: dizziness, dizzy, lightheaded, vertigo