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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
Article - 3 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
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
Article - 2 Minute Read

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
Article - 2 Minute Read

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
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
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
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