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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Start Your Engine: Pre-Workout Nutrition

November 28, 2016

A high-quality diet fuels your body for effective training and increases energy levels. Discover tips of what to eat before a workout. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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How Palliative Care Helps Patients Through Serious Illness

November 25, 2016

Palliative care is a medical specialty that complements the other care patients receive during a life-threatening illness. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Palliative and Supportive Institute
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: bereavement needs, hospice care, palliative care
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Pink Eye: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

November 21, 2016

Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is a common but very contagious condition. Learn how to treat it and prevent its spread. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Eye Health, Family Health
Tagged with: back to school, conjunctivitis, contagious, eye health, eye inflammation, Eye pain, pink eye
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How to Help When Your Child Is Underweight

November 15, 2016

We all worry about our children as they grow. Help your underweight child learn healthy eating habits with these simple nutritional tips. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics
Tagged with: children's health, healthy eating, pediatrics, weight issues
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Problems Breathing? It Could be COPD

November 13, 2016

COPD is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Learn more about causes, symptoms, and what you can do if you've been diagnosed. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Asthma, breathlessness, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, emphysema
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What Is Male-Pattern Baldness?

November 13, 2016

Also called androgenic alopecia, male-pattern baldness is very common. Learn if you're at risk of male-pattern balding and how to treat it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Men's Health, Skin Care
Tagged with: hair loss, male-pattern baldness, Men's Health
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The First Year: Vaccination Schedule for Babies

November 12, 2016

In childhood, vaccines are particularly critical. Follow this schedule to ensure that your baby receives all recommended vaccines. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Pediatrics
Tagged with: immunizations, immunizations for babies, pediatrics, preventative health, vaccines
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Nutcracker Syndrome: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatments

November 9, 2016

Nutcracker syndrome is a rare disorder that can cause flank pain and other symptoms. Learn more about symptoms and treatment options for this disease. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: abdominal pain, nutcracker syndrome, vascular
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We’ve Got 5 Articles to Help You Get Better Sleep

November 8, 2016

Learn more about common sleep disorders and how you can make the most of your rest each night. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: importance of sleep, sleep disorders, Sleep medicine