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    Understanding A Mood/Anxiety Concussion

    February 28, 2018

    If you suffer a mood/anxiety concussion, excessive worrying may seem to take over your life. Learn more about this type of concussion with our infographic. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: anxiety, concussion, concussion symptoms, concussion treatment, infographic, mood, sleep, worry

    The link between sleep and depression
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    What Are Vestibular Concussions

    October 24, 2017

    Learn about the causes, triggers, and treatment options of vestibular concussions — which affect balance and spatial orientation — from the experts at UPMC. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: concussion, concussion facts, concussion recovery, concussion treatment, concussion triggers, infographic, recovery, therapy, treatment, UPMC, UPMC Center for Sports Medicine, vestibular, vestibular physical therapy, vestibular therapy

  • Artículo - 2 Minute Read

    Are Concussions Common in Volleyball?

    October 5, 2017

    Despite being a non-contact sport, volleyball players are susceptible to concussions. Learn some ways to stay safe during volleyball season from UPMC. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: athlete, Concussion Athlete, concussion prevention, concussion sports, infographic, safety, sports, sports concussion, sports injury, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program, Volleyball

    Volleyball Match
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    The Importance of Neck Strength

    September 20, 2017

    Learn why strengthening the neck muscles is part of any concussion rehabilitation plan at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. Read More

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    Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

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    How to Stop Mosquito Bites: Tips and Tricks

    July 1, 2016

    Protecting yourself from mosquito bites can help you avoid dangerous mosquito-borne illness. Prevent bug bites with these simple tips. Learn More

    Categorized as: Family Health, Safety

    Tagged with: bug bites, illness prevention, infographic, mosquitos, outdoor safety, summer safety tips

    These mosquito-bite prevention tips can help keep you itch-free
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    How to Prevent Common Golf Injuries

    June 21, 2016

    These common golf injuries could strike the next time you hit the links. Learn how you can stay healthy--and stay in the game. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: athletics, golf, infographic, injury prevention, sports injury, sports medicine

    Find out more about these common golf injuries
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    7 Gluten-Free Flour Alternatives

    June 11, 2016

    Navigating the kitchen with Celiac's can be quite a challenge, so we broke down seven gluten-free alternatives to make it easier! Read More

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    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: celiac, Celiac diease, Celiac Disease Center at UPMC, gluten, gluten intolerance, gluten-free, gluten-free diet, gluten-free foods, infographic

    Learn about these gluten alternatives
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    Facts About Concussion and Depression

    April 4, 2016

    Learn about the overlap between depression symptoms and concussion symptoms from the UPMC Concussion Medicine Concussion Program. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: concussion, depression, infographic, symptoms

    Link between concussion and depression
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    The Facts About Concussions and Young Children

    March 21, 2016

    In toddlers and young children who don???t have the verbal skills of an adult, information to diagnose a concussion can be difficult to obtain. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: children, concussion, infographic, symptoms

    Learn more about children's specialty care centers
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