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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Hydration 101: What You Need to Know

August 13, 2015

At risk for dehydration? Check out this infographic and article to learn about hydration best practices and learn how to avoid dehydration. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: dehydration, drinking, hydrating fruit, hydration, infographic, mobile featured, Nutrition, Ron DeAngelo, water
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How to Recover from Overeating

August 10, 2015

After a night of overeating or excessive drinking, follow a few simple tips get back on a healthier track. Learn More

Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: hangover, overeating, overindulgence, pizza, Thanksgiving
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What Is a Patient-Centered Medical Home?

August 7, 2015

UPMC has one of the first patient-centered, disease specific medical homes in the country - Total Care-IBD. Learn about the benefits of medical homes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Crohn's disease, IBD, inflammatory bowel disease, medical home, ulcerative colitis
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Living-Kidney Donation: Marc’s Story

August 5, 2015

On December 4, 2013, Marc donated a kidney to his mom, Donna. Read more about their living kidney donation story. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: kidney disorders, kidney transplant, living kidney donation, patient story, transplant
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Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Support

August 4, 2015

Caring for an individual with Alzheimer's disease is difficult. Alzheimer's is a progressive disease and causes significant changes in a person's life. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's disease, caregiver, caregiver support, dementia, depression, stress, support, support group
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What’s In Your Soda?

July 30, 2015

While delicious, soda can be damaging to your health. Check out our infographic to find out what soda is made with, and the associated health risks. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: aspartame, caffeine, coca cola, cola, diabetes, infographic, pop, soda, soft drink, sugar
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How to Clean Your Belly Button and Prevent Infection

July 27, 2015

Did you know your belly button can harbor 67 different kinds of bacteria? Learn more about how you can clean and protect your belly button from infection. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety, Skin Care
Tagged with: belly button, bellybutton, clean, clean bellybutton, how to, infection, navel, piercing, skin
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Neck Pain: Could Your Pillow Be to Blame?

July 24, 2015

Sleeping position can cause back pain, but could your neck pain also be related to how you're sleeping. Learn how to pick the right pillow for you! Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: neck pain, pillow, rehabilitation, types of pillow
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Ask the Expert: Intestinal Transplant

July 23, 2015

Some transplant surgeries aren't as straightforward as others. Our expert explains how an intestinal transplant is much more complex. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: intestinal rehabilitation, intestinal transplant, organ donation, small bowel replacement, total parenteral nutrition, transplant