Search Results for: dreams

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  Do Our Dreams Have Meaning?

  March 16, 2016

  We don't really know why we have dreams or their purpose, but scientists hold many theories. Learn more about why dreams happen and what they might mean.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

  Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: brain activity, cerebral cortex, dreaming, dreams, lucid dream, parts of the brain, rapid eye movement

  

• Article - 3 Minute Read

  NCAA Athlete Isaiah Austin Dreams Despite Marfan Syndrome Diagnosis

  July 2, 2014

  College athlete Isaiah Austin was bound for the NBA before a diagnosis of Marfan syndrome put him on the sidelines.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: 2014 NBA Draft, Adam Silver, advocacy, aneurysm, aorta, aortic dissection, awareness, beta blockers, college basketball, connective tissue, detached retina, Dream Again, Forbes, genetic disorder, heart, heart disease, Isaiah Austin, Marfan Foundation, Marfan Syndrome, NBA Commissioner, NCAA, spontaneous mutation

  

• Article - 5 Minute Read

  REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment

  December 18, 2023

  REM sleep behavior disorder is a rare but serious sleep problem. Many people who have it go on to develop Parkinson's disease. Here's what you need to know.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sleep Health

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

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• Article - 5 Minute Read

  Why are People Taping Their Mouth Shut at Night? Is Mouth Taping Safe?

  November 16, 2023

  Mouth taping for better sleep is a viral trend — but is is safe? Here's what you need to know about this fad, and the best ways to get a good night's sleep.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sleep Health

  Tagged with: Discovery, PCP

  

• Article - 6 Minute Read

  Sarah’s Story: How the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program Changed the Life of an Oscar-Winning Writer and Director

  February 4, 2024

  Learn how Oscar winning screenwriting-director Sarah Polley made a full recovery from crippling concussion symptoms after receiving care at the UPMC.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: Affinity

  

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  UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: The Importance of Medical Play for Hospitalized Children

  September 18, 2023

  Being in the hospital can be frightening and stressful for a child, but medical play can make a real difference in their experience.Listen Now

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Children's Mental Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast

  Tagged with: Affinity

  

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  John’s Story: Running a Marathon After Meniscus Surgery

  February 8, 2023

  John's torn meniscus threatened to derail his marathon plans so he turned to the experts at UPMC Sports Medicine.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: Affinity, Provider

  

• Article - 5 Minute Read

  Is Snoring Bad for Your Health?

  January 3, 2023

  If you snore regularly, you may wonder if it's bad for your health. Learn more about what causes snoring and how to stop snoring.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sleep Health

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

• Article - 4 Minute Read

  Lifesaving Medicine When Life Turns on a Dime

  October 17, 2022

  Ben Garverick remembers virtually nothing about what happened to him on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. But it's something his mother Joy — a critical care nurse — will never forget.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health

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