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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Is Frozen Yogurt Really Healthy?

May 22, 2016

What's the difference between frozen yogurt and ice cream? And is fro-yo really healthy? Find out more about the nutrition frozen yogurt. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: dairy products, frozen yogurt, Healthy Dessert Recipes, Nutrition, portion control
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Healthy Recipe: Veggie and Goat Cheese Pie

May 21, 2016

Learn how to make vegetable and goat cheese phyllo pie, a delicious and heart-healthy vegetarian treat from UPMC. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: Vegetarian and Plant-Based Recipes
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Eye Opening: How Our Eyes Reveal Health Clues

May 20, 2016

Your eyes can reveal a host of chronic health problems, ranging from HIV to high cholesterol. Learn eye symptoms to watch for with our eye health guide. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: eye health, eyes, vision
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Lactose Intolerant? Get Your Calcium Fix Without Consuming Dairy

May 19, 2016

Are you lactose intolerant? Learn more about maintaining a lactose intolerant diet and eating dairy alternatives. Learn More

Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: dairy alternatives, lactose intolerance, lactose-reduced dairy products, milk alternatives
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The Lessons from Lyme: Shelley’s Story

May 19, 2016

Lyme disease is something that most of us probably don’t think much about until it affects us or someone we know. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Bell's Palsy, Lyme disease, Pinnacle Health, summer
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Heart-Healthy Recipes: Baked Sweet Potatoes and Apples

May 14, 2016

Give this Baked Sweet Potatoes and Apples dish a try for a heart-healthy side dish. Or, if you like a sweet breakfast, serve it at brunch. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: Healthy Cooking, healthy recipes, Heart Health, Heart-Healthy Recipes, sweet potatoes
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What You Need to Know About Alcohol Poisoning

May 13, 2016

Alcohol poisoning occurs after a person has consumed a toxic amount of alcohol. Learn about alcohol poisoning causes and symptoms. Learn More

Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: alcohol intoxication, alcohol poisoning, alcoholic beverage
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Hepatitis C: A Deadly Infectious Disease

May 12, 2016

New, highly effective treatments can cure the vast majority of Hepatitis C infections in a matter of months. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Center for Liver Care
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: CDC, hepatitis C, infectious disease
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The Link Between Potassium and High Blood Pressure

May 10, 2016

Find out how a potassium-rich diet can help control blood pressure. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: blood pressure, high blood pressure, potassium