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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Quiz: Is Your Heart Failure Under Control?

February 27, 2017

Take this quiz to find out if your heart failure is under control and you're making the most of your heart failure treatment. Start Quiz

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Family Health, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: Heart and Vascular Institute, heart failure, Heart Health, Quiz
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

Benefits of Bariatric Surgery in Addition to Weight Loss

February 25, 2017

Bariatric surgery can help you combat depression, diabetes, joint pain, and a host of other obesity-related conditions. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Bariatric Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: bariatric surgery, depression, diabetes, joint pain, weight loss, weight loss surgery
Artículo - 43 Second Read

5 Signs You Need to Talk to Your Doctor About Heartburn

February 24, 2017

Check in with your doctor if you’re experiencing these five heartburn warning signs. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: acid reflux, chest pain, Gastroenterology, GERD, heartburn
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Videos

Video: A Conversation with Dr. Abhi Humar and Cam Heyward

February 22, 2017

Dr. Abhi Humar talks about the importance of living liver donors with special guest Cam Heyward of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cam heyward, dr. abhi humar, liver donation, living liver donor, organ donation, Transplant Services, video
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What Is C. Difficile? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

February 21, 2017

C. Difficile is one of thousands of micro-organisms that live within your intestines. If it grows to excess, it can cause illness, including diarrhea. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: antibiotics, c. difficile, infection, infectious conditions, nausea
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

Family Medicine vs. Internal Medicine: What’s the Difference?

February 18, 2017

Understand the differences between family medicine and internal medicine and how you can choose the type of primary care doctor that's right for you. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: disease, family medicine, geriatrics, internal medicine, primary care physician
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

Feeling Down? Surprising Ways Music Can Pick You Up

February 16, 2017

Music is an integral part of human existence, but did you know it can change your mental state and promote better health? Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: mental healthy, music, music therapy, the arts
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

Injured? Here’s How to Know If You Need Stitches

February 12, 2017

Cuts that occur in certain areas of the body or that are deep and/or dirty require immediate medical attention at an emergency room or urgent care center. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: cut, how to know if your cut needs stitches, infection, minor injuries, scar, stitches, wound treatment
Artículo - 5 Minute Read

Pneumonia Symptoms, Causes, and Risk Factors

February 10, 2017

Pneumonia is an infection that can affect one or both lungs. Knowing how to recognize pneumonia symptoms is critical to your health. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: flu, lung conditions, pneumonia, treating illness