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Men: Eat Right, Stay Healthy
Men must follow the same healthy eating guidelines as women to stay well… beer, 5 fluid ounces of wine, or 1.5 fluid ounces of standard 80-proof liquor. The risk of various types of cancer, such as liver cancer, appears increase with the amount of alcohol…
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Debunking Common COVID-19 Vaccine Myths
safe. The technology used to develop the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines is not new. It has been extensively studied and used in cancer research. Additionally, mRNA vaccines have been studied for other infections including Zika, flu, and HIV. Read more from the CDC. The clinical…
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Chronic Pain
Chronic pain cannot often be cured but it can be treated with lifestyle changes and other means… pain Chronic pain can occur anywhere in the body. People with chronic pain may have these types of pain: Headaches Back pain Cancer pain Arthritis pain Pain resulting…
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Barrett’s Esophagus
Barrett’s esophagus is a condition that affects your esophagus. It happens when acid from your stomach goes back up into… cells in your esophagus change. If this happens, it’s called Barrett’s esophagus. Although uncommon, Barrett’s esophagus can lead to cancer. Symptoms Barrett’s esophagus doesn’t cause symptoms…
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Breast Pain in Women
Breast pain in women can be caused by many factors, most of which are not serious health threats… to your breast Pregnancy, especially during the first trimester Breastfeeding (nursing) An infection in the breast Some medicines, including hormone therapies Breast cancer (this rarely causes pain,…
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Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP)
Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is caused by a fungus. People whose immune systems are weak due to an HIV infection or… taking medicines that lower the body’s ability to fight germs or sickness. They may have other medical conditions, such as: Blood cancer Inflammatory or autoimmune…
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Passing Healthy Habits on to Your Children
Teach your children how to live healthy. Start when they are young. This helps them avoid making unhealthy choices and… with weight have an increased risk of future health problems. These can include diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, and cancer. How you…
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Dietary Fat: What’s Good and What’s Bad
Certain fats like omega-3 fatty acids should be part of your diet. You should limit your intake of other fats… to overeating. Bad fats raise your total cholesterol and blood pressure. They can increase your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers. Path to…
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Out of the Gym: Men’s Fitness Tips
For many men, getting to the gym is not always an option. There are plenty of exercises and tips you… A lot of exercise advice is geared at people who work out at the gym. Many men, though, either can’t belong to a gym or…
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The Importance of Staying Active and Involved
Your lifestyle choices will determine how quickly or slowly you age. Making healthy choices and staying socially active can help… As you age, your body changes. Joints become stiffer. You begin to lose muscle and gain fat. You don’t feel as strong or as nimble…
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Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii… What is toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. It can live in a cat’s intestines and be spread through its feces. It also can live in dirt…
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Complete Blood Count (CBC)
A complete blood count test measures the different cells and platelets in your blood to give a doctor a picture… A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test that measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and blood platelets (cells that help your blood…
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Vegan Diet: How to Get the Nutrients You Need
Vegans do not eat animal products or any foods that have animal sources. When done right, a vegan diet can… Vegans avoid eating all animal products, including meat, eggs, and dairy. They also don’t eat food that has an animal source, like gelatin and honey…
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Breastfeeding: Hints to Help You Get Off to a Good Start
Breastfeeding benefits your baby. Breast milk contains nutrients and antibodies your baby needs. Breastfed babies are less likely to develop… Breastfeeding has many benefits for your baby. Breast milk is rich in nutrients. It has antibodies, which help protect your baby against infections. It also…
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Pleurisy (Pleuritis)
Pleurisy is a medical condition that affects the lining of your lungs and chest, which can become irritated with the… What is pleurisy? Pleurisy is a medical condition that affects the lining of your lungs and chest. The lining can become inflamed or irritated…
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Cat and Dog Bites
Cat and dog bites are common injuries. A family pet or a stray animal could bite you. But you can… Cat and dog bites are common injuries. A family pet or a stray animal could bite you. But you can treat, and even prevent, animal…
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After 40: Women’s Nutrition and Metabolism Needs
They say 40 is the new 30, thanks to healthier habits. Yet, women (like men) continue to struggle with weight… They say 40 is the new 30, thanks to healthier habits. Yet, women (like men) continue to struggle with weight and other medical concerns as…
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Getting Motivated to Work Out
Making a habit of working out is difficult to start, but beneficial to your mental and physical health… The hardest part of working out is getting started. We all know we need to do it. Often, we’re glad we did. We feel energized and better…
