Living and Wellness

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How to Stay Safe While Riding ATVs

September 29, 2016

Nearly 500 ATV-related fatalities occur each year. Follow these essential ATV safety tips to prevent injury — and make the most of your off-road ride. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: all-terrain vehicles, ATV, ATV riding, ATV safety
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How Asbestos Still Threatens Your Health

September 28, 2016

Breathing in asbestos can lead to a variety of short-term and long-term health effects. Learn how you can protect yourself from asbestos. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pittsburgh Poison Center
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: abatement, asbestos, safety
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Signs of Peyronie’s Disease: Know the Symptoms and Causes

September 24, 2016

Peyronie's disease is a condition in which scar tissue or plaque builds under the skin of the penis, causes a curvature of the organ. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Men's Health, Urology
Tagged with: Men's Health, Penile injury, Peyronie's Disease, sexual injury, UPMC Men's Health Center
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Essential Trampoline Safety Tips for Families

September 23, 2016

More than 104,000 trampoline-related injuries in 2014. Follow these key trampoline safety guidelines to prevent injuries. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: American Academy of Pediatrics, child safety, trampoline injury, trampoline safety
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Symptoms, Treatment, and Causes of Charley Horses

September 22, 2016

A charley horse is another name for a muscle spasm. Learn how to prevent this uncomfortable cramping and the common causes of charley horses. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: charley horse, muscle cramp, muscle spasm
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Hope for Those with Treatment-Resistant Depression

September 20, 2016

Treatment-refractory depression is clinical depression that doesn't respond to at least two anti-depressants. Here's what you need to know. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Mental Health
Tagged with: depression, mental health, treatment-resistant depression

$Discover treatment options for treatment-refractory depression$
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Staying Safe During a Flood: Essential Tips for Families

September 18, 2016

Floods can impact your health as well as your property. Avoid injury and illness with these critical flood safety tips from UPMC Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: emergency medicine, flood, outdoor safety, safety, trauma
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Walking Is Good for Your Health — and the Environment

September 16, 2016

Walking more often in Pittsburgh can transform both your health and the environment. Learn how a walkable commute helps your community. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: active lifestyle, daily health, environment, fitness, Pittsburgh, walking
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5 Tips for Choosing a Primary Care Doctor

September 13, 2016

Finding a primary care physician (PCP) is a personal process. Here are 5 things you need to know before you make the decision. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: find a doctor, primary care doctor, primary care physician