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Aphrodisiacs: Passion on Your Plate?

February 9, 2016

Discover the truth behind aphrodisiacs, including the benefits of some common foods and beverages associated with them. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: aphrodisiacs, food, infographic, Nutrition, sex, valentine's day
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What Is the Low FODMAP Diet?

December 3, 2015

For people suffering from IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), the following a low FODMAP diet may help relieve some of their symptoms. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: diet, food, irritable bowel syndrome
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Bloated vs. Fat: Which One Am I?

November 24, 2015

Learn more about the difference between bloat and belly fat, including the causes and risks associated with both. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: belly fat, bloating, constipation, food
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Maintaining Healthy Digestion While Traveling

October 22, 2015

Learn more about healthy digestion while traveling, including how to avoid constipation, dehydration, and other digestional issues. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: bottled water, constipation, dehydration, digestion, food, traveling
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What Does the Pancreas Do?

September 13, 2015

You may not know it, but your pancreas has a big job to do. Learn more about pancreatic diseases and treatment options, including transplant. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cancer, diabetes, diseases, food, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic disease, pancreatic tumors
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What Are the Intestines?

September 6, 2015

Ever wonder how all that food you eat gets turned into the energy you use every day? Learn how your large and small intestines work. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: abdominal pain, Common intestinal diseases, Crohn's disease, diarrhea, energy, fatigue, fever, food, IBD, IBS, Intestinal Diseases, intestines, large intestines, small intestines
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How Your Brain Makes Food Decisions

July 14, 2015

Did you know that your brain makes over 200 subconscious food decisions daily? Find out what this means for your health and weight management. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: brain, food, food decisions, Health Sciences Academy, healthy food decisions, Nutrition, weight management
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Is Eating Before Bed Okay?

July 2, 2015

Fact or fiction - does eating food before bed have negative effects on your sleep patterns? Find the truth in our blog post about eating before slumber. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: acid reflux, bed, eat, eating, food, gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, heartburn, night, sleep, snack, stomach pain, stomachache, weight
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How to Detox Your Body from Extra Holiday Sugar

January 25, 2015

After consuming too much sugar, follow three easy tips to detox your body and get back on track. Find a list of alternative foods to regulate your diet. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: Christmas, detox, food, holiday eating, overeating, restless sleep, sugar, sugar craving, weight gain