Search Results for: Screenings
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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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Genetics and Cancer: Why You Should Know Your Risk
Having a family history of cancer may increase your risk of developing the disease. Cancer genetics programs may help identify how much of a risk you have.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care
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Leg Pain Could Warn of Vascular Problems
Leg pain while walking or climbing stairs may be a sign of a serious condition known as peripheral arterial disease, or PAD. Learn about PAD screenings.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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Make Your New Year’s Resolutions to Prevent Cancer
Looking for a New Year's resolution? A popular one is to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Here are five resolutions that can help prevent cancer.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness
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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
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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Caring for Your Heart – Why Regular Checkups Are Important
Making time to have an annual heart exam is crucial for living a healthy life. Learn how health screenings can help prevent serious heart conditions.Learn More
Categorized as: Family Health, Heart and Vascular Health
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What Is Prediabetes?
Learn more about diabetes and prediabetes, including information on the different tests used to diagnose the different types of diabetes.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Breast Self-Awareness: What Women Should Know
Statistics show that one in eight women can expect to be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Know the symptoms.Learn More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Women's Health
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Heart and Vascular Institute
Learn more about how you can keep your heart healthy and strong by browsing our library of blog posts on UPMC HealthBeat.Read More