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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How New and Expectant Moms Can Take Care of Their Hearts

February 8, 2017

With all their multitasking, women often neglect one critical aspect of new motherhood—self-care. Here’s now moms can take better care of their heart. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: Heart Health, new moms, pregnancy, preventative care, women's health
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3 Ob-Gyns on How You Can Find the Right Doctor

February 8, 2017

Meet three leading OB-GYNs at Magee-Womens, UPMC Hamot, and learn how you can find comprehensive women's health services in the Greater Erie area. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Women's Health
Tagged with: gynecological services, menopause, OBGYN, pregnancy, UPMC Hamot, women's care
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Stress Relief for Parents: Ways to Take Care of Yourself

February 7, 2017

Parenting can be stressful. Learn how you can take steps to manage parental stress in your day-to-day life. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Pediatrics
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Boiling Water: How to Sterilize Water At Home

February 3, 2017

Boiling water is the most efficient method of purification when a person does not have access to safe, treated water. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: safety, water, water contamination
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Types of Pain in Children and How to Treat It

February 2, 2017

Dr. Evelyn Reis, MD, provides some steps that you can take to identify and relieve common types of pain in children. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Pediatrics
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Healthy Eating for the Big Game: Recipes and Tips

February 2, 2017

Avoid the guilt — and the extra calories — with our healthy snack suggestions and low-calorie appetizer substitutes. Learn More

Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: Healthy Living, healthy recipes, Nutrition, recipes, snacks
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What Is Fibromyalgia? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

January 26, 2017

Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes widespread pain, along with mood and sleep problems. Learn more about the condition and treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: fibromyalgia, fibromyalgia pain, muscle pain, pain, trigger points, widespread pain
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Biofeedback Therapy for Fecal and Urinary Incontinence

January 23, 2017

Biofeedback therapy allows patients to control bodily functions with their minds. Find out how biofeedback helps prevent urinary and fecal incontinence. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Family Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: Fecal incontinence, physical therapy, rehab services, urinary incontinence, women's health
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What Does “Safe Sex” Mean: Intimacy without Intercourse

January 23, 2017

Intimacy is about closeness, about being together, and about creating and maintaining a relationship. Here's what you need to know. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: New Here - Sexual Health, Pinnacle Health, What does “safe sex” mean?