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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How to Start Running: 6 Tips to Get Started

June 6, 2014

Want to learn how you can start running for your health? Find tips for choosing the best running shoes, staying hydrated, and choosing the best running. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: 5k, dynamic warmup, hydration, Jeanne Doporak MD, jogging, Leslie Bonci, Map My Run, muscle cramps, Ron DeAngelo, running, sport drink
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Pulmonary Hypertension Q&A

June 5, 2014

Learn more about lung disease, asthma, and pulmonary hypertension from UPMC expert Dr. Patricia George, MD. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Asthma, COPD, lung disease, lung transplant, lungs, M. Patricia George, MD, pulmonary embolism, Pulmonary hypertension, sleep apnea
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Sun Poisoning Dangers: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

June 4, 2014

Learn more about the symptoms of sun poisoning, how to prevent it, how to treat it, and when you should seek medical care for it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Safety
Tagged with: featured posts, mobile featured, pmle, polymorphous light eruption, skin cancer, sun, sun poisoning, sunburn, UV light
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Risks of High-Intensity Training Programs

June 4, 2014

Learn more about high intensity training programs and the potential risks associated with these workouts. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Fitness
Tagged with: Aaron Mares MD, CrossFit™, exercise, high-intensity interval training, high-intensity training programs, HIIT, sports medicine, workout
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Boost Your Smoothie: Add Blueberries

June 2, 2014

Blueberries are full of antioxidants and vitamin C, and they can improve heart health. Learn more and try an easy smoothie recipe. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: antioxidants, blueberries, blueberry, cancer, coughs, flavonoids, Heart Health, power fruit
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Different Forms of Tobacco and How They Affect Your Body

May 31, 2014

Learn more about tobacco, the different forms that exist, and the associated health risks of each. Knowing how tobacco affects your body can save your life. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cancer-causing chemicals, chewing tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, diseases, e-cigarettes, hookah, nicotine, Tobacco, World Health Organization, World No Tobacco Day
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Not Your Grandpa’s Hearing Aids: Smart Technology for Your Ears

May 31, 2014

Discover how today's hearing aids pair with smart technology, such as smart phones and tablets, and learn more about the signs of hearing loss. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: hearing loss, Metro ENT Associates, smart phone, smart technology
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Infographic: Managing Celiac Disease With a Gluten-Free Diet

May 30, 2014

Celiac disease affects around two million Americans. Learn more about the causes and symptoms of celiac by viewing our infographic. View Infographic

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Family Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: autoimmune disorder, barley, celiac, celiac disease, diarrhea, fatigue, gluten, gluten-free, nausea, small intestine, sprue, wheat
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Prepare Your Dog for a New Baby

May 30, 2014

Discover how to prepare your dog for meeting your newborn and find out what precautions you should instate once your baby arrives. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Family Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: baby, dog, Dogs & Storks, Family Paws, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, new parents, Penny Layne