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Cholesterol and Sugar: Is Something Sweet Turning Your Cholesterol Sour?

June 20, 2018

We all know added sugar is bad for you, but what's the link between your cholesterol and sugar? Learn how to keep your cholesterol levels healthy. Read More

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition

Tagged with: cholesterol, Heart Health, nutrition, sugar

Article - 2 Minute Read

What Is Myocarditis? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

June 8, 2018

What is myocarditis? It's inflammation that can affect the heart's electrical system. Find out how it can be treated at UPMC. Read More

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: Heart Health, heart inflammation, inflammation, Lyme disease, myocarditis, viral myocarditis

Video Recipe

Recipe Video: Healthy No-Bake Truffle Cookies

May 15, 2018

Need something to satisfy your sweet tooth? Learn how to make these healthy no-bake cookies from UPMC HealthBeat. Watch the video for more. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

Tagged with: Healthy Dessert Recipes, healthy eating, healthy recipes, Heart Health, nutrition, recipe, recipes, video

Article - 3 Minute Read

3 Heart-Healthy Recipe Ideas You’ll Love

February 27, 2018

Do you want to make a change to your diet? Use these three heart-healthy recipes to kick-start your meal planning. Learn more about heart health at UPMC. Read More

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition

Tagged with: Heart Health, heart healthy recipes, Heart-Healthy Recipes, recipes

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What Foods Contain Healthy Fats? 6 Options to Try

February 26, 2018

In order to make your diet more heart healthy, you need to eat more healthy fats. Find out which foods are healthy fats — your heart will thank you. Read More

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition

Tagged with: healthy fats, Heart Health, nutrition

Video

Watch: Iceburgh’s Heart-Healthy Lunch

February 24, 2018

Let’s check out what type of heart-healthy lunch Iceburgh is carrying in his Pittsburgh Penguins® lunchbox. Watch the video for more. Watch Now

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition

Tagged with: check your heart, Healthy Living, Heart Health, Iceburgh, nutrition, Pittsburgh Penguins, video

Article - 2 Minute Read

5 Myths About Red Wine and Heart Health

February 22, 2018

Is red wine actually good for your heart? Test your knowledge with these red wine myths and facts. Read More

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition

Tagged with: alcohol, Heart Health, nutrition, red wine

Quiz

Quiz: Do You Know Your Heart Health Facts? Find Out

February 20, 2018

Knowing the basics of heart health is one of the first steps to keeping your ticker healthy. Take this quiz to test your heart knowledge. Start Quiz

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: cardiovascular health, Healthy Living, Heart Health, Quiz

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Is This an Anxiety Attack or Heart Attack? How to Know

February 16, 2018

People experiencing anxiety and chest pain often fear a cardiac event. Here's how to know whether you're dealing with an anxiety attack or heart attack. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: anxiety, anxiety and chest pain, anxiety attack, anxiety attack or heart attack, anxiety feels like heart attack, cardiac event, cardiac events, chest pain, depression, heart attack, heart attack risk factors, heart disease, Heart Health, mental health, mood disorder, mood disorders, panic attack, panic disorder, risk factors, stress