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5 Tips and Tricks to Prevent a Walking Injury

July 25, 2014

Although walking is an effective lifelong workout option, it sometimes results in injury. Use these tips to avoid injury. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: aches, exercise, fitness, injury, plantar fasciitis, runner's knee, shin splints, sports medicine, sprains, strains, stress fracture, walking
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New Nutrition Labels May Help You Make Healthier Decisions

July 24, 2014

The FDA is proposing changes to the nutrition labels. Learn how the new labels will reflect what we are actually eatting and also be easier to understand. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: fat, FDA, food, Food and Drug Administration, Nutrition, nutrition label, percent daily value, serving size
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The Benefits of Probiotics

July 24, 2014

Learn about the health benefits of probiotics, living microrganisms such as yeast or bacteria. Discover easy ways to add probiotics to your daily diet. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: allergies, Bifidobacterium bifidum, cfus, colony-forming units, dental disease, eczema, infections, irritable bowel syndrome, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, liver disease, Probiotics, stomach ulcers, Streptococcus thermophiles, UPMC Digestive Health Care
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Bloating Foods to Avoid Before Going to the Beach

July 23, 2014

Find a list of bloating foods that you should avoid if you plan to spend time at the beach or by the pool this summer. Discover some healthy alternatives. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: alcohol, apples, beach, bloating, carbonated beverages, Dairy, gum, salt, smoothies, summer, tea, travel, vacation
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What is the Pancreas?

July 22, 2014

The pancreas is a flattened, oblong gland located deep within the abdomen. Learn how this organ regulates bodily functions and assists in digestion of food Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pancreatic Cancer
Tagged with: David Whitcomb MD PhD, endocrine cells, exocrine cells, Gastroenterology, hormones, Nutrition, Pancreas, Pancreas and Biliary Center
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Hot Spots: Top Places to Get Heat Stroke

July 20, 2014

In the summer, your body is more vulnerable to heat stroke, especially if you are spending the day outside. Learn about the top places to get heat stroke. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: amusement parks, beach, dehydration, Florida, golf, Heat stroke, Orlando, overheating, summer, sweat, travel, United States, Universal Studios, UPMC Urgent Care Center
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The Skinny on Sweet Alternatives to Sugar

July 19, 2014

Learn more about artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes that you can incorporate into your diet. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: acesulfame potassium, advantame, agave, aspartame, diabetes, FDA, food additives, neotame, saccharin, stevia, sucralose, xylitol
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How Can I Choose Safe Water Bottles for My Kids?

July 18, 2014

Discover the risks of BPA and learn about safe ways to use and re-use water bottles, including plastic, metal, and glass bottles. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Pediatrics
Tagged with: BPA, chemicals, glass, metal, plastics, recycling symbols, water bottle
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Melons: A Healthy Poolside Snack

July 17, 2014

Melons are not only low in calories and fat, but they are also high in essential vitamins and minerals. Learn more about the health benefits of melons. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: cantaloupe, carotenoids, coper, folates, honeydew, lycopene, melons, phytonutrients, potassium, snack, summer, Vitamin A, vitamin B, Vitamin C, watermelon