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How to Treat Common Cold & Flu Symptoms

November 30, 2014

Do you know what to do when a cold strikes? Discover which medications to take for your symptoms to make yourself more comfortable. Learn More

Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cold, Coughing, fever, headache, sneezing
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How Holiday Smells Create Fond Memories: Making Sense of Scents

November 29, 2014

During the holidays, our sense of smell evokes powerful memories and emotions from the past — thanks to the fascinating way our brains work! Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Family Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: brain, emotional brain, holiday, holidays, limbic system, memories, memory, nose, Ph.D., Rachel Herz, smell, smells, traditions, turkey
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Prep Your Car for Snow: Get the Necessities

November 28, 2014

Learn more about what to keep in your car during the winter season to help stay safe. Review our infographic for a checklist of items for an emergency kit. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: cell phone charger, first aid kit, ice, jumper cables, non-perishable food, shoveling, snow, urgent care, winter, winter car safety, winter driving, winter emergency car kit
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Lung Cancer and Women

November 28, 2014

Did you know that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among American women? Learn more about treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Lung Cancer, Women's Health
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
Artículo - 3 Minute Read

Ah-Choo! Avoid Germs and Stay Healthy this Holiday Season

November 27, 2014

Learn more about how to have a healthy holiday season and avoid the germiest places, including airplane trays, tv remotes, and restaurant menus. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Safety
Tagged with: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cold, common cold, flu, flu season, flu shot, germs, hand sanitizer, holiday travel, safe travel, wash hands
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Infographic: Health Benefits of Eating Pumpkin

November 26, 2014

Still dreaming of pumpkin? Learn how this fall staple has more to offer than just adding delectable flavor to your favorite food and drinks. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: autumn, beauty, fiber, healthy, infographic, oatmeal, potassium, pumpkin, recipe, seeds, skin, smoothie, zinc
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Thanksgiving Safety Tips for All

November 25, 2014

Follow these helpful Thanksgiving safety tips to ensure you and your family stay safe on Thanksgiving Day as well as during the rest of the holiday season. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pittsburgh Poison Center
Categorized as: Family Health, Safety
Tagged with: accidental poisoning, autumn, carbon monoxide, environmental exposure, food poisoning, Michael Lynch, Pittsburgh Poison Center, Thanksgiving, turkey
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Recognizing the Signs of Alzheimer’s

November 24, 2014

Alzheimer's dementia, the leading cause of dementia, is present in 5 to 10 percent of seniors today. Learn more about this progressive disease. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health
Tagged with: aging, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's disease, dementia
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Myth or Fact: Does Turkey Make You Sleepy?

November 23, 2014

Does turkey really make you sleepy? Not exactly. Learn more about the real cause of Thanksgiving grogginess. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Nutrition Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: drowsy, fact or fiction, Fall Flavors Recipes, myth, myth or fact, nap, sleep, sports nutrition, Thanksgiving, thanksgiving dinner, tryptophan, turkey