Wellness

Wellness

UPMC Health Plan: Minute Tip—Cancer Prevention

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The Gift of a Good Death – When the Heart is Unconquerable

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By Michele Howe Four and a half years ago we received the news that my father-in-law was dying of esophageal ...

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Get Ready to Schedule Your Annual Wellness Visit to Stay Healthy

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Your Health Matters By Dr. Judith Black, medical director for Senior Markets at Highmark Inc. Most adults know the importance ...

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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation—Adding Tomorrows

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Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive systems of approximately 30,000 children and adults ...

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“O” Positive or Not

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By Michele Howe Last month I gave blood for the first time in a long time. It had been such ...

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Electrical Stimulation Could Zap the Need for Post-Surgical Physical Therapy

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For Patricia Brooks, the tingling of electrical current running through her leg was preferable to the sting of physical therapy ...

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Sports Related Eye Injuries Affect Thousands Each Year

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From professional athletes to recreational leagues and young children enjoying their first season of t-ball, sports offer a fun way ...

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Diet Can Lower Blood Pressure as much as Taking Medication

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Many people eat their way to high blood pressure (hypertension). It’s also possible to eat your way out of it, ...

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Doctor, Why Are You Hurting Me?

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Dr. Steven G. Goldberg, DDS, FADFE The very thought of going to the dentist sends chills up the spine for ...

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Less sitting, more exercising leads to more sleeping, survey says

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Great article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette today. Here’s an excerpt: Exercise may not be too stimulating before sleep — it ...