Living and Wellness

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Recipe: Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

September 26, 2014

Check out this easy recipe to whip up your own healthier version of the pumpkin spice latte in your own kitchen. Learn More

Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: fiber, healthy, healthy recipe, latte, nutmeg, pumpkin, recipe, spice
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Recipe: Black Beans, Tomato, and Corn Salsa

September 24, 2014

We're reinventing your favorite snack. Check out this healthy alternative to traditional salsa, featuring corn, tomato, and black beans. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: black beans, corn, dip, healthy, heart healthy, Quick and Easy Recipes, recipe, salsa, tomato
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7 Hot Drinks to Keep You Warm at the Tailgate

September 23, 2014

Avoid calories while staying warm at the tailgate by skipping the alcohol and sugar-laden options for some yummy hot alternatives. Learn More

Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: cinnamon, cloves, coffee, drinks, football, hot chocolate, lemon, lemon peel, peppermint, pumpkin spice, tailgate, tea
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September Is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Risk Factors and Warning Signs

September 20, 2014

Discover the warning signs and risk factors of ovarian cancer to increase awareness of this "silent killer." Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Gynecologic Cancer, Women's Health
Tagged with: gynecologic cancer, ovarian cancer, prevention, womens health
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If Disaster Struck, Would You Be Prepared?

September 20, 2014

Emergencies happen so make sure you are prepared with a well-stocked kit that will ensure your family is safe. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: disaster, emergency, emergency kit, national preparedness month, non-perishable, safety, supplies
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How Stress Affects Your Brain

September 19, 2014

Stress can take a toll on your brain, affecting your daily life. Learn about the effects chronic stress can have on your brain and ways to prevent them. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: brain, brain cells, chronic stress, de-stress, depression, diet, hippocampus, sleep, sleep apnea, sleep disorders, stress
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Infographic: Crazy for Caffeine

September 16, 2014

Check out the infographic below to find out how caffeine can affect the body, including the heart. Find some tips for cutting out some caffeine of your die Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: caffeine, metabolism, tea
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Respiratory Virus Spreads to East Coast

September 15, 2014

Enterovirus D68 is a virus that causes severe respiratory problems in children. Learn more about the virus, its symptoms, and treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Pediatrics
Tagged with: Asthma, breathing, children, cold, Coughing, Enterovirus D68, flu, ill, respiratory, sickness, virus, Wheezing
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Counting Sheep? How Sleep Deprivation Affects your Brain

September 12, 2014

Learn more about how sleep deprivation can affect your brain and discover a few tips to help regulate your sleeping patterns. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: insomnia, lack of sleep, sleep, sleep deprivation