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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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