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Health Statistics: MedlinePlus

WEBSummary. Health statistics are numbers that summarize information related to health. Researchers and experts from government, private, and non-profit agencies …

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Health Check Tools: MedlinePlus

WEBHealth Check Tools. Assess your health with interactive tools such as calculators, quizzes, and questionnaires. You can check your risk for heart disease, calculate your ideal …

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Alcohol’s health effects: What you need to know

WEBToo much alcohol can also shut down parts of your brain that are essential for keeping you alive. Over the long term, alcohol can increase your risk of more than …

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Hotter days put human health at risk NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

WEBClimate change affects the environment, but it also affects your body and health. Extreme weather has consequences for disease. And prolonged exposure to …

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All Health Topics: MedlinePlus

WEBAdult Immunization see Vaccines. Advance Directives. AF see Atrial Fibrillation. Affordable Care Act see Health Insurance. After Surgery. Age-Related Macular Degeneration see …

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Noise pollution NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

WEBWelcome to the Web site for NIH MedlinePlus the magazine. Our purpose is to present you with the best in reliable, up-to-date health information. We bring you the …

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Health Screening: MedlinePlus

WEBScreenings are tests that look for diseases before you have symptoms. Screening tests can find diseases early, when they're easier to treat. You can get some …

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Definitions of Health Terms: General Health

WEBBody Mass Index (BMI) is an estimate of your body fat. It is calculated from your height and weight. It can tell you whether you are underweight, normal, overweight, …

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Too loud and too bright! NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

WEBProlonged exposure to noise and artificial light can affect human health as well as the environment. Some of these can be avoided but some cannot. Depending on …

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Health Literacy: MedlinePlus

WEBHealth literacy is important because it can affect your ability to: Make good decisions about your health. Get the medical care you need. This includes preventative …

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Definitions of Health Terms: MedlinePlus

WEBDefinitions of Health Terms. Staying healthy includes exercising, eating right, and learning how to take care of your overall well-being. To help you, MedlinePlus …

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Teen Health: MedlinePlus

WEBAs a teenager, you go through many changes. Your body is on its way to becoming its adult size. You may notice that you can't fit into your old shoes or that your …

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Health Facilities: MedlinePlus

WEBHealth facilities are places that provide health care. They include hospitals, clinics, outpatient care centers, and specialized care centers, such as birthing centers …

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Children's Health: MedlinePlus

WEBSummary. Your child's health includes physical, mental and social well-being. Most parents know the basics of keeping children healthy, like offering them …

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Benefits of Exercise: MedlinePlus

WEBImprove your mental health and mood. During exercise, your body releases chemicals that can improve your mood and make you feel more relaxed. This can help …

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Exercise and Physical Fitness: MedlinePlus

WEBEndurance, or aerobic, activities increase your breathing and heart rate. They keep your heart, lungs, and circulatory system healthy and improve your overall fitness. …

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Healthy Living: MedlinePlus

WEBBe physically active. Control your blood pressure and cholesterol. Don't smoke. Protect yourself from too much sun. Drink alcohol in moderation, or don't drink at …

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Health Disparities: MedlinePlus

WEBHealth disparities are health differences between different groups of people. These health differences may include: How many people get certain diseases. How …

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Women's Health: MedlinePlus

WEBWomen have unique health issues. And some of the health issues that affect both men and women can affect women differently. Unique issues include …

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Mental Health: MedlinePlus

WEBMental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act as we cope with life. It also helps determine how we …

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Smoking Quit Smoking Effects of Smoking MedlinePlus

WEBQuitting smoking can reduce your risk of health problems. The earlier you quit, the greater the benefit. Some immediate benefits of quitting include: Lower heart …

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