UPMC has expanded its services in Chianciano Terme, Italy, to include a new Medical Exercise and Wellness Center, aimed at preventing a variety of diseases… Read more
Category: diet
Myths and Tips for Healthy Eating
We asked Thomas Hritz, dietitian manager at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, for some tips on healthy eating. To many people, taking the first step is… Read more
Teen Girls in Pittsburgh Get Less Physical Activity than the National Average
Teen girls in Pittsburgh lag far behind the expected levels of physical activity for U.S. adolescent females, according to a new analysis based on a… Read more
Pitt Public Health Nutritional Epidemiologist Selected to Serve on Federal Panel Shaping Pregnancy Diet and Health Guidelines
For the first time, federal dietary and health guidelines for Americans are being updated to include comprehensive advice for pregnant women. To shape that guidance,… Read more
Older, Wiser and Healthier: 7 Guidelines for Healthy Aging
We all know that the older we get, the more likely we are to experience health problems. These days, you can’t turn on the news… Read more