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  UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Meditation and Medicine

  December 19, 2022

  There is growing evidence of the benefits of meditation, especially when it comes to treating certain medical conditions. Carol Greco, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, discusses the meditation research underway at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh, and how it could change medicine.Listen Now

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  Can Meditation and Mental Wellness Improve Your Performance in Sports?

  September 22, 2022

  Like physical training, meditation and mental wellness training can be important in sports performance. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

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  UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Mindfulness and Meditation for Beginners

  June 6, 2022

  Carol Greco, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine shares the benefits of mindfulness & meditation.Listen Now

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  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast

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  A Beginner’s Guide to Mindfulness Meditation

  March 7, 2023

  Mindfulness allows you to focus on yourself and what you're thinking, sensing, and feeling around you. Ready to try? Download our guide.Learn More

  Categorized as: Mental Health

  Tagged with: New Year - Living and Wellness

  

• Article - 1 Minute Read

  Meditation for Children: Can It Help Reduce Anxiety?

  March 8, 2021

  Meditation works by teaching you how to refocus your mind to take attention away from the things that worry you. Regular meditation can help kids learn how to calm themselves down and make them less likely to feel anxiety.Read More

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  How Mindfulness Meditation Can Improve Your Health

  December 20, 2023

  Meditation offers many health benefits and helps train your mind and body to relax in stressful situations. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine

  Categorized as: Family Health

  Tagged with: anxiety, anxiety management, integrative medicine, meditation, mental health, mindfulness, stress

  

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  Mindfulness Meditation: A Guided Practice (Video)

  September 10, 2015

  Meditation can relieve stress, anxiety, and pain associated with cancer and chronic illnesses. Try a quick guided practice, even at the office.Learn More

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: alternative medicine, anxiety, meditation, stress management

  

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  Yoga Meditation: Helping Cancer Patients Manage Side Effects

  September 25, 2014

  Discover how yoga and meditation can help ease symptoms experienced by cancer patients, including anxiety and chronic pain. Discover the benefits of yoga.Learn More

  Categorized as: Cancer Care

  Tagged with: American Cancer Society, anxiety, blood cortisol levels, cancer, conventional cancer treatment, Healthy Body Peaceful Soul, high blood pressure, integrative oncology, Joni Sturgill, meditation, PTSD, UPMC CancerCenter, yoga

  

• Article - 5 Minute Read

  Menopause and Weight Gain: Understanding the Connection

  April 19, 2024

  Many women gain weight — especially belly fat — during menopause. Here's why it happens, and practical steps you can take to stay healthy during menopause.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

  Tagged with: Discovery