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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
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    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

    heart health zumba and yoga
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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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    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

    healthy gift ideas
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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

    yoga
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    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

    elderly woman exercising
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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

    woman doing 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

    how to cope with chemotherapy side effects
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