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    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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    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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    So Sweet: The Surprising Health Benefits of Flowers

    February 17, 2015

    Flowers have become a universal sign of love, but there other reasons to love them! Discover the many mental health benefits of flowers. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: alternative medicine, flowers, infographic, medical benefits, relaxation, snake bites, swine flu

    health benefits of flowers
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    How to Live Without Smoking

    January 2, 2015

    An important part of kicking the smoking habit is figuring out why you smoke. Learn about the 6 reasons why you may like smoking and how to fight them! Read More

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    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: habit, Journey to a Smoke-Free Life, nicotine, quit smoking, reasons to quit, relaxation, smoking, smoking cessation, smoking cessation program, stress

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