Living and Wellness

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Video: Tips for Training for a Marathon in Cold Weather

February 18, 2014

Learn more about training for a marathon during the colder months by reading this blog post and watching its related video by UPMC Sports Medicine. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: 5k, half marathon, Jeanne Doperak DO, marathon, marathon prep, pittsburgh marathon, runners
Artículo - 3 Minute Read

Why Do We Eat Chicken Noodle Soup When We Are Sick?

February 15, 2014

Learn more about how eating chicken noodle soup when you are under the weather can help fight a cold. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: chicken noodle soup, cold, immune system, sick, vitamins, winter
Artículo - 11 Second Read

Burn Awareness: Flame Burns

February 15, 2014

Learn how you can prevent flame burns or burns from fire, and watch videos concerning other burn awareness topics. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: burn awareness, burns, fire, flame, video
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Video: Burn Awareness – Thermal Burns

February 13, 2014

Watch this short video to learn more about how to prevent and treat thermal burns, which are among the most common of household injuries. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: Jenny Ziembicki MD, thermal burns, UPMC Mercy Trauma and Burn Center
Artículo - 1 Minute Read

Child Growth Percentile Charts Explained

February 12, 2014

Find a comprehensive explanation of child and infant growth percentile charts, and find links to additional resources to improve your understanding. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: Centers for Disease Control, growth percentile chart, World Health Organization
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

Avoiding Hot Water Burns at Home

February 10, 2014

In recognition of Burn Awareness Week, learn about how to avoid scald burns in the kitchen and other areas of your house, and watch a video about burns. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: burn awareness week, burn hazards, burn injuries, Jenny Ziembicki MD, scald burn, scalding, UPMC Mercy Trauma and Burn Center, video
Artículo - 1 Minute Read

4 Tips to Help Control Heart Disease with Your Diet

February 10, 2014

Read these useful tips to help control heart disease by making smarter, heart-healthy decisions with your diet. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: heart attack, heart disease, heart-healthy diet
Artículo - 1 Minute Read

Three Cheers for Your Ears, Nose, and Throat

February 3, 2014

Learn more about ear, nose, and throat conditions, and the doctors who treat them, by reading answers to some frequently asked questions. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: ear nose and throat, ear nose and throat doctors, earache, ENT, laryngitis, nosebleed, Otolaryngologist
Artículo - 1 Minute Read

Heart-Healthy Recipes for Game Day: Green Bean Salad

February 2, 2014

Switch up your usual appetizers and try out one of our heart healthy recipes, originally featured on the American Heart Asosciation's website. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: green bean salad, healthy recipe, heart healthy, heart healthy recipe, recipe