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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Healthy Gifts for Resolutions in the New Year

December 19, 2014

Overeating is common during the holiday season. Discover healthy gifts that can jumpstart your New Year's resolutions and help you get back on track. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Christmas, fitness tracker, gifts, healthy, holidays, smoothie, yoga
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Holiday Hazards: Keeping Your Kids Safe This Season

December 17, 2014

The holidays are a time for family, friends, and festivities. Find some tips to help keep kids safe during the holiday season. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: button batteries, christmas lights, family health, holiday safety, injury, pediatrics, UPMC
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How to Handle Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms

December 16, 2014

Because nicotine is an addictive drug, you can expect to deal with some withdrawal symptoms. Learn how to cope and treat these issues during recovery. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cigarettes, Coughing, emotional changes, headaches, Journey to a Smoke-Free Life, mood swings, nicotine, nicotine withdrawal, recovery, sleep deprivation, sleep disturbances, smoking cessation, smoking withdrawal, withdrawal symptoms
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How Music Affects a Child’s Brain

December 15, 2014

Find out how music can help develop your child's brain and enhance the ability to interpret and integrate sensory information. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Pediatrics
Tagged with: brain connectivity, brain development, brain hemispheres, child development, emotions, grey matter, intellectual skills, motor skills, music, parts of the brain, video games, white matter, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Health Benefits of Chicken Noodle Soup

December 13, 2014

Chicken noodle soup may have been your mom's go-to meal during flu season, but did you know it may soothe your cold symptoms? Learn More

Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Nutrition
Tagged with: chicken noodle soup, cold, common cold, hydration, infographic, recipe, soup
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Winter Workout Tips: How to Exercise Outdoors Safely

December 11, 2014

Discover workout clothing tips from experts to help you stay safe and comfortable while getting fit this winter. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Safety, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: exercise, infographic, running, walking, winter
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Tips for Open Enrollment 2015

December 8, 2014

Open enrollment for health insurance is from November 15, 2014, to February 15, 2015. Check out tips to make the best choices for you and your family. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC HealthPlan
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: ACA, Affordable Care Act, Children's Health Insurance Program, CHIP, co-payment, deductible, Heath Insurance Marketplace, medicaid, ObamaCare, open enrollment, special enrollment period
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Home Remedies for Sore Throats

December 7, 2014

Need to know how to get rid of a sore throat? Soothe a scratchy throat with home remedies like salt water gargle, tea, apple cider & more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: American Medical Association, antibiotics, cayenne pepper, chicken noodle soup, chicken soup, fever, gargle, herbal tea, home remedies, honey, medicine, natural remedies, Popsicle, saltwater gargle, sore throat, sore throats, swallow, swallowing
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Blocking Knee Pain with Radio Waves

December 3, 2014

Do you suffer from severe knee pain? You might be a candidate for radiofrequency ablation — a procedure that uses radio waves to block pain. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: knee pain, knee replacement surgery, minimally invasive procedure, pain management, Zongfu Chen