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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… have shown that working out on a regular basis can reduce, delay, and maybe even prevent the onset of certain diseases. Diabetes, cancer, and dementia are some…
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Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet can help you to lose or maintain weight and also helps to manage blood pressure, blood sugar,… adults, it can improve your brain function. Following the Mediterranean diet may also protect against some chronic diseases, such as: Heart disease Cancer Type 2…
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Helping Your Child Achieve a Healthy Weight
Excessive weight gain or obesity in childhood can lead to serious health problems later in life. A healthy diet and… having obesity can cause later in life, including: Heart disease Diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Asthma Sleep apnea Some types of cancer Liver problems…
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Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know
Dietary supplements are any substances you take to improve your health or wellness… vitamin E or beta-carotene for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer. People who smoke or are at risk for lung cancer also should avoid beta-carotene. It can increase their risk of…
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Painful Urination
Painful urination is not normal and could be a sign of a more serious condition… Sometimes painful urination can occur even if you don’t have a UTI. Other causes include: Certain medicines, like some used in cancer chemotherapy, may inflame the bladder. Something pressing against the bladder.This…
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Opioid Addiction
An opioid addiction is a powerful urge to use opioids. These are medicines that are prescribed to relieve pain, such… and produce a “high.” Doctors typically prescribe opioids in instances such as: Toothaches and dental procedures Injuries Surgeries Chronic conditions, such as cancer Types of opioid drugs…
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Babesiosis
Babesiosis is a red blood cell infection caused by a parasite carried by deer ticks. Most infections happen in the… Have had their spleen removed Have liver or kidney disease Have weak immune systems (due to conditions such as HIV/AIDS or cancer) Are transplant recipients…
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Pruritus (Itchy Skin)
Pruritus is a medical term for itchy skin that can be caused by a number of issues including dry skin,… What is pruritus (itchy skin)? Pruritus is the medical term for itchy skin. Normally, itchy skin isn’t serious, but it can make you uncomfortable…
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Microscopic Hematuria
Microscopic hematuria is the presence of red blood cells in your urine… What is microscopic hematuria? Microscopic hematuria is blood in the urine. “Microscopic” means something is so small that it can only be seen through a special tool called a microscope. So, if…
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Vulvodynia
Vulvodynia is pain and discomfort in a woman’s external genital area known as the vulva… What is vulvodynia? Vulvodynia is the word that describes pain and discomfort in the vulva. The vulva is a woman’s external genital area, or the area around the opening…
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Fever in Infants and Children
A baby or infant's first fever can be scary. Learn how to take your child’s temperature, how to bring down… What is fever in infants and children? A fever is a sign that your body is sick or has an infection. A fever helps…
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Overactive Bladder
Overactive bladder is a condition that causes you to lose control of your bladder without warning… What is overactive bladder? Overactive bladder is a condition that causes you to lose control of your bladder without warning. You may have to urinate more often or…
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Shortness of Breath
Shortness of breath happens when you cannot get enough air into your lungs. It can be caused by asthma, lung… What is shortness of breath? Shortness of breath is the feeling that you cannot get enough air into your lungs. It can signal an…
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Men’s Guide to Preventive Health Care
Men have different health care needs than women and may need to pay more attention to their health because of… It is up to us to take charge of our health. Focusing on your physical and mental health can prevent a lot of conditions and…
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St. John's Wort: Drug-Supplement Interactions
St. John’s Wort is a plant used in teas, ointments, and dietary supplements for a list of health conditions. It… St. John’s Wort is a plant. It is used in teas, creams and ointments, and dietary supplements. These supplements come in the form of…
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Taking Care of You and Your Baby While You're Pregnant
Prenatal care means taking care of yourself and your baby before he or she is born, including living a healthy… It’s important to take care of your baby, even before he or she is born. You can do this by living a healthy lifestyle and…
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AIDS
AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is a life-threatening condition caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)… What is AIDS? AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is the last stage of the life-threatening human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that makes your body’s cells unable to fight off infections. Having…
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Hip Fractures
A hip fracture is a break in your thigh bone (femur) where it connects to your pelvic bone. Hip fractures… What is a hip fracture? A hip fracture is a break in your thigh bone (femur) where it connects to your pelvic bone. Hip…
