Living and Wellness

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Treating Arm and Shoulder Injuries in Throwing Athletes

April 6, 2016

Michael Woodward, PT, DPT, discusses common arm injuries associated with baseball and softball athletes. Learn about the treatment options available. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: arm injuries, baseball, baseball injuries, injury prevention, Michael Woodward, shoulder injuries, softball, softball injuries, surgery
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Diabetes Meal Planning 101: Tips for a Balanced Diet

April 3, 2016

Diabetes meal planning starts with eating a well-balanced diet. Check out our meal planning tips, foods you should choose, and a diet menu. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: diabetes, meal planning
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Pros and Cons of the Paleo Diet

April 2, 2016

Curious about the health benefits of the paleo diet? Explore the pros and cons of paleo, as well as a paleo diet food list. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: nutrition for athletes, paleo diet, sports nutrition
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5 Tips for Gardening Safely

March 31, 2016

Gardening can be a fun activity, and you can decrease aches, pains, and strains on your body while doing it. Learn more from UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Rehabilitation, Safety
Tagged with: energy, gardening, gardening safety, Michael Balandiat
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Outtakes: Just Like Any Other Dad: Marc-André Fleury

March 31, 2016

Marc-André Fleury of the Pittsburgh Penguins shows us how he's just like any other dad in this unique collaboration with Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC. Learn More

Categorized as: Women's Health
Tagged with: behind the scenes, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Marc-Andre Fleury, outtakes, Pittsburgh Penguins
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What Are MRI and MRA Scans?

March 30, 2016

MRI and MRA scans are imaging tests. They take detailed pictures of the inside of the body. Learn how to prepare for your MRI or MRA and what to expect. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Imaging Services
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: magnetic resonance angiography, magnetic resonance imaging, MRA, MRI
Artículo - 5 Minute Read

How to Thicken Liquids: Nectar-Thick

March 29, 2016

People with swallowing disorders often must thicken their liquids. Find tips for getting liquids nectar-thick, as well as common thickeners and recipes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: diabetes, lactose intolerance, swallowing, thickened liquids, thickener
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How to Give Yourself Gastrostomy Tube Feedings at Home

March 28, 2016

Use this guide to help understand how to give yourself feedings through your gastrostomy tube at home after leaving the hospital. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Nutrition, Safety
Tagged with: gastrostomy tube, Nutrition, tube feeding
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Crutches: 12 Tips for Going Up and Down Stairs

March 27, 2016

Climbing stairs with crutches can be a challenge at first. Follow our tips for safely going up and down stairs on crutches. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation, Safety
Tagged with: crutches, foot injury, knee injury, leg injury, safety