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Using a Heart Rate Monitor: Training Tips, FAQs, and Suggestions

November 5, 2014

Learn more about how heart rate monitors offer active people of all fitness levels a helpful resource to track and improve their performance. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Aaron Mares MD, beats per minute, bpm, cardio, fitness, heart rate, heart rate monitor, workout
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What Kind of Exercise is Best for Your Heart?

November 4, 2014

Your heart needs exercise to stay strong and healthy. Discover aerobic exercises that get the heart pumping and benefit your cardiovascular system. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Fitness, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: aerobics, cardio, cardiovascular health, chest pain, dizziness, exercise, HDL cholesterol, heart, heart disease, Heart Health, high blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, stroke
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Five Tips for Coping with PMS Cravings

November 3, 2014

Do you crave chocolaty treats and salty snacks before your period? Find out how you can curb those PMS cravings. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition, Women's Health
Tagged with: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, fatigue, food cravings, grain products, intense food cravings, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, PMS, potato chips, premenstrual syndrome
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4 Fish Oil Facts to Help Ease Joint Pain

November 2, 2014

Fish oil is a popular alternative for joint pain relief. Check out these 4 fish oil facts to learn about the link between the supplement and joint pain. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Nutrition, Orthopaedics
Tagged with: anchovies, decoxahexaeonic acid, DHA, Eicosapentatonic acid, EPA, fish oil, fish oil facts, fresh water fish, joint pain, Natural chemicals, omega-3 fatty acids, omega-3s, salmon, sardines, shad, smelt
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Infographic: The Dangers of E-cigarette

November 1, 2014

E-cigarettes may be becoming more popular, but their dangers are just beginning. Discover how the recent trend is leading to nicotine toxicity. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Pittsburgh Poison Center
Categorized as: Family Health, Safety
Tagged with: Pittsburgh, smoking, toxic

Using a Heart Rate Monitor: Training Tips, FAQs, and Suggestions

Using a Heart Rate Monitor: Training Tips, FAQs, and Suggestions

What Kind of Exercise is Best for Your Heart?

Five Tips for Coping with PMS Cravings

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4 Fish Oil Facts to Help Ease Joint Pain

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