Phipps Blog
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Food in the News: Finding Healthy Food Options at Restaurants
To increase awareness of children’s health and wellness topics, Phipps' Let’s Move Pittsburgh program presents Food in the News, a column on local, state and national health policies and nutrition related updates...
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Enter the Healthy Halloween Photo Contest for a Chance to Win a Phipps Family Membership
The 5-2-1-0 campaign reminds us to stay healthy by eating 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables, limiting recreational screen time to 2 hours or less, being active for 1 hour or more and drinking 0...
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Meet a Scientist: Dr. Rika Carlsen
This month's Meet a Scientist this Saturday, Oct. 21, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. in the Tropical Forest. Come meet Dr. Rika Carlsen, assistant professor at Robert Morris University, and learn about her work to understand...
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#bioPGH Blog: Circadian Rhythms
Since circadian rhythms have been making the news lately with the Nobel announcements, let’s look a little closer at what a circadian rhythm really is.
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This Week at Phipps: Oct. 16 – 22
There's always something new to see and do at Phipps! This weekly blog post provides a run-down of the latest happenings so you can plan your visit. Events listed below require no advance registration unless noted...
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Ask Ginger: Navigating Lactose Intolerance
You've got questions ... we’ve got answers! Email your queries about healthy foods, physical activity and screen time for kids and Ginger will answer them here on the Phipps blog. Q: I just found out...