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We’ve Got 2 Healthy Holiday Dessert Ideas for Your Next Party

December 7, 2016

The holidays are a time of year to reconnect with family and friends, celebrate and indulge in festive food and drink. Not all holiday desserts need to... View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: Christmas, healthy desserts, healthy eating, Holiday desserts, holidays, Nutrition, recipes
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3 Healthy Holiday Appetizers Your Guests Will Love

December 5, 2016

Your guests are sure to love these healthy and easy-to-make holiday recipes, including roasted pumpkin seeds, caprese salad on a stick, and egg snowmen. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: Christmas, cooking, healthy eating, Holiday Recipes, holidays, recipes, winter
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Oh-So-Simple Low-Calorie Pumpkin Dip

December 2, 2016

This ultra-simple appetizer is perfect for before or after your holiday dinner. Greek yogurt and spices combine for this dip. Get the recipe. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: Appetizers, Fall Flavors Recipes, health recipe, healthy eating, holidays, recipe
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Nursing in the Spotlight: UPMC Nurse Recognized by Johnson & Johnson

December 1, 2016

For Linda Ankrom, it started in childhood — a deep-rooted desire to keep an eye out for others. Learn more about her inspiring nursing career at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: infusion nursing, nursing, staff awards, UPMC, UPMC Magee Womens Hospital
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Why Do Our Bodies Swell? 12 Surprising Reasons

November 29, 2016

Swelling, also known as edema, is the name for an increase in size or change in shape of an area of the body. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: generalized swelling, injury, insect bites, internal swelling, localized swelling, redness, swelling
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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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Burns 101: When to Seek Care and How to Treat Them at Home

November 22, 2016

Burns are an extremely common injury, especially for children. Learn about the degrees of burn, how you can treat them at home, and when to seek care. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: burn treatment, burns, emergency care, fire safety, first degree burns, home remedies, second degree burns, third degree burns
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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