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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Why Is My Eyelid Twitching? 6 Surprising Reasons

November 3, 2016

Not to be confused with eyeball twitching, eyelid twitching is a benign condition that's often caused by stress, caffeine, fatigue, and other factors. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Eye Health, Family Health
Tagged with: eye twitching, eyeball twitching, eyelid twitching, pink eye, twitching
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Why Spinal Stenosis May be the Cause of Your Back Pain

November 1, 2016

Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal column, most often caused by osteoarthritis. Learn more about causes, symptoms, and treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health
Tagged with: back pain, orthopaedic health, spinal health, spinal stenosis, spine health
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How ‘Health Literate’ Are You? How Health Literacy Impacts Your Life

October 31, 2016

Health literacy is an important part of understanding how to make the right health care decisions. Learn how to become more health-literate. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: doctor visit, health care, health literacy, patient experience
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5 Unbelievably Creepy Medical Conditions

October 29, 2016

These downright spooky medical conditions are stranger than fiction. Read more about Alien Hand Syndrome, Exploding Head Syndrome, and much more. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: neurological conditions, sleep disorders, unusual medical conditions
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The Surprising Health Benefits of Standing Desks

October 29, 2016

Are standing desks really good for your health? Learn how staying on your feet longer can benefit your body. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: active, active at work, energy, office, standing desks, work
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Archery Safety for Hunters

October 29, 2016

In many states, a bow and arrow follows the same laws and regulations as firearms. Follow these archery safety tips to ensure your hunt is successful. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: archery safety, archery tips, outdoor safety, trauma medicine
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Judo and Taekwondo: How Martial Arts Boost Your Health

October 28, 2016

Though they're often lumped together, judo and taekwondo are two very different martial arts that can benefit both your body and mind. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: judo, martial arts, sports, stress, taekwondo
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Superior Canal Dehiscence: A Condition of the Inner Ear

October 27, 2016

Superior Canal Dehiscence is a rare disorder of the inner ear that causes problems with balance and hearing. Learn more about symptoms and treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: common inner ear disorder, Superior canal dehisence syndrome, tinnitus, vertigo
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What the Heck Is Exploding Head Syndrome?

October 25, 2016

Exploding Head Syndrome is a condition in which a person perceives a loud noise, such as a gunshot, explosion, or loud crash, when falling asleep. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: exploding head syndrome, sleep disorder