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  • Artículo - 5 Minute Read

    What Is Stimming?

    March 7, 2025

    Stimming is when people engage in self-soothing behaviors like fidgeting, rocking, or humming. Though most stim, it's more common in those with autism and ADHD. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics

    Tagged with: anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

    What Is Stimming?
  • Artículo - 2 Minute Read

    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

    Learn more about the basic symptoms of the six different types of concussion.
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    Understanding A Mood/Anxiety Concussion

    February 28, 2018

    If you suffer a mood/anxiety concussion, excessive worrying may seem to take over your life. Learn more about this type of concussion with our infographic. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: anxiety, concussion, concussion symptoms, concussion treatment, infographic, mood, sleep, worry

    The link between sleep and depression
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  • Artículo - 2 Minute Read

    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

    chest pain could be heart attack
  • Artículo - 4 Minute Read

    Q&A: Panic Attacks, Anxiety, and Concussion

    November 21, 2017

    Raymond Pan, MD, discusses panic attacks and anxiety from concussions and answers questions about how these conditions can be treated. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: anxiety, concussion, neuropsychologists, panic, questions, UPMC, UPMC Center for Sports Medicine

    Panic attacks and anxiety can be caused or worsened by a concussion
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    Anxiety Disorders and Migraines? What’s the Connection?

    August 10, 2017

    Is your generalized anxiety disorder is the cause of frequent migraine headaches? Discover the connection between migraines and anxiety. Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Mental Health

    Tagged with: anxiety, headache, migraine, pain

    migraines and anxiety
  • Artículo - 1 Minute Read

    3 Incredible Ways Running Can Improve Your Mood

    April 25, 2017

    Walking and running come with benefits for both the body and mind. Learn about the mental health benefits of running and how exercise can improve your mood. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

    Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness, Mental Health

    Tagged with: anxiety, benefits of running, depression, exercise, mental health, mood, runner's high, running, treatments for depression, walking

    Learn how running can improve your mood
  • Artículo - 2 Minute Read

    5 Ways to De-Stress and Feel Better During Finals Week

    April 14, 2017

    Learn how to practice self-care and manage stress during finals week. Find out how eating well, sleeping, and working out can improve your stress levels. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: anxiety, energy, finals week, managing stress, mental health, mobile featured, self-care, sleep deprivation

  • Artículo - 5 Minute Read

    Tips to Keep Your Holiday Stress in Check

    November 23, 2016

    The holiday season can often trigger feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. We've got tips on how to better manage these feelings. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health

    Tagged with: anxiety, Christmas, holiday anxiety, holiday stress, mental health, stress management, winter

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