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Satisfy Your Cravings With These Healthy French Fry Alternatives

July 11, 2014

Learn how French fries can negatively affect your health, and find five healthy alternatives to French fries. Try them out today! Read More

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Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: crispy green beans, diabetes, french fries, healthy alternatives, Healthy Snacks, heart disease, kale chips, obesity, sweet potato fries, Vitamin A, zucchini

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NCAA Athlete Isaiah Austin Dreams Despite Marfan Syndrome Diagnosis

July 2, 2014

College athlete Isaiah Austin was bound for the NBA before a diagnosis of Marfan syndrome put him on the sidelines. Read More

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: 2014 NBA Draft, Adam Silver, advocacy, aneurysm, aorta, aortic dissection, awareness, beta blockers, college basketball, connective tissue, detached retina, Dream Again, Forbes, genetic disorder, heart, heart disease, Isaiah Austin, Marfan Foundation, Marfan Syndrome, NBA Commissioner, NCAA, spontaneous mutation

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Exercise This Summer by Running or Cycling

June 10, 2014

Learn more about how running and cycling can keep your health where it needs to be and more information about the UPMC BodyChangers DriAthlon. Read More

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Categorized as: Fitness

Tagged with: Active.com, cycling, exercise, heart disease, running

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What Is Pulmonary Hypertension?

April 1, 2014

Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the lung's blood vessels. Learn more about pulmonary hypertension symptoms and treatment options. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: chest pain, cough, fatigue, heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure, Lightheadedness, lung diseases, pulmonary embolism, Pulmonary hypertension, shortness of breath

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What to Expect When You Get an EKG

March 26, 2014

An EKG or electrocardiogram measures the electrical activity in your heart. Learn about the test, what it measures, and steps to take after your test. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: chest pain, coronary artery disease, diagnostic exam, EKG, electrocardiogram, heart disease, Heart Health

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How to Survive a Heart Attack While You are Alone

February 28, 2014

Learn the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and some actions you can take if you suffer a heart attack while you are alone. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: aspirin, chest pain, dizziness, heart attack, heart attack symptoms, heart disease, nausea, relax, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute

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4 Tips to Help Control Heart Disease with Your Diet

February 10, 2014

Read these useful tips to help control heart disease by making smarter, heart-healthy decisions with your diet. Read More

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition

Tagged with: heart attack, heart disease, heart-healthy diet

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5 Tips for a Healthy Heart

February 8, 2014

Heart disease is a leading cause of death for men and women. Learn about ways to keep a healthy heart through diet, exercise, and more. Read More

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: blood pressure, diet, exercise, Health, heart, heart attack, heart disease, heart failure, quit smoking, risk, stress

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10 Ways to Reduce Heart Disease Risk

February 1, 2014

Learn more about ways to reduce your risk of developing heart disease with these simple tips you can add into your daily routine. Read More

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: blood pressure, cholesterol, exercise, heart, heart attacks, heart disease, smoking