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  • Doctor holds the hand of a depressed female patient.

    Talking to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health

    About 1 in 5 people will experience mental illness in their lifetime. Talking with your doctor about your mental health… you aren’t feeling better, your doctor may have other ideas on ways to treat you. This could include changing your medicine, adding another medicine, or…

  • Two women sitting in grass stretching before exercising

    The Exercise Habit

    Daily exercise is a good habit and important for a healthy mind and body… less likely to cause injuries than running or jogging. Walking doesn’t require training or special equipment, except for appropriate shoes. In addition, walking is an aerobic and weight-bearing exercise, so it…

  • Vaccine in vial with syringe

    The Importance of Vaccinations

    Vaccinations are essential to personal and public health. They prevent the spread of contagious, dangerous, and deadly diseases… immune systems can handle much more than what vaccines give them. They are exposed to hundreds of bacteria and viruses every day. Adding a few more with…

  • Overweight man holding a measuring tape

    Weight-loss Surgery

    Weight-loss surgery can be called bariatric surgery. It involves surgically reducing the size of your stomach so your body absorbs… are some simple measures you can apply every day to make a significant difference over time: Increase your current physical activity by adding 10 minutes…

  • A man eating a banana to recover from his workout

    What to Eat Before and After a Workout

    Exercise is important for maintaining your health. What you eat before and after your workout can have an impact on… We’ve all heard that runners need to carb-load before a big race. Eating carbohydrates (carbs) in the days leading up to a marathon is one…

  • “Why do I smoke?" Quiz

    Knowing why you smoke might be the answer to quitting for good… Why do I smoke? If you learn the answer to this question, it will be easier to stop smoking. Knowing why you smoke will help you find ways to make up for the…

  • "Do I Want to Quit Smoking?" Quiz

    Learn how you feel about smoking and how you can use this information to help you quit… How do you feel about quitting smoking? Put a check mark next to the statement below that best describes how you feel about quitting smoking: ____ I like…

  • silhouette of a person drinking, sitting behind bottles of alcohol

    Alcohol Misuse

    Alcohol abuse is a pattern of drinking too much alcohol too often. This can harm your work, school, and… What is alcohol misuse? Alcohol misuse is a serious problem. It is a pattern of drinking too much alcohol too often. It interferes with your…