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Health Tips for Women in Their 60s and 70s

May 16, 2014

Women who are 60 or 70-something know it's time to plan how they want to live the next 20-30 years. Read these health tips to keep yourself active. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

Categorized as: Women's Health

Tagged with: active, aerobic exercise, bone health, cancer, diabetes, obesity, walking, women's health, Zumba

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How to Properly Lift Items

May 16, 2014

Learn more about proper lifting techniques that will help protect your back against pain and injury. These tips will be helpful when lifting any object. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

Categorized as: Fitness, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: back injury, back pain, Brian Caricato DPT, how to lift, injury, lifting, lifting techniques, rehabilitation

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Health Tips for Women in Their 40s and 50s

May 15, 2014

If you're a woman in your 40s or 50s, you're aware that your body is ever evolving. Read more about how you can combat aging with some lifestyle changes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

Tagged with: American College of Sports Medicine, cancer, diabetes, obesity, pittsburgh marathon, women's health

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Women’s Health Tips for Your 20s and 30s

May 14, 2014

Women in their 20s and 30s are constantly on the go. Discover some useful tips maintain a healthy lifestyle during your hectic life. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

Tagged with: Alzheimer's disease, common diseases, Kirk Erikson PHD, obesity, skin cancer, sports medicine, University of Pittsburgh

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Infographic: Women’s Health Tips For Any Age

May 13, 2014

Check out this infographic to discover women's health tips for any age. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

Tagged with: active lifestyle, exercise, high-intensity interval training, tanning, women's health

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Gardening Safety Guide

May 12, 2014

Gardening provides great health benefits but can also be dangerous. Learn more about gardening, and find some safety tips to follow while gardening at home. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

Categorized as: Safety

Tagged with: chemicals, ergonomics, gardening, safety, sunscreen

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What Is Macular Degeneration, and How Is It Treated?

May 11, 2014

Learn more about dry and wet macular degeneration, including the causes, risks, and symptoms of macular degeneration, as well as treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute

Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Senior Health

Tagged with: age-related macular degeneration, dry macular degeneration, macular degeneration, prevention, Wet macular degeneration

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The Importance of Sports Physicals

May 10, 2014

Learn about the importance of sports physicals (PPE), the components of an exam, and how they maintain your child's safety through their love of the game. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: abdominal mass, cardiovascular history, concussion, elbow dislocation, femur fracture, fever, general exam, heart conditions, injury, injury history, irregular heart beat, knee instability, medical history, PPE, sports physical, vitals signs

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6 Benefits of Buying Produce From Local or Organic Farms

May 9, 2014

Learn more about the benefits of buying organic and locally grown produce and the organic gardens at Magee-Women's Hospital at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: American Academy of Pediatrics, farmer's market, grown food, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, organic, Phipps Conservancy