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A Little Goes A Long Way Fitbit - Fitbit A Little goes a long way can he change a fitness tracker of your life? Employees here at Adventist HealthCare find that these popular devices like Fitbit and Jawbone, can inspire the small changes that have a big impact over time. ...

Legal fight AIDS obscures major website - A disagreement between the members of the Board who hold the largest annual meeting of HIV / AIDS in North America led to his site Web used to go very dark in early July and confusion where the conference will take place in 2014. 20-year-old Conference...

Pump it Up! - Pump it Up! How are you physically active? You can walk, organized sport, work with a trainer, or take part in fitness classes. These options are very beneficial, but what about weight training? Also known as resistance training, this type of exercise has many health benefits....

ScienceShot: Ordering a leg that went - After 31 years Zac Vawter lost part of his leg in a motorcycle accident, a team of doctors decided to create a new type of prosthesis: one whose movements he could handle with his mind, with "flex" one foot was gone. The method...

Stop Childhood Obesity - stop childhood obesity What your children do in their free time? Are they constantly moving and participate in extracurricular activities or sports or are their eyes constantly fixed on the shelves, TV, or video games? Healthy lifestyles and habits are formed at a young...

Why lucky few can eat the contents of their heart - Boston- We all know people who seem to be born with good genes, they can smoke, never exercise, or consume large amounts of bacon, but they are apparently healthy. Now, researchers have found that people who carry a rare genetic mutation that...

Fall Into new resolutions - fall in new resolutions In the words of F. Scott Fitzgerald, "Life begins again when it gets crisp in the fall. "most people use the beginning of the new year to set resolutions but why should we wait until January to create a fresh start with healthy habits? autumn...

Painkillers May Curb Memory Loss Medical Marijuana - A plant to remember. painkillers can reduce the deterioration of the sometimes caused by marijuana memory. Bogdan / Creative Commons medical marijuana can relieve pain and nausea, but it can also cause...

FDA is taking steps to reduce antibiotics in livestock - There are many culprits in the growing problem of microbial resistance to antibiotics that makes these precious drugs advocates ineffective public health but often link to agriculture. Farmers give more than 70% of the antibiotics used in the...

Take care of your Pearly Whites - Take care of your Pearly Whites Now that Halloween is over and you are left with more candy that you can the handle, it is important to brush on that smile - word game. Having good oral hygiene can have positive effects on your health and wellbeing. Read on to...

Vacation savings - Holiday Savings The holiday season is a time of celebration and joy, but also can be a source of financial stress. Holiday meal, entertaining and gifts all have the potential to put us in a large amount of debt that can put a damper on our holiday fun. Let us remember to spend...

Muscle Molecule Spurs fat cells to Slim Down - Good workout. A new study helps explain the link between exercise and weight loss. Maridav / iStockphoto / Thinkstock Just in time for all the resolutions of those New Year to exercise more, scientists have a...

Your heart is ready for Snowy Weather? - Your heart is ready for Snowy Weather? As our region is hunkering down for the 2016 storm, it is important to think about how this snowstorm could affect your heart. "colder temperatures combined with physical activity of shoveling snow is a recipe for...

Human health - What is a biometric screening WRITING: UPMC July 24th, 2016 Health and wellness men's health, women's health biometric screenings provide vital health information to employers and insurance companies. Learn more about what you can expect in your selection....

Black Death left a mark on the human genome - Celebrating differences. migration of the Gypsies in India 1000 years ago ( see map ) set the stage for a revealing study of how diseases can influence the genome ( Top) Corbis. (Bottom) Mr. Netea AND al./Proceedings...

- Send A Smile Send A Smile How do you measure success? Does the size of your home or your salary? Is the number of friends in your network? Here's a new idea: try to measure your success with the amount of smiles you inspire 14th to 20th February is Random Acts of Kindness Week !. This festival...

Recovering at home after your heart surgery - Your heart surgery is complete, and you are finally able to go home. You spent some time recovering in the hospital, but you must continue to take care of yourself at home. It can be a bit of an adjustment to go from your usual routine to adjust your...

Do vaccines against flu Cause flowing Noses? - blues flu vaccines. A new study says that live vaccines against influenza may increase susceptibility to these bacterial infections. US Navy influenza vaccines save millions of lives worldwide each year, but...

How Safe is your sandwich? - How Safe is your sandwich? fear Recent reports about contaminated food instilled in the hearts and stomachs of Chipotle Mexican Grill eaters. Although it can get to be very careful of eating out during an outbreak of E. coli, there are additional ways to prevent food...

What is Atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries? - Atherosclerosis, also called hardening of the arteries or artereosclerosis, is a common medical condition that can increase your risk of heart disease. getting to know your risks and understand how to make healthy choices for your heart,...

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The ABCs of speech and hearing development - The ABCs of speech and hearing development New parents are still excited for the first word of their baby. While babies usually start to say their first words around 12 months, everyone develops a little differently. Speech comes easily for some babies;...

BodyChangers - BodyChangers UPMC is a management program and weight loss support that helps members achieve their weight loss goals and maintain a healthy lifestyle through a range of exercise classes, education and support groups, and group outings. Based at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, UPMC BodyChangers...

ScienceShot: new stem cells with a genetic match for adults - YG Chung et al., Cell Stem Cell (2014) replacement tissues which prevents rejection by the immune system of a patient is a step closer to the clinic, the researchers created human embryonic stem cells...

Healthy Eats Spring - Healthy Eats Spring Eat fresh, healthy, and to be respectful of the environment are not always easy to do, in particular on a budget. Be warned supermarket and buy seasonal products are smart ways to save green in your wallet and your planet! Use these tips to make this season...

The bread is not the enemy! - The bread is not the enemy! Regardless muffin, bagel or pizza crust, bread instills fear in the hearts of dieters everywhere. The bread is sometimes known as the culprit for unwanted weight gain, but is he really doing the damage we believe? The answer is both yes...

4 Heart-Healthy holiday drinks to enjoy - We all look forward to delight and drink the holiday season, but the extra calories may curb the festive food and drinks. Creating substitutions and new choices to enjoy your favorite winter drinks will ensure you stay heart healthy and look good in your...

Drug could protect against exposure to radiation - radiation recovery. drugs could one day help save the lives of those who were exposed to high levels of radiation, as in the case of a nuclear accident. Kimimasa Mayama / Reuters He can not work against Godzilla,...

"Life is a Climb" - Miley Cyrus - "Life is a climb" - Miley Cyrus Whether you choose to hike, bike or dance your way through the woods, safety is the key! Hiking is a form of exercise that many people are involved in on a daily basis. It allows an engaging with nature, climb mountains, walk through...

Use your head to stop a stroke - Myths about shots are many. Among the most popular - and perhaps one of the most dangerous -. Is that stroke is something that happens only to the elderly In fact, a recent report from the American Stroke Association showed a sharp increase in...

Brain Training Toddlers raise Out of Poverty - Jump-start success. [1945015travailleursdelasanté] community help poor parents use toys and home conversations to boost the income of their children 20 years later. Paul Gertler / UC Berkeley It is a sad fact...