Living and Wellness

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Recipe for Runners: High-Protein Post-Workout Recovery Shake

April 18, 2014

Looking for healthy post-workout recipes? Try this healthy protein-packed recovery shake for after a long run or tough workout. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition
Tagged with: exercise, fitness, Leslie Bonci, marathon, Nutrition, Pittsburgh, recipe, Recipes for Runners, running, sports medicine
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Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect

April 15, 2014

It is the right and responsibility of everyone in the community to report suspected child abuse or neglect. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: Child Abuse Prevention Month, Pinnacle Health
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Eye Exams for Children

April 12, 2014

Eye exams are part of a yearly visit with a pediatrician. Learn more about pediatric eye exams, signs of child vision issues, and treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health, Pediatrics
Tagged with: Amblyopia, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Optometric Association, lazy eye, strabismus, UPMC Eye Center
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Boost Your Smoothie – Add Avocado!

April 11, 2014

Did you know avocados are one of the healthiest foods you can eat? Use this recipe to make a delicious (and nutritious) avocado smoothie. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: avocado, Green Smoothies, infographic, omega-3 fatty acids, recipe, smoothie, Vitamin A, vitamin B, Vitamin E, vitamin K
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Recipe for Marathon Runners: No-Bake Energy Protein Bars

April 11, 2014

Follow this recipe to create no-bake protein energy bars that are packed with nutrition, yet light enough to not weigh you down. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition
Tagged with: energy bars, exercise, fitness, healthy recipe, Leslie Bonci, marathon, Pittsburgh, recipe, Recipes for Runners, running, sports medicine
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Processed Foods — the Good and the Bad

April 10, 2014

Processed foods are either chemically or mechanically altered from their natural state. Learn more about processed foods and their pros and cons. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: dehydration, food, food processing, Nutrition, Processed foods
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What Is the Difference Between an X-Ray, CT, and MRI Scan?

April 5, 2014

Medical imaging technologies help diagnose a wide variety of diseases and injuries. Explore the differences between X-rays, CT scans, and MRI imaging today. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Imaging Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: computed tomography, ct scan, imaging exams, magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, x-ray
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Recipe for Marathon Runners: No-Bake Protein Bites

April 4, 2014

Check out this recipe to help runners get enough protein. These no bake protein bites are an easy, tasty and portable way to meet daily protein need. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: fitness, Leslie Bonci, marathon, no bake, Nutrition, Pittsburgh, recipe, Recipes for Runners, running, sports medicine
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6 Common Organ Donation Myths Debunked

April 3, 2014

Every day, about 18 people in the United States die while waiting for an organ transplant. Discover the facts behind common myths about organ donation. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: tissue transplants, transplantation