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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
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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
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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
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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
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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