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Tips for Your Heart-Healthy Diet
A diet full of heart healthy foods can help lower your risk of heart disease. Learn which types of fruits, vegetables, meats, and grains are best for you. Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition
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What Is a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)?
Learn about a ventricular assist device (VAD), also known as an artificial heart. Find out how these devices can help people with heart failure. Watch Now
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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E-cigarettes & Heart Health
Learn about how the nicotine in e-cigarettes affects your heart. Discover your added risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease, and find out how to quit. Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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5 Tips to Keep in Mind When Choosing a Gym
Check out this blog post for a few easy tips to help you when choosing a gym. Learn what kind of fitness center might be best for you, based on your goals. Read More
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Get to Know your Brain Stem
Learn more about one of the most primitive areas of your brain – the brain stem. Discover all of the aspects of your body influenced by the brain stem. Read More
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Heart Screenings Can Save Your Life
Learn about how heart screenings can provide life-saving information about your health, and where to get a heart screening. Read More
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How Laughing Can Benefit Your Heart
Sometimes laughter is the best medicine. Learn how laughter can impact your heart and overall health in a positive way during this holiday season. Read More
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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
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Common Causes of Dizziness and How to Avoid It
Learn more about the common causes of dizziness and how you can avoid feeling dizzy or light-headed from the experts at UPMC. Read More
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