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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7 Effective Ways to Fight the Flu This Season

January 6, 2017

No one wants to get the flu. Fortunately there are several things that you and your family can do to keep from getting sick this flu season. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: chills, cough, flu, seasonal flu
Artículo - 3 Minute Read

Do I Need a Tetanus Shot?

January 5, 2017

Fortunately, the tetanus shot has made Tetanus infections rare. Learn more about emergency tetanus shots and boosters. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: lockjaw, tetanus disease, tetanus shot
Artículo - 3 Minute Read

How Weight Loss Surgery Could Improve Your Diabetes

January 4, 2017

Weight loss surgery may be an effective way to manage or prevent diabetes. Find out more about when this procedure has the most benefit. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Bariatric Services
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: bariatric surgery, diabetes, gastric bypass, weight loss surgery
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Heart Attack Symptoms Are Different for Women

January 3, 2017

Women often have heart attack symptoms that are more subtle than those experienced by men. Learn about telltale heart attack symptoms in women. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: angina, chest pain, heart attack, heart disease, high cholesterol, shortness of breath
Artículo - 3 Minute Read

UPMC Tried the Plank Challenge, and This Is What Happened

December 27, 2016

Members of the UPMC marketing team took up the "office plank challenge." Find out if daily planking actually boosted their core strength. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: abdominal workouts, core exercise, fitness, healthy advice, plank challenge, planking
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Our 12 Favorite HealthBeat Articles of 2016

December 26, 2016

Explore a few of our favorite health finds of 2016. We've compiled our favorite health, medical, and wellness articles, published in 2016. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: end of year, health beat
Artículo - 9 Second Read

Healthy Tip: Shower With Warm Water

December 22, 2016

- Showering with water that is too hot can be damaging to your skin. Learn how to find the right water temperature to protect your skin during a shower. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with:
Artículo - 3 Minute Read

Cheering vs. Your Hearing and Voice

December 21, 2016

Cheering in the stadium stands can have a major impact on your hearing and voice health. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: ear nose and throat, Hearing Health, Pittsburgh Steelers, Voice Health
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Oh, Baby! Magee Dresses Newborns in Handmade Christmas Costumes

December 20, 2016

Babies born right before Christmas Eve at Magee-Womens Hospital will be dressed in festive holiday attire, thanks to a group of volunteer knitters at Magee. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Family Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: Christmas, Christmas Babies, holiday season, Magee knitters, newborn babies, winter