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Infographic: Calories in Your Favorite Winter Drinks

December 23, 2014

Discover the calories in your favorite winter drinks so you can make better decisions this holiday season. View Infographic

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: calories, Christmas, eggnog, infographic, peppermint, winter
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Holiday Safety Tips: Preventing Burns and Fires

December 21, 2014

Are you keeping your Christmas tree well-watered to prevent an unexpected house fire? Learn about holiday burn and fire safety from the experts at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: 911, burn safety, chemical fire extinguisher, Christmas, fire, flame burns, hot food, hot oil, house fire, Jenny Ziembicki, scald burns, UPMC Mercy Burn Center, winter
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Winter Workout Tips: How to Exercise Outdoors Safely

December 11, 2014

Discover workout clothing tips from experts to help you stay safe and comfortable while getting fit this winter. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Safety, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: exercise, infographic, running, walking, winter
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Prep Your Car for Snow: Get the Necessities

November 28, 2014

Learn more about what to keep in your car during the winter season to help stay safe. Review our infographic for a checklist of items for an emergency kit. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: cell phone charger, first aid kit, ice, jumper cables, non-perishable food, shoveling, snow, urgent care, winter, winter car safety, winter driving, winter emergency car kit
Artículo - 3 Minute Read

Why Do We Eat Chicken Noodle Soup When We Are Sick?

February 15, 2014

Learn more about how eating chicken noodle soup when you are under the weather can help fight a cold. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: chicken noodle soup, cold, immune system, sick, vitamins, winter
Artículo - 1 Minute Read

Be Happy and Healthy This Winter

January 16, 2014

Find useful tips for staying happy and healthy this winter from UPMC HealthBeat. Learn how to keep your skin healthy, avoid the flu, and stay in shape. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC HealthPlan
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cold, cold weather, flu, flu season, flu shot, fresh fruits, hand washing, immune system, nasal spray vaccine, winter
Artículo - 1 Minute Read

4 Heart-Healthy Holiday Beverages to Enjoy

December 23, 2013

Check out healthy alternatives for traditional holiday drinks to help you stay on track during the holidays, and cut calories without sacrificing flavor. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: apple cider, apple juice, autumn, Christmas, cinnamon sticks, cloves, cocktails, cranberries, eggnog, healthy recipes, heart healthy, holiday season, hot chocolate, low-fat, mini-marshmallows, nutmeg, recipe, skim milk, sugar-free, Thanksgiving, winter, winter beverage
Artículo - 58 Second Read

4 W’s of Winter Skin Care

December 22, 2013

Concerned about dry skin this winter? View our "4 W's of Skin Care" photo gallery for tips to keep your skin healthy during the colder months of the year. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Skin Care
Tagged with: broad-spectrum, fruits, lean proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, regular exercise, skin care, SPF 15, sunscreen, vegetables, water, whole grains, winter
Artículo - 1 Minute Read

Breezing Through the Holidays Gluten-Free

December 17, 2013

Read tips from the Celiac Disease Center at UPMC to help you make it through the holidays on your gluten-free diet. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: autumn, barley, bread, celiac disease, Celiac Disease Center at UPMC, cereal, Christmas, crackers, fish, fruits, gluten intolerance, gluten-free products, gluten-free stuffing, holidays, immune system, malabsorption of nutrients, Marc Schwartz MD, meat, pasta, rye, seafood, Thanksgiving, vegetables, wheat, winter