Living and Wellness

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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
Artículo - 6 Minute Read

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
Artículo - 49 Second Read

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
Artículo - 1 Minute Read

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
Artículo - 1 Minute Read

What Is Hemophilia?

May 8, 2016

Hemophilia is a rare disorder that prevents blood from clotting normally. Learn about symptoms, treatments, and causes of hemophilia. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Family Health
Tagged with: blood disorder, Hemophilia, hemophilia A, hemophilia b
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

How to Beat Your Spring Allergies

May 7, 2016

This year, enjoy spring: Learn about what causes spring allergies, and what you can do to minimize spring allergy symptoms. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: allergies, featured posts, hay fever, mobile featured, seasonal allergies, spring allergy symptoms
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What Are These Blood Tests My Doctor Ordered?

May 6, 2016

Have you ever wondered what some of those blood tests your doctor ordered after your checkup are? Discover answers. View Infographic

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health