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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Your Relationship After Children

August 24, 2015

Our relationships are something which we need in order to get through our everyday lives. Learn more about relationships after kids. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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Feeling Faint? It Could Be Postural Hypotension

August 24, 2015

Postural hypotension is a form of low blood pressure that causes dizziness and lightheadedness. Learn about the risks and find out how to prevent it. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: dizziness, Fainting, Lightheadedness, low blood pressure, medical mondays, orthostatic hypotension, postural hypotension
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What Does “Safe Sex” Mean?

August 22, 2015

Sexuality is a big part of being human. Love, affection, and sexual intimacy all play a role in healthy relationships. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health, What does “safe sex” mean?
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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