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Heart Health

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  • Artículo - 2 Minute Read

    What Is Myocarditis? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

    June 8, 2018

    What is myocarditis? It's inflammation that can affect the heart's electrical system. Find out how it can be treated at UPMC. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: Heart Health, heart inflammation, inflammation, Lyme disease, myocarditis, viral myocarditis

    What is myocarditis? Learn more about this con
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    Recipe Video: Healthy No-Bake Truffle Cookies

    May 15, 2018

    Need something to satisfy your sweet tooth? Learn how to make these healthy no-bake cookies from UPMC HealthBeat. Watch the video for more. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: Healthy Dessert Recipes, healthy eating, healthy recipes, Heart Health, Nutrition, recipe, recipes, video

    No-bake truffle cookies
  • Artículo - 3 Minute Read

    3 Heart-Healthy Recipe Ideas You’ll Love

    February 27, 2018

    Do you want to make a change to your diet? Use these three heart-healthy recipes to kick-start your meal planning. Learn more about heart health at UPMC. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition

    Tagged with: Heart Health, heart healthy recipes, Heart-Healthy Recipes, recipes

    Try these heart healthy recipes
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    What Foods Contain Healthy Fats? 6 Options to Try

    February 26, 2018

    Foods with healthy fats are an important part of your diet and health. Learn what foods you should include in your meal plan for healthy fats and heart health. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition

    Tagged with: healthy fats, Heart Health, Nutrition

    What foods contain heart healthy fats
  • Video

    Watch: Iceburgh’s Heart-Healthy Lunch

    February 24, 2018

    Let’s check out what type of heart-healthy lunch Iceburgh is carrying in his Pittsburgh Penguins® lunchbox. Watch the video for more. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition

    Tagged with: check your heart, Healthy Living, Heart Health, Iceburgh, Nutrition, Pittsburgh Penguins, video

    Learn how to make a heart healthy lunch
  • Artículo - 2 Minute Read

    5 Myths About Red Wine and Heart Health

    February 22, 2018

    Is red wine actually good for your heart? Test your knowledge with these red wine myths and facts. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition

    Tagged with: alcohol, Heart Health, Nutrition, red wine

    is red wine good for your heart?
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    Quiz: Do You Know Your Heart Health Facts? Find Out

    February 20, 2018

    Knowing the basics of heart health is one of the first steps to keeping your ticker healthy. Take this quiz to test your heart knowledge. Start Quiz

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: cardiovascular health, Healthy Living, Heart Health, Quiz

    Take this quiz to test your heart health knowledge.
  • 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 - 3 Minute Read

    What Is A Blood Count and What Does It Mean for Your Heart Health?

    February 14, 2018

    Your blood count can say a lot about your overall health. Find out what a blood count is and why it helps to know it. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: anemia, blood count, Heart Health

    What is blood count?
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