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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

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    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

    Learn more about the basic symptoms of the six different types of concussion.
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    How Meditation Helps Your Health

    October 15, 2016

    Meditation offers many health benefits and helps train your mind and body to relax in stressful situations. Learn more. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Center for Integrative Medicine

    Categorized as: Family Health

    Tagged with: anxiety, anxiety management, integrative medicine, meditation, mental health, mindfulness, stress

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    Namaste: Yoga and Heart Health

    July 11, 2016

    The ancient practice of yoga has some surprising benefits for your heart. Learn how hitting the mat can reduce your risk of heart disease. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: Heart Health, meditation, relaxation, yoga

    Learn more about how yoga can benefit your heart
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    Medical Mondays: Integrative Oncology

    October 19, 2015

    Integrative oncology works to treat not only the cancer, but all aspects of a patient's treatment. Learn more in this edition of Medical Mondays from UPMC. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: acupuncture, aromatherapy, cancer treatment, medical mondays, meditation, oncology, yoga

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    Mindfulness Meditation: A Guided Practice (Video)

    September 10, 2015

    Meditation can relieve stress, anxiety, and pain associated with cancer and chronic illnesses. Try a quick guided practice, even at the office. Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: alternative medicine, anxiety, meditation, stress management

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    Can Yoga Help With My Back Pain?

    May 23, 2015

    Did you know basic stretching and yoga are two strategies that may help loosen up your back muscles and alleviate pain? Learn more about how yoga can help. Learn More

    Categorized as: Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: back pain, lumbar pain, meditation, rehabilitation, yoga

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    What to Expect During Recovery from Breast Cancer Treatment

    March 22, 2015

    It can be overwhelming to get a list of recovery instructions after breast cancer treatment. Knowing what to expect from each options can help you prepare. Learn More

    Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care

    Tagged with: breast cancer, breast cancer treatment, cancer support group, mastectomy, medical mondays, meditation, radiation, recovery, surgery, yoga

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    Learn How Yoga Can Help Those Facing Cancer

    October 26, 2014

    Our experts weigh in on the benefits of yoga for cancer patients and discuss ways it can relieve stress, pain and anxiety. Learn about integrative oncology Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Fitness

    Tagged with: cancer, cancer treatment, disease, fatigue, fever, infection, integrative oncology, lymphedema, meditation, pain, q&a, UPMC CancerCenter, yoga, yoga for cancer patients

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    Yoga Meditation: Helping Cancer Patients Manage Side Effects

    September 25, 2014

    Discover how yoga and meditation can help ease symptoms experienced by cancer patients, including anxiety and chronic pain. Discover the benefits of yoga. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: American Cancer Society, anxiety, blood cortisol levels, cancer, conventional cancer treatment, Healthy Body Peaceful Soul, high blood pressure, integrative oncology, Joni Sturgill, meditation, PTSD, UPMC CancerCenter, yoga

    Learn how meditation can help you cope with cancer treatment

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