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How Does a Plant-Based Diet Benefit You?

February 13, 2020

What you eat impacts your health and wellness, and one of the best dietary changes you can make is switching to a plant-based diet. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, vegan diet
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The Connection Between Heart Health and Stress

February 27, 2019

Heart health and stress are related. Here's what you need to know to about how stress affects heart health and how you can stay healthy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: alcohol, American Heart Association, anxiety, diet, exercise, Harvard Health, Health, healthcare, heart disease, Heart Health, meditation, Men's Health, obesity, stress, womens health
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Heart Health During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

February 22, 2019

During pregnancy, it's natural to focus primarily on your growing baby, but give some thought to your heart health during pregnancy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: childbirth, gestational diabetes, heart disease, Heart Health, obesity, preeclampsia, pregnancy
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UPMC Cardio-Oncology Program Combines Heart Health and Cancer Therapy

February 20, 2019

The UPMC Center for Cardio-Oncology will proactively maintain your heart health before, during, and after cancer treatment to mitigate risks from therapy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: cancer, cancer side effects, cancer treatment, cardiovascular disease, heart disease, Heart Health, oncology, treatment side effects
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Heart Disease in Women: What You Need to Know

February 13, 2019

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. Here's what you should know about heart disease in women, and how you can protect your health. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke
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What Are Cardiovascular Clinical Trials?

January 22, 2019

Cardiovascular clinical trials advance the field of heart medicine. Here's what you need to know if you're thinking about enrolling in a heart study. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: cardiovascular, cardiovascular clinical trial, clinical trial, heart disease, heart study, NHLBI, research, risk, science
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Signs of Stroke in Women

January 9, 2019

Stroke in women is the third leading cause of death for American women. Learn more about signs and risk factors. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: American Stroke Association, contraceptives, heart disease, hormone replacement, prevention, risk, stroke, stroke center, stroke in women, UPMC, women
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Family History of Heart Disease? Here’s How to Stay Healthy

July 12, 2018

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. if you have a family history of heart disease, find out how you can stay healthy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: cardiovascular disease, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke
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Video Recipe: Quinoa and Veggie-Stuffed Peppers

May 25, 2018

Watch this video to learn how you can make a traditional stuffed pepper dish healthier! We use nutrient-dense quinoa & vegetables to stuff roasted peppers. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: healthy eating, heart disease, nutrition, recipes, vegetables, Vegetarian and Plant-Based Recipes