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Healthy Recipe: Whole Wheat Cranberry Muffins

June 25, 2016

Looking for a heart-healthy breakfast? These whole wheat cranberry muffins are a great snack for the whole family. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, breakfast recipes, heart healthy recipes, muffins, recipes, whole wheat muffins
Artículo - 5 Minute Read

Sunscreen for Babies: What Parents Need to Know

June 23, 2016

Babies younger than 6 months shouldn't wear sunscreen. Learn how to protect little ones from UV rays with this guide to sunscreen for babies. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
Tagged with: featured article, featured post, Melanoma, mobile featured, skin cancer, sun protection, sunscreen, UVA, UVB
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

Autism, ADHD, and Creativity: What’s The Connection?

June 22, 2016

Although ADHD and autism bring many challenges, they can also boost creative thinking. People with ADHD and autism can be highly imaginative. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), autism spectrum disorders, creativity
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Planning For Your Hospital Discharge

June 20, 2016

Planning for your discharge home is a process that starts at the time you are admitted to one of our facilities. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Mud Runs: Know How to Protect Your Health & Avoid Viruses

June 19, 2016

Those extreme mud run races aren't without risk: Learn more about how racing through muck can make you sick. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: adventure race, c coli, diarrhea, e coli, intestinal infection, Mud run, norovirus, obstacle race
Artículo - 3 Minute Read

How to Stay Safe During a Thunderstorm

June 17, 2016

Follow these essential thunderstorm safety tips from the experts at UPMC, so you can stay safe when Mother Nature is at her worst. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: emergency preparedness, lightning, outdoor safety, severe weather, thunderstorm, weather
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The New Rules on Child Car Seats in Pennsylvania

June 15, 2016

Children 2 and younger must ride in rear-facing car seats, according to Pennsylvania law. Learn more about these and other state car seat rules. Learn More

Categorized as: Pediatrics
Tagged with: car crashes, car seat requirements, car seats, child safety
Artículo - 3 Minute Read

Nutrition Label Updates: What You Need to Know

June 14, 2016

The FDA announced changes to the Nutrition Facts label. Learn more about the nutritional information these new labels will provide. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: food labels, healthy, healthy eating, healthy food, nutrition facts
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Recipe: Roasted Vegetable Penne

June 13, 2016

Give pasta night a nutritious makeover by skipping your typical sauce for delicious roasted vegetables. Learn more. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Pasta Night Recipes, Pinnacle Health