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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Fiber and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

March 26, 2016

Two common symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are constipation and diarrhea. See how eating more or less fiber can help ease these symptoms. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: constipation, diarrhea, high-fiber diet, IBS symptoms, irritable bowel syndrome, low-fiber diet
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Dumping Syndrome Diet Plan

March 25, 2016

Dumping syndrome—when food passes too quickly into the small intestine—can occur after stomach surgery. Follow this diet to stop dumping syndrome symptoms. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: bariatric surgery, dumping syndrome, dumping syndrome diet, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, gastrointestinal disorders, stomach surgery
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What to Expect When Someone You Love is on a Ventilator

March 24, 2016

A ventilator is a machine that helps a person breathe. Find out what to expect and how to provide comfort when someone you love needs a ventilator. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: breathing, ventilator
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How Smoking, Alcohol, and Drugs Can Harm Your Baby

March 23, 2016

Your unborn baby receives much of what you eat, drink, and breathe. Learn how unhealthy habits—like smoking, drinking, and doing drugs—can harm your baby. Learn More

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: caffeine, illegal substance use, pregnancy, smoking, smoking and pregnancy
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Spring Cleaning Safety Tips

March 13, 2016

Now that it's spring, many of us begin to scrub down our houses — and often that includes chemicals. Read more for safety tips for you and your family. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pittsburgh Poison Center
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: poison prevention, safety, spring cleaning
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Infographic: Cleaning Up the Myths About Common Cleanses

March 12, 2016

This time of year, cleanses are a hot topic. We talked to our experts about some popular forms of cleanses and you may be surprised to hear the results! View Infographic

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: cleanse, cleanses, detox, detox diet, infographic, juice cleanse, juicing, Master Cleanse
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Recipe: Daylight Saving Smoothie

March 11, 2016

Enjoy this "Daylight Saving" Smoothie for an extra boost of energy when we lose an hour of sleep! View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: daylight saving time, energy boost, healthy recipes, recipe, smoothie, smoothie recipe, Smoothie Recipes
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What Makes My Nose Run?

March 5, 2016

With the cold weather sticking around, it feels like we've all got a runny nose most of the time now. Find out why your nose runs and find first aid tips. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: boogers. runny nose, cold, sinuses, sniffles, snot
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What Makes Your Nose Bleed?

March 4, 2016

Nose bleeds (epistaxis) may be alarming, but they're also quite common. Learn about the common causes of nose bleeds. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: allergies, bleeding, blood thinners, cold, epistaxis, first aid, high blood pressure, nose bleed, sinus infection