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  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    How Stress Affects Your Brain

    September 19, 2014

    Stress can take a toll on your brain, affecting your daily life. Learn about the effects chronic stress can have on your brain and ways to prevent them. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: brain, brain cells, chronic stress, de-stress, depression, diet, hippocampus, sleep, sleep apnea, sleep disorders, stress

    stressed
  • Infographic

    Stomach Pain: When to Worry About Stomach Ache

    June 24, 2014

    Most stomach pains are usually harmless, but some can lead to serious medical issues. Learn more stomach pains and what to watch out for. View Infographic

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: abdominal pain, bowels, diarrhea, flu, gas, gastroenterologist, heartburn, indigestion, stomach pain, stress, vomiting

    when to seek care for stomaches
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Spring Clean Your Health

    March 19, 2014

    Spring means it's time to get back into healthy routines. Learn some tips about how to rejuvenate your health for the spring time. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: cleaning, exercise, Health, junk food, seasonal produce, stress

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    5 Tips for a Healthy Heart

    February 8, 2014

    Heart disease is a leading cause of death for men and women. Learn about ways to keep a healthy heart through diet, exercise, and more. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: blood pressure, diet, exercise, Health, heart, heart attack, heart disease, heart failure, quit smoking, risk, stress

    fruits in heart
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    6 Stress-Busting Tips for Cancer Patients

    February 5, 2014

    Facing cancer can cause stress for many. Read this selection of tips designed to help cancer patients de-stress during their everyday lives. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: Biobehavioral Medicine, cancer, Ellen Beckjord PhD MPH, stress

    de-stress tips for cancer patients
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Sleep Soundly During the Holidays

    December 9, 2013

    Read this article to learn how you can maintain healthy sleep habits and avoid sleep deprivation altogether during the holiday season. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: cold and flu season, Division of Sleep Surgery, holiday season, immune system, lack of sleep, Ryan Soose MD, stress

    Sleepy student wearing santa hat while studying
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