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    School Is in, Sleeping Late Is out: What to Do?

    August 9, 2019

    As kids head back to school, learn how can you get your children to readjust to sleeping early on school nights. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: Pinnacle Health, summer

    tips to getting your kids to sleep
  • Artículo - 4 Minute Read

    High Heat? Check the Backseat!

    June 24, 2019

    Temperatures may be cool outside, yet the heat inside a closed car can climb quickly. Take these steps to prevent a heat-related tragedy. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: Pinnacle Health, summer

    high heat, check the backseat
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    Healthy Summer BBQ Recipes

    June 13, 2016

    Summertime … the season of picnics, vacations, fireflies, flip flops, and gardens bursting with zucchini. Get recipes for your next BBQ. Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: diabetes, Pinnacle Health, summer

    delicious summer vegetable recipes
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    The Lessons from Lyme: Shelley’s Story

    May 19, 2016

    Lyme disease is something that most of us probably don’t think much about until it affects us or someone we know. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: Bell's Palsy, Lyme disease, Pinnacle Health, summer

    Shelley today lyme
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    Heat Stroke vs. Heat Exhaustion: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

    August 15, 2014

    Recognize the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke along with causes and treatment to prevent both conditions in hot temperatures. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Safety

    Tagged with: classic heat exhaustion, classic heat stroke, exertional heat exhaustion, exertional heat stroke, hallucinations, heat exhaustion, Heat stroke, overexertion, prevention, summer

    heat stroke heat exhaustion
  • Artículo - 40 Second Read

    Safe or Out: What to Eat at the Ballpark (Infographic)

    August 8, 2014

    Next time you're at a baseball game, don't let stadium food knock your diet off track. Discover which foods are safe and which are out. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Family Health, Nutrition

    Tagged with: baseball, beer, burger, diet, healthy eating, hot dogs, snacks, soda, summer

    baseball
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    Bloating Foods to Avoid Before Going to the Beach

    July 23, 2014

    Find a list of bloating foods that you should avoid if you plan to spend time at the beach or by the pool this summer. Discover some healthy alternatives. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: alcohol, apples, beach, bloating, carbonated beverages, Dairy, gum, salt, smoothies, summer, tea, travel, vacation

    woman on beach with fruit
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    Breastfeeding Tips for Summer Travel

    July 21, 2014

    Traveling while breastfeeding can be stressful. Check out these tips to help keep your baby happy while traveling this summer. Learn More

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: baby, breastfeeding, bugs, heat, hydration, Lactation, Lactation Center at Magee, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, smoothie, summer, sunscreen, travel

    breastfeeding tips summer travel
  • Artículo - 2 Minute Read

    Hot Spots: Top Places to Get Heat Stroke

    July 20, 2014

    In the summer, your body is more vulnerable to heat stroke, especially if you are spending the day outside. Learn about the top places to get heat stroke. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Safety

    Tagged with: amusement parks, beach, dehydration, Florida, golf, Heat stroke, Orlando, overheating, summer, sweat, travel, United States, Universal Studios, UPMC Urgent Care Center

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