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6 Health Screenings to Help Women Prevent Disease

WebDon’t let heart disease, stroke, and other serious health conditions sneak up on you. Instead, prevent them by seeing your doctor for a yearly well-woman checkup.

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Cardiac Conditions and Diseases

WebDetailed information on the most common cardiovascular diseases, including full-page descriptions detailing the most common types of heart disease, related symptoms, …

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Exercise and Older Adults

WebExercise is good for people of all ages. It helps lower blood pressure, reduces the risks for falls and serious injuries, and slows the body's loss of muscle and bone mass.

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Vital Signs (Body Temperature, Pulse Rate, Respiration Rate, Blood

WebVital signs are useful in detecting or monitoring medical problems. Vital signs can be measured in a medical setting, at home, at the site of a medical emergency, or elsewhere.

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Making Changes to Prevent Heart Disease

WebYour heart is a vital organ that keeps your body functioning. Unfortunately, many people don't treat it that way. They may not realize that their daily habits and lifestyle can …

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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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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 push …

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What You Don’t Know About Skin Cancer Can Hurt You

WebSkin cancer affects more Americans than any other malignancy. In fact, nearly 1 in 5 will develop it. But a new survey finds huge gaps in public knowledge about risk factors.

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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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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

WebRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) are food and nutrition experts. They assess your health and nutritional needs. They …

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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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Journaling for Emotional Wellness

WebJournaling helps control your symptoms and improve your mood by: Helping you prioritize problems, fears, and concerns. Tracking any symptoms day-to-day so that …

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