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    A Closer Look at Santa’s Health

    December 10, 2016

    The night before Christmas draws closer. Let's take a look at what Santa's health might be like based on some signs and symptoms. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Family Health

    Tagged with: blood pressure, Christmas, diabetes, diet, exercise, heart disease, holiday health, winter

    Santa's health gets a checkup
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    How Swimming Makes for Effective Rehab

    August 23, 2016

    If you're injured, swimming might be a great way to aid your rehabilitation process. Learn how hitting the pool can help heal the body. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

    Categorized as: Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: exercise, rehabilitation, swimming

    swimming rehabilitation
  • Artículo - 3 Minute Read

    Working out on Vacation: How to Stay Fit While Traveling

    July 28, 2016

    Don’t let travel send your workout routine on vacation. Stay fit on the road with these easy vacation workouts. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: exercise, fitness, health and wellness, sports medicine, travel, vacations

    tips staying fit traveling
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    Tips for Maximizing Your Indoor Cycling Workout

    July 14, 2016

    Spinning, or indoor cycling, is an excellent form of exercise—it's challenging, fun, and provides a great workout. But before you hop on your bike for... Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: exercise, fitness, indoor cycling, spinning

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    Top 10 Cold Weather Running Essentials

    January 11, 2016

    Prepare yourself for running outdoors with the proper cold weather gear. Experts at UPMC Sports Medicine compiled a list of essentials for outdoor running. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: cold weather, exercise, sports medicine, winter weather

  • Artículo - 29 Second Read

    UPMC’s Favorite Things – Healthy Gift Ideas

    December 23, 2015

    It's the holiday season, and in that spirit, we asked our UPMC doctors for some of their favorite healthy gift ideas. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Fitness

    Tagged with: exercise, fitness, gift ideas, healthy gift ideas, Healthy Living, infographic, yoga

    healthy gift ideas
  • Artículo - 3 Minute Read

    Do It Right: Exercises That Can Cause Injury

    July 12, 2015

    Any type of physical activity or exercise comes with the risk of injury. Learn how proper form and technique can prevent unnecessary pain and injury. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: exercise, injuries, injury, O, pain, rotator cuff injury, The Oprah Magazine, UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, workout

    exercises that can cause injury
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    Try Watermelon for Your Pre Workout Fuel

    June 9, 2015

    Besides enjoying it as a juicy treat, you should also consider eating watermelon pre workout to help you recover quicker. Learn more in our infographic. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: exercise, fitness, infographic, pre workout, summer snack, watermelon, workout, workout fuel

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    5 Steps to Prevent Runner’s Knee

    March 18, 2015

    Runner's knee can be painful—and may be an unwelcome disruption to your exercise routine. There's much you Learn More

    Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: exercise, injury prevention, pain, patellofermoral, runner's knee, running

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