Living and Wellness

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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
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5 Gluten Free Foods that You Should Eat

May 29, 2014

Gluten free diets have become increasingly common. Learn more about several gluten free substitutes for wheat-based foods. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: Ethiopia, food crop, health food stores
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Forget the Burgers. It’s All About Fish This Summer!

May 28, 2014

Learn more about the benefits that fish offer versus other traditionally grilled foods, and some of the diseases they can prevent in the future. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: American Heart Association, burgers, gish grilling tips, grilling fish, heart-healthy diet, hot dogs, iodine, iron, ketchup, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, zinc
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Improve Your Posture: How to Sit at a Computer

May 26, 2014

Find out how you can improve your posture while sitting at a desk through this Q&A session with UPMC's Jim Palonis. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Family Health, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: back pain, desk chair, fatigue, lumbar exercises, posture, Q & A
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Safe Travels – Staying Healthy While Traveling

May 23, 2014

Memorial day is a high travel weekend. Find some easy tips to have travel safely and stay healthy during this long weekend. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: hand hygiene, immunizations, Memorial Day, sleep, travel safety, traveling, vaccinations
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10 Tips for Summer Water Safety

May 20, 2014

Use these tips to practice proper summer water safety this summer, and remember to "Play It Safe!" Learn More

Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: CPR, life jackets, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, swimming, water safety, water sports
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Hepatitis C: Warning Signs and Symptoms

May 19, 2014

Hepatitis C (HCV), a blood-borne infection, causes liver disease in infected people. Learn the risks and diagnosis of HCV, and discover treatment options Read More

Medically Reviewed by Center for Liver Care
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: blood transfusion, blood-borne infection, cirrhosis, HCV, hepatitis C, liver disease, liver failure, liver transplant
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Swimming Safety Tips for Parents & Kids

May 19, 2014

Follow these easy swimming safety tips to make sure parents and children alike enjoy the summer months. Learn More

Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: Barbara Gaines MD, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Chris Vitale RN MSN, CPR, drowning prevention, injury prevention, life jackets, pool safety, summer, summer safety, swimming, water safety quiz
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Healthy Grilling Tips and Safety

May 17, 2014

Grilling makes everything better. Fire up the grill and enjoy a healthy and tasty summer season with these recipes and tips. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition, Safety
Tagged with: carcinogen heterocyclic amines, colorectal cancer, garlic, HCA, healthy grilling, Kansas State University, microwave, National Cancer Institute, olive oil, pancreatic cancer, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, UPMC BodyChangers, Vicki March MD