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Health Break episodes
- The top 3 things you can do for your heart
Dr. Cynthia Rosenberg takes a Health Break with us to outline what matters most when it comes to having a healthy heart. She also talks about preventive measures we can take to support our heart health at any age.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP12 for show notes and additional information.
9 min - Why a health risk assessment is good for your health
Dr. Amy Meister takes a Health Break to discuss health risk assessments. What are they, why is it important to complete one for your health insurance, and how can it affect your health?
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP11 for show notes and additional information.
6 min - What you need to know about high blood pressure
Dr. Kalpana Char takes a Health Break with us to explain blood pressure, what we need to know about high blood pressure, and how to treat high blood pressure with help from your primary care provider.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP10 for show notes and additional information.
10 min - How to talk to your doctor online
Dr. Nicholas DeGregorio takes a Health Break with us to explain how telehealth works and how easy and convenient it can be to talk to your doctor online.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP9 for show notes and additional information.
8 min - Train your brain: How to build healthier habits for healthier thoughts
Laura Francis takes a Health Break with us to explain how the brain works in moments of discomfort—and how we can build habits for healthier thoughts.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP8 for show notes and additional information.
5 min - Common mistakes you might be making with your prescriptions
Teresa Messick takes a Health Break to share common mistakes you might be making with your prescriptions and how to correct them. Plus, we’ll talk about how to avoid prescription misuse.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP7 for show notes and additional information.
10 min - 5 things you need to know about health insurance in 5 minutes
Joyce Reagle and Michael Ahern take a Health Break to share the top five things you need to know about health insurance—from eligibility and coverage to hidden benefits and other extras—all in five minutes. No matter where you are in exploring health insurance, we’ve got you covered.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP6 for show notes and additional information.
5 min - Detecting colorectal cancer early: Signs and symptoms
Dr. Andrew Watson takes a Health Break to explain colorectal cancer, how it develops, and ways to detect signs and symptoms early.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP5 for show notes and additional information.
5 min - How to teach your child healthy dental hygiene habits
Alaina Stango and Barb Hammerschmitt take a Health Break to share tips and strategies for building healthy oral health habits with the kids in your life.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP4 for show notes and additional information.
8 min - How deep breathing impacts your health
In this Health Break, we revisit PA Takes a Breath, a UPMC Health Plan virtual event that shows the benefits of deep breathing. Hear from Dr. Matthew Hurford and practice a simple breathing exercise with UPMC Health Plan health coaches.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP3 for show notes and additional information.
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About Health Break
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A podcast for UPMC Health Plan members, Health Break is your quick guide to caring for your mental and physical health, prioritizing wellness, and making the most of your health insurance plan. We’ve…
connected with experts across health care and health insurance to bring information you need—plus tips and ideas—to each episode. Find show notes and more information at upmchealthplan.com/podcast