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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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How to Live Without Smoking

January 2, 2015

An important part of kicking the smoking habit is figuring out why you smoke. Learn 6 reasons why you may like smoking and how to fight them! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: habit, Journey to a Smoke-Free Life, live without smoking, nicotine, quit smoking, reasons to quit, relaxation, smoking, smoking cessation, smoking cessation program, stress
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Conquering Smoking Cravings

January 1, 2015

One of the biggest challenges when trying to quit smoking is ignoring cravings. Find tips to help beat those cravings and stay on track. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cravings, Journey to a Smoke-Free Life, quitting smoking, recovery symptoms, smoking cessation, smoking cessation program
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Make 2015 Your Year for Resolution Success

January 1, 2015

Ready for your 2015 New Year's Resolutions? Start of this year with a bang by following these easy tips to help keep your resolutions throughout the year. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: New Year's Day, resolution
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31 Days of Healthy Tips

December 31, 2014

Discover 31 tips to get help you get back on track to a healthy lifestyle, including small changes you can make to your daily routine to improve your health Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: backpack safety, diet, exercise, health tips, healthy, New Year's resolutions, posture, quit smoking, safety, sleep, stress, sugar, vitamins, water
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Choosing Your Quit Method

December 30, 2014

Discover the common methods to quit smoking and learn about smoking cessation programs. Go smoke free for life! Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cigarettes, cold turkey method, Journey to a Smoke-Free Life, quit method, quit smoking, self-help method, smoking cessation, tapering method
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Make Your New Year’s Resolutions to Prevent Cancer

December 28, 2014

Looking for a New Year's resolution? A popular one is to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Here are five resolutions that can help prevent cancer. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: annual exam, breast cancer, cancer prevention, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, diet, exercise, fitness, lung cancer, mammogram, New Year's Day, pap smear, quit smoking
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Preventing Weight Gain and Staying Fit While Quitting Smoking

December 27, 2014

Do you have a fear of gaining weight when you quit smoking? Find some useful tips to help keep the extra weight off while you're quitting. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: Journey to a Smoke-Free Life, quit smoking, quitting smoking, smoking cessation, smoking cessation program, staying fit, weight prevention
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Health Benefits of Peppermint

December 25, 2014

Discover the health benefits of peppermint, from relief of IBS symptoms to improved memory and concentration. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: benefits, infographic, peppermint, winter
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Home Alone: The Truth Behind the Booby Traps

December 24, 2014

The injuries Kevin McAllister inflicted on the villians of Home Alone would be much more severe than a few screams and burns as shown in the film. Learn mo Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: burns, holidays, home alone, infographic, injuries, movie, safety, trauma