Living and Wellness

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How to Tell If Your Child Has Pica

May 22, 2015

Pica is a condition where the child regular consumes non-food items, such as dirt or glue. It affects 10 to 30 percent of children ages one to six. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics
Tagged with: eating dirt, eating disorder, geophagy, pediatric eating disorder, pica
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Infographic: Comparing 3 Common Digestive Disorders

May 21, 2015

Celiac Disease vs. Crohn's Disease vs. Irritable Bowel Syndrome – do you know the difference between these digestive disorders? View our infographic. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: celiac, celiac disease, Crohn's disease, digestive disorders, IBS, irritable bowel syndrome
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Diarrhea Causes, Treatment, and Symptoms

May 19, 2015

Diarrhea is a common health problem for all ages. Learn more about the symptoms and causes of diarrhea, including food poisoning, and how to treat it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: dehydration, diarrhea, Diarrhea Causes, food poisoning, inflammatory bowel disease, inflammatory bowel syndrome
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Medical Mondays: Sleep Apnea

May 18, 2015

Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, in this edition of Medical Mondays Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: medical mondays, sleep, sleep apnea, sleep disorders, snoring
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Infographic: 6 Common Sleep Disorders

May 17, 2015

Read about the common sleep disorders that could be keeping your body from getting the sleep it needs, which can lead to bigger problems down the road. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: infographic, insomnia, medical mondays, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, sleep disorders, sleep paralysis, sleepwalking
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Find the Best Sleep Apnea Treatment to Feel Rested Again

May 16, 2015

Once you are diagnosed with sleep apnea, it's important to find the best treatment quickly. Find out what doctors prescribe most. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: BPAP, CPAP, diabetes risk, heart attack risk, high blood pressure, hypertension, medical mondays, mild sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea, sleep apnea, sleep apnea surgery, sleep apnea treatment, stroke risk, surgery
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Marathon Preparation Questions and Answers

May 15, 2015

New and even experienced runners marathon runners have questions when preparing for a race. Find answers to some popular questions or ask your own! Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Brittany Patterson, Dick's Sporting Goods, Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, Kathleen Nachazel, marathon, marathon training, pittsburgh marathon, Ron DeAngelo, running, UPMC Health Plan Half Marathon
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What to Expect During a Sleep Apnea Study

May 15, 2015

Snoring and sleepiness are signs of sleep apnea, a condition when you stop breathing in your sleep. A sleep apnea study diagnoses and evaluates the problem Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: hypertension, medical mondays, sleep apnea, sleep apnea study, sleep apnea test, sleep study
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Stings and Insect Bites – Home Treatment

May 13, 2015

With the arrival of warmer weather, Pittsburghers will find themselves exposed to stings and insect bites as we engage in more outdoor Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: allergic reaction, benadryl, Lyme disease, ticks