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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Halloween Makeup and Eye Care

October 29, 2014

Learn safe best practices for wearing facial and eye makeup, and cosmetic contacts during the Halloween season to help keep your eyes healthy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health, Pediatrics
Tagged with: cosmetic contact lenses, eye doctor, eye makeup, Halloween, halloween costume, hypoallergenic, irritation, makeup products, nonprescription contact lenses, Scott Drexler, UPMC Eye Center
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Recipe: Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding

October 28, 2014

The pumpkin pie flavor packed in this chia pudding will treat you and give a nutritional boost to your diet. Get the recipe. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: fiber, holidays, pumpkin, recipe
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How to Stay Safe While Trick-or-Treating

October 28, 2014

As you get ready to take your little one out for trick-or-treating this Halloween, keep these safety tips in mind. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: costumes, Halloween, infographic, kids, safety
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Boo! How Your Brain Reacts to Fear

October 27, 2014

Learn about how your brain and body reacts to fear, and discover why your pulse quickens, adreneline increases, and hormones make you feel like superman. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Family Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: adrenaline, afraid, amygdala, blood pressure, brain, brain chemical, fear, glutamate, hypothalamus, thalamus
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Phobias: When Being Scared Isn’t Fun

October 27, 2014

We love to be scared on Halloween, but phobias take being afraid to the next level. These lasting and intense fears can disrupt your life. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Family Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: acrophobia, ailurophobia, American Psychiatric Association, anxiety disorders, aquaphobia, arachnophobia, astraphobia, aviophobia, behavioral therapy, claustrophobia, cognitive behavioral therapy, Halloween, hemophobia, msyophobia, National Institute of Mental Health, ochlophobia, phobias
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Learn How Yoga Can Help Those Facing Cancer

October 26, 2014

Our experts weigh in on the benefits of yoga for cancer patients and discuss ways it can relieve stress, pain and anxiety. Learn about integrative oncology Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Fitness
Tagged with: cancer, cancer treatment, disease, fatigue, fever, infection, integrative oncology, lymphedema, meditation, pain, q&a, UPMC CancerCenter, yoga, yoga for cancer patients
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Toxic Items in the Classroom

October 25, 2014

Check out this list of toxic items in the classroom for tips to help prevent your child from being exposed to harmful chemicals and potential illness. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pittsburgh Poison Center
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: abnormal heart rhythm, back to school, caffeine, canned air, coffee, coma, Energy drinks, glue, hand sanitizer, hand washing, intoxication, keyboard duster, nausea, Pittsburgh Poison Center, racing heart, rubber cement, tremors, vomiting
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Feel Better This Autumn: Causes of Fall Allergies

October 25, 2014

Learn what triggers fall allergies and find effective treatments for sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes. With these practical tips, enjoy autumn symptom-free. Learn More

Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: allergic, allergies, dust mites, fall allergies, mold, ragweed, runny nose, seasonal allergies, sneezing
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Infographic: Pumpkin Spice Breakdown

October 25, 2014

There's more to pumpkin spice than the special flavo rit adds to baked goods. Discover the medical benefits of this signature fall flavor! Learn More

Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: allspice, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, infographic, nutmeg, pumpkin, spice