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    7 Tips for Staying Healthy on Long Flights

    March 23, 2017

    From plane-hopping pathogens to jet lag, travelers confront a wide array of health risks while flying. Stay healthy with these tips. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: disease prevention, Healthy Living, Immunity, infectious disease, travel

    Learn more about how to stay healthy during a long flight
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    Healthy Eating for the Big Game: Recipes and Tips

    February 2, 2017

    Avoid the guilt — and the extra calories — with our healthy snack suggestions and low-calorie appetizer substitutes. Learn More

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: Healthy Living, healthy recipes, Nutrition, recipes, snacks

    There are healthier snacks you can choose for the Big Game!
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    Exercise and Bariatric Surgery: Your Road to Recovery

    January 12, 2017

    Exercise is an important part of your life after bariatric surgery. Learn more about what you can do to stay active and safe after weight loss surgery. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Bariatric Services

    Categorized as: Fitness

    Tagged with: bariatric surgery, exercise, fitness, Healthy Living, life after weight loss surgery, weight loss, weight loss surgery

    exercise after bariatric surgery
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    Everyday Ways to Help Your Heart

    July 15, 2016

    You might be surprised to learn how simple, everyday choices can make a big difference when it comes to you heart health. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: Healthy Living, heart disease, Heart Health

    Learn simple ways to improve your heart health
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    Swap out the Junk Food with These Healthy Game-Day Recipes

    February 6, 2016

    Game day often surrounds us with pizza, beer, and more wings than we can count. Check out our infographic for healthy swaps during the big game! Learn More

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: healthy alternatives, healthy eating, healthy eating habits, healthy food, healthy food choices, Healthy Living, infographic

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    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
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    Gardening for Your Health: Fruit and Vegetable Powerhouses

    August 25, 2014

    Discover five fruits and vegetables that can be beneficial to your health and how they can make a difference in your diet. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: American Institute for Cancer Research, disease prevention, gardening, Healthy Living, Nutrition, phytochemicals, Recipes from the Garden, USDA

    Gardening for Your Health: Fruit and Vegetable Powerhouses
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    Healthy Green Smoothies for St. Patrick’s Day

    March 16, 2014

    Are green smoothies better for you? Learn about healthy alternatives to the typical St. Patrick's Day smoothie. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: fruit, Green Smoothies, healthy eating, Healthy Living, leafy greens, recipe, shamrock shake, St. Patrick's Day, Vicki March MD, World Health Organization

    shake it up
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