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Overview of Obesity

WEBObesity is a serious, chronic disease that can inflict substantial harm to a person’s health. Learn about obesity causes and obesity health effects.

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Women: Midlife Isn’t Too Late to Slash Stroke Risk

WEBAsk women their health fears, and breast cancer often tops the list. But twice as many will eventually succumb to stroke. Each year, more women than men die of stroke. What’s …

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Feeling Your Age

WEBIf you have diabetes, age-related changes inside your body may affect how you respond to medicine in ways you didn’t expect. With some diabetes medicines, the dose you need …

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How to Take Part in Every Medical Decision

WEBWell-informed people who play a significant role in deciding how they're going to treat their health conditions are likely to feel better about the decision process. Here are tips to get …

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Elevate Your Outdoor Workout

WEBCompared with gym workouts, exercising outside can boost your health and mental well-being, make workouts more enjoyable, and reduce your perceived effort so you can …

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What You Need to Know About Mental Illness

WEBLearning symptoms of mental illness can help you recognize when you or a loved one need help.

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Can Optimism Make a Difference in Your Life

WEBA growing number of scientific studies indicate that optimistic people tend to live longer and have better physical and mental health than pessimistic people.

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Simple Steps Toward Living a Healthier, More Active Life

WEBThe new U.S. fitness guidelines are simple: Americans should move more and sit less. This applies to everyone.

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Why Well-Child Visits Matter More Than You Might Think

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Hot, Hot, Hot! Exercise Safely in Summer

WEBHot, humid conditions test the limits of even the most dedicated athletes. So it’s no surprise that summer weather is a challenge for those of us with more modest exercise goals. …

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Health Newcomer: The Patient Advocate

WEBPatient advocates vary in the services they provide. Here are some examples: Healthcare management. Major health conditions can result in piles of bills and insurance forms. …

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All About the Stomach

WEBYour stomach's starring role is as an organ essential for digestion. The stomach breaks down all the food you eat.

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Pulmonary Function Tests

WEBPulmonary function tests (PFTs) are tests that show how well your lungs are working. The tests measure lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, and gas exchange. …

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Smoking Cessation

WEBKnow Your Risks. Coronary Artery Disease Assessment. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United …

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Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

WEBA positron emission tomography (PET) scan is a type of nuclear medicine imaging test. It's used to look at various body tissues. It can help identify certain …

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Take Care of You: A Wellness Guide for Women

WEBLadies, you are the masters of multitasking. But amid juggling life’s responsibilities and taking care of others, your own wellness might slip to the bottom of the to-do list. Take …

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