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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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Losing Hair From Stress? What You Should Know About Hair Loss and Chronic Stress

December 27, 2018

Could you be losing hair from stress? Learn how stress can cause a number of hair loss disorders and how to cope with your anxiety to avoid losing hair. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: dermatology, hair loss, stress

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Are You Having An Anxiety Attack or A Heart Attack?

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. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, 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

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Judo and Taekwondo: How Martial Arts Boost Your Health

October 28, 2016

Though they're often lumped together, judo and taekwondo are two very different martial arts that can benefit both your body and mind. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: judo, martial arts, sports, stress, taekwondo

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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 UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine

Categorized as: Family Health

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

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Chronic Stress Leads to Memory Loss as You Age

June 8, 2016

Stress is bad for your brain: Prolonged stress causes short-term memory loss in older adults. Discover ways to boost your mood today. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Mental Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

Tagged with: anxiety, cognition, cortisol, depression, elderly, memory, memory loss, stress

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Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Support

August 4, 2015

Caring for an individual with Alzheimer's disease is difficult. Alzheimer's is a progressive disease and causes significant changes in a person's life. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's disease, caregiver, caregiver support, dementia, depression, stress, support, support group

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How Vacations Benefit the Brain

July 19, 2015

Taking a break from your everyday life can have lasting mental and physical benefits. Learn about how taking vacations can benefit your brain health. Read More

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Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

Tagged with: brain health, destress, relax, stress, vacations

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Epilepsy Causes and Seizure Triggers

June 4, 2015

Epilepsy causes are not always clear, but we do know a few factors that lead to it. Learn why understanding seizure triggers helps you be prepared. Learn More

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

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