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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
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Heart Health Benefits of Zumba and Yoga

January 1, 2018

Everyone knows exercise is good for your health, but sometimes finding a workout you like and getting started is tough. Learn more.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: Pinnacle Health, yoga, Zumba
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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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UPMC’s Favorite Things – Healthy Gift Ideas

December 23, 2015

It's the holiday season, and in that spirit, we asked our UPMC doctors for some of their favorite healthy gift ideas.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Fitness

Tagged with: exercise, fitness, gift ideas, healthy gift ideas, Healthy Living, infographic, 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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Yoga Practice for the Office (Video)

September 16, 2015

Yoga is a great way to integrate the body, mind and spirit. Watch this video and try this sequence at the office to help yourself de-stress!Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: alternative medicine, Heart Health, mental health, stress relief, yoga
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Exercise for Osteoporosis

May 26, 2015

A bone-weakening disorder, osteoporosis affects millions of older adults. Learn how exercise can help strengthen your bones to prevent fractures.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

Categorized as: Fitness, Orthopaedics

Tagged with: fractures, muscle-strengthening exercise, osteoporosis, osteoporosis exercises, Pilates, weight-bearing exercise, yoga
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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

Categorized as: Rehabilitation

Tagged with: back pain, lumbar pain, meditation, rehabilitation, yoga
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How to Cope with Chemo Side Effects

March 26, 2015

Cancer treatment is hard physically and emotionally. Chemo brings its own set of side effects; work with your doctor to develop a complete care plan.Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care

Tagged with: acupuncture, cancer, cancer support group, chemo, chemotherapy, depression, medical mondays, nausea, side effects, yoga