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Infographic: Health Benefits of Chocolate

February 9, 2015

Chocolate lovers rejoice! Check out our chocolate infographic and discover the health benefits of chocolate, from heart health to stress-busting effects. View Infographic

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: chocolate, cocoa, dark chocolate, health benefits, heart disease, Heart Health, infographic, mental health, stress reduction, stroke
Artículo - 3 Minute Read

Leg Pain Could Warn of Vascular Problems

January 30, 2015

Leg pain while walking or climbing stairs may be a sign of a serious condition known as peripheral arterial disease, or PAD. Learn about PAD screenings. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: angioplasty, heart attack, leg amputation, leg pain, numbness, pain, pain in your leg, peripheral arterial disease, stent, stroke, treatment for this disease
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

How Laughing Can Benefit Your Heart

December 23, 2014

Sometimes laughter is the best medicine. Learn how laughter can impact your heart and overall health in a positive way during this holiday season. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: blood pressure, cardiovascular health, chemicals, energy boost, heart attack, heart disease, Heart Health, Laughter, New Year's Day, stress, stroke, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
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Caring for Your Heart – Why Regular Checkups Are Important

November 16, 2014

Making time to have an annual heart exam is crucial for living a healthy life. Learn how health screenings can help prevent serious heart conditions. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: blood clots, cardiovascular disease, checkups, diabetes, heart, heart attack, heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, insulin resistance, stroke
Artículo - 3 Minute Read

What Kind of Exercise is Best for Your Heart?

November 4, 2014

Your heart needs exercise to stay strong and healthy. Discover aerobic exercises that get the heart pumping and benefit your cardiovascular system. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Fitness, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: aerobics, cardio, cardiovascular health, chest pain, dizziness, exercise, HDL cholesterol, heart, heart disease, Heart Health, high blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, stroke
Artículo - 3 Minute Read

Buttered Coffee a Bust? How Healthy Is It?

October 21, 2014

Buttered coffee is one of the latest health trends around. Yet, how healthy is this beverage and can this fad do long-term damage to your overall health? Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition
Tagged with: buttered coffee, coffee, energy, fads, fitness, health trends, heart attack, java, Leslie Bonci, Nutrition, oil containing medium-chain triglycerides, sports medicine, stroke, turbo-loaded beverage, UPMC Sports Medicine
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

Stroke Prevention and Treatment Options

March 13, 2014

A stroke is a common risk to both young and older adults despite popular rumors. Learn more about the prevention and treatment options for strokes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: stroke, Stroke Treatment, Strokes, UPMC Stroke Institute
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Video: What to Expect in Stroke Rehabilitation

February 6, 2014

Learn more about the risk factors of stroke and watch a video about what you can expect during stroke rehabilitation. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, Jennfier Shen MD, stroke, stroke recovery, stroke rehab, stroke risk
Artículo - 1 Minute Read

Inpatient Rehab Technology

December 29, 2013

Learn about the different types of robotics and gaming technologies provided at the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute to help patients with their recovery. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: Apple, Armeo®, balance, brain injury, cardiovascular exercise, exercise bike, flexibility, GameCube®, GameCycle, gaming technology, iPad®, Lokomat, multiple sclerosis, neurological disease, Nintendo, rehabilitation, robotic leg supports, robotic treadmill, robotics, spinal cord injury, stationary bicycle, strength training, stroke, University of Pittsburgh, UPMC Rehabilitation Institute