Living and Wellness

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Medical Mondays: Living Donor

May 11, 2015

Learn more about living donor organ transplantation and the importance of organ donation in this edition of Medical Mondays Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: donate life, donation chain, kidney, kidney transplant, liver, liver transplant, living donor, living donor transplant, medical mondays, organ donation awareness, organ donor
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Can I Donate Certain Organs While I’m Still Alive?

May 9, 2015

Learn about living organ donation, an option for shorter wait times for those in need of a kidney or liver transplant. Find out if you qualify as a donor. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: living donor kidney transplant, living donor liver transplant, living donor transplant, organ transplant
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Alcohol and Liver Cancer: How Does Drinking Affect Your Liver

May 8, 2015

Heavy alcohol use is linked to liver problems, including increasing one's risk of liver cancer. Learn more about how alcoholincreases your chance of cancer Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: alcohol, aspirin, binge drinking, cirrhosis, hepatitis, liver cancer, liver cancer risk, liver disease
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Is Butter Healthy for You?

May 6, 2015

Believe it or not, recent research shows that butter contains vitamins and healthy fats that are encouraged in our diet. Find some alternatives as well. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: applesauce, butter, cholesterol, greek yogurt, healthy alternatives, high fat, Nutrition, olive oil
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Running Gear for Long Distance Training and Marathon Race Day

May 5, 2015

The right marathon training and race day gear can help you feel well-suited to get the most out of each mile. Learn how to choose your next running outfit. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Marathon; Running; Long Distance; Clothing; Running Clothing, running gear
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What to Expect During Amniocentesis

May 2, 2015

An amniocentesis detects chromosome abnormalities to predict conditions such as Downs Syndrome or cystic fibrosis, as well as other problems. Learn more. Learn More

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: amniocentesis, anencephaly, Cystic fibrosis, genetic counselor, genetic disease, genetic test, maternal-fetal medicine, medical mondays, pregnancy tests, spina bifida, ultrasound
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Vascular Screening: A Check-Up for Your Blood Vessels

April 30, 2015

Not all vascular conditions have symptoms, so it's a good idea to be sure that your blood vessels are healthy. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, abdominal ultrasound, abi, ankle-brachial index, cardiovascular disease, Carotid artery disease, carotid artery stenosis, carotid artery ultrasound, diabetes, high blood pressure, pad, Peripheral artery disease, Vascular disease
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Marathon Bloggers Report on March Progress

April 30, 2015

Find out how our marathon bloggers are doing as they close in on the Pittsburgh Marathon. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, half marathon, marathon bloggers, running
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How to Register to Become an Organ Donor

April 29, 2015

Registering to be an organ donor is a simple and quick process. Learn more about the lasting effect you can have on others if you donate your organs. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: Becoming an Organ Donor, donate life, organ donation, organ donor, organ donor awareness month, organ transplant, organ transplantation