Search Results for: mindfulness
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Heart Disease in the LGBTQIA+ Community
The LGBTQ population has a higher risk of heart disease than the general population, but there are ways to reduce that risk.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Living With Social Anxiety as an LGBTQIA+ Person
LGBTQIA+ people experience social anxiety disorder at higher rates than other groups of people. Learn what it is and how to combat it.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Meditation and Medicine
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
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Smart Eating Strategies for the Holidays
The holidays are filled with lots of food and drink but there are ways you can enjoy yourself without packing on extra pounds. Learn more.Listen Now
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Cold Sweats: Is it the Cold or Flu?
Breaking out in a cold sweat can feel weird. What exactly do cold sweats mean? And what should you know about how to treat cold sweats if you ever have them.Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
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Why Mental Health Is Important for Athletes
The demands of performing may put athletes, especially student-athletes, at risk of mental health burdens like depression. Find out how to address those issues.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health, Sports Medicine
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Can Meditation and Mental Wellness Improve Your Performance in Sports?
Like physical training, meditation and mental wellness training can be important in sports performance. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Foods That Fight Cancer
Can what you eat make an impact in dealing with cancer? Lifestyle Dietitian, Angela Zaccagnini, MS, RD from The Wellness and Integrative Oncology Program at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center shares insights from the Cooking for Cancer and Chronic Disease program.Listen Now
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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How Anxiety Can Affect Sports Performance and How to Combat It
Sports performance anxiety can impact anywhere between 30 percent to 60 percent of athletes. Learn how to combat it.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine