Search Results for: fear
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Childhood Fear or Phobia: How to Tell the Difference
Childhood fear or phobia: how to tell the difference. What are phobias, common childhood phobias, symptoms of phobias, diagnosis, treatment for phobias.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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How to Face Your Surgery Fears to Get the Care You Need
No one likes to hear “you need surgery,” but sometimes medicine and lifestyle changes just aren’t enough to fix the problem. It is only natural to be a little anxious when you find out you need to have surgery. Learn how to face and overcome your fear of surgery quickly to ensure you get the care you need.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Boo! How Your Brain Reacts to Fear
Learn about how your brain and body reacts to fear, and discover why your pulse quickens, adreneline increases, and hormones make you feel like superman.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
The Science Behind Causes of Procrastination
We may fall into the trap of blaming ourselves for procrastination. We may think we're at fault due to a lack of self-motivation, lazy habits, or incompetence.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Parents and Breastfeeding: How You Can Support Nursing Partners
You may not know it, but the non-breastfeeding parent is vital to your baby's breastfeeding success. Learn more about how you can help your breastfeeding partner and baby with simple support tips.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Article - 5 Minute Read
How to Treat Anxiety Naturally
Medication and therapy can help with anxiety. But making some simple lifestyle changes can also help manage this common problem. Here's what you need to know.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Lung Cancer in the LGBTQIA+ Community
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, responsible for one in five cancer deaths. However, some people have a higher risk of lung cancer than others.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Lung Cancer
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Reducing Mental Health Stigma
Once barely discussed, mental health is becoming an important topic of conversation. Keirston Parham, Lead Recovery and Peer Services Coordinator at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital and Western Behavioral Health discusses how to ask for help and how to support someone in need.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: How to Help Your Child Cope with Grief
The loss of a loved one can be devastating, especially for children. Elizabeth Schandelmeier, LCSW, APHSW-C, from UPMC Family Hospice discusses the challenges children face and ways you can help. Read The Full Podcast Transcript – This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical care or advice. Clinicians should rely…Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
