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  • Article - 6 Minute Read

    An Overview of Healthy Cooking Oils and How to Use Them

    August 12, 2019

    Find out which healthy cooking oils you should be stocking in your pantry, plus discover the worst cooking oils for your health. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Nutrition Services

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: AskADietitian@upmc.edu, Avocado oil, best cooking oils, coconut oil, Cooking oils, FDA, healthy cooking oils, Heart Health, Mediterranean diet, Nutrition, oil, olive oil, stroke, United States

    Cooking
  • Article - 4 Minute Read

    Sleep Apnea and Heart Health: Is There a Connection?

    August 5, 2019

    Read about the connection between sleep apnea and heart health, and discover treatment options for the common sleep disorder. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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

    Tagged with: Heart Health, sleep apnea

    woman sleep
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Everything You Need to Know About Heart Rate Zones

    July 24, 2019

    Learn about heart rate zones and how to track your heart rate to ensure you're getting the most out of your workout routine. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: American Heart Association, Heart Health, heart rate zone, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute

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  • Article - 5 Minute Read

    10 Yoga Poses for Heart Health

    March 20, 2019

    These 10 yoga poses for heart health can help boost flexibility, increase muscle strength, relieve stress, and improve sleep. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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

    Tagged with: cardiovascular health, flexibility, Heart Health, relaxation, sleep, yoga, yoga poses, yoga positions

    Yoga and Health
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    How Sugar Affects the Heart

    February 28, 2019

    A 2014 study showed that a diet high in sugar puts you at a greater risk of dying from heart disease, even if you aren’t overweight. If at least 25% of calories in your daily diet come from added sugar, you are twice as likely to die of heart disease than if your diet included less than 10% of total calories from added sugar. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

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

    Tagged with: heart, Heart Health

    Black American Man
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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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  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    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

    Pregnancy and heart health
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    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

    UPMC Cardio-Oncology
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    What is A Widowmaker Heart Attack?

    February 18, 2019

    Some heart attacks are particularly deadly. One such heart attach is the widowmaker. Find out what it is and the risk factors. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

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

    Tagged with: heart attack, Heart Health

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