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When to Enroll Your Child in Swimming Lessons

June 28, 2016

Swimming lessons teach kids basic water skills, but don't prevent drowning. Keep your kids safe with these water safety tips. Learn More

Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: back to school, pool safety, swim lessons, swimming
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What Is Occupational Therapy?

June 10, 2016

Occupational therapy helps people experiencing disabilities regain their independence and learn daily skills. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: back to school, occupational therapy, OT, rehabilitation, therapy
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

For One Runner, Cross Training Makes the Difference

April 26, 2016

Marshall struggled after gaining weight. Read more about how cross training through UPMC helped him improve his health. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: back to school, cross training, marathons, pittsburgh marathon, running, sports medicine
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How Parents Can Prevent Bullying with Dr. Mandy Fauble, LCSW

April 7, 2016

Dr. Mandy Fauble, LCSW of Safe Harbor Behavioral Health at UPMC Hamot answers some common questions about bullying. Read more to discover what you can do! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: back to school, bullying, childhood, mental health, school
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How to Prevent These Common Basketball Injuries

April 1, 2016

Learn about common basketball injuries, including ankle sprains, achilles tendonitis, patellar tendonitis, muscle strains, ACL tears, and finger injuries. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: back to school, basketball, basketball injuries, common basketball injuries, common injuries, common knee injury, Finger Injuries, Patellar Tendonitis, sports-related injuries, strain
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Youth Hockey Injuries Q&A with Dr. Vyas

October 11, 2015

Dr. Dharmesh Vyas, MD, PhD of UPMC Sports Medicine answers some commonly asked questions about youth hockey injuries and nutrition. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: back to school, hockey injuries, injury prevention, sports nutrition, youth hockey
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Toxic Items in the Classroom

October 25, 2014

Check out this list of toxic items in the classroom for tips to help prevent your child from being exposed to harmful chemicals and potential illness. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pittsburgh Poison Center
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: abnormal heart rhythm, back to school, caffeine, canned air, coffee, coma, Energy drinks, glue, hand sanitizer, hand washing, intoxication, keyboard duster, nausea, Pittsburgh Poison Center, racing heart, rubber cement, tremors, vomiting
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Healthy After-School Snacks for Kids on the Go

September 30, 2014

Learn about building healthy eating habits for children by encouraging them to eat healthy after-school snacks, designed for athletes and kids on the go. Learn More

Categorized as: Pediatrics
Tagged with: after school, back to school, healthy eating habits, hydration, kids, overeating, pediatrics, portion control, snacking, snacks, trail mix, water bottles
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Back-to-School Eye Care

September 17, 2014

Back to school means a lot of things including eye care check ups. Learn the warning signs of pink eye and find some tips for prevention. Learn More

Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: American Optometric Association, back to school, conjunctivitis, Double vision, headaches, Scott Drexler, strain