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Managing Daily Stress
Stress can affect all of us in different ways. It is important to learn techniques for managing stress so that… stress, visit your family doctor. Questions to ask your doctor What can I do to fall asleep easier? I’m exercising and eating healthy. What else…
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary artery disease occurs when blood vessels that carry blood to your heart get blocked with plaque… artery disease. Controlling your high blood pressure. Take your blood pressure medicine and follow a diet that helps lower your blood pressure. Eating healthy. Choose fruits, vegetables, meats,…
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Diet and Exercise for a Healthy Heart
Having a healthy heart is vital to your overall health. Two of the simplest yet most important ways to help… poultry, eggs, nuts and seeds, and beans. Try a diet. The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan is a heart-healthy approach that lowers…
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Prediabetes
Prediabetes is when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be called diabetes… you have prediabetes, you can prevent or delay the onset of full-blown type 2 diabetes by making lifestyle changes. These include eating a healthy diet, reaching…
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Diet Choices to Prevent Cancer
A healthy diet can lower your risk of certain cancers. It also may help prevent other conditions such as type… protect against cancer. What specific things can I do to improve my diet? You can reduce your risk of health problems by eating a healthy,…
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Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your body doesn’t make or use the hormone insulin properly… What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your body doesn’t make or use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone. It causes too much blood glucose…
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) references a group of symptoms often experienced up to 14 days before menstruation (period)… What is PMS? Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the name for a group of symptoms that you may experience up to 14 days before your period (menstruation). The…
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Obesity and Pregnancy
Women who have obesity can have healthy pregnancies. It is important to receive regular prenatal care to manage risks to… A person is considered to have obesity when their body mass index (BMI) is 30 or higher (without being pregnant). For people who become pregnant,…
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Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern. You fast during a certain period of time each day. You then eat during… You may have heard of the term intermittent fasting. It’s a popular topic nowadays. Some people talk about it when looking for a way…
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Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula are 2 disorders of the digestive system affecting babies… What is esophageal atresia (EA) and a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)? An esophageal atresia (EA) and a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) are 2 disorders of the digestive system. The condition affects babies. It starts…
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Epilepsy and Pregnancy
Women who have epilepsy are at higher risk for complications during pregnancy, making medical care before, during, and after their… Epilepsy is a central nervous system (neurological) disorder. It causes abnormal brain activity and can lead to seizures, unusual behaviors, and loss of awareness. It…
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Gallstones
Gallstones are hard deposits that form inside your gallbladder. They are most often caused when cholesterol becomes solid and can… What are gallstones? Gallstones are hard deposits that can form inside the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ just under your liver. It stores bile,…
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Insulin Resistance
Insulin resistance is a condition linked to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance means your body is unable to… What is insulin resistance? Insulin resistance is a condition linked to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance means your body is unable to respond…
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Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a term for a set of risk factors for heart disease including high blood pressure, cholesterol, and… What is metabolic syndrome? Metabolic syndrome is the term used to describe a set of risk factors for heart disease. These include high blood pressure,…
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Giant Cell Arteritis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is inflammation of the arteries in the arms, upper body, neck, hips,… What are giant cell arteritis (GCA) and polymyalgia rheumatic (PMR)? This condition causes inflammation of the arteries in the arms, upper body, and neck…
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Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that happens in people who have diabetes. It can cause changes in… What is diabetic neuropathy? Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that happens in people who have diabetes. This damage makes it hard…
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Caregiving: Care for Yourself While Caring for Others
Caregivers provide care for people with chronic medical conditions. It can be challenging, and they often experience stress and get… A caregiver is someone who gives basic care to a person who has a chronic medical or intellectual condition. A chronic condition is one…
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Diabetes and Heart Disease
People with diabetes are more likely to have heart disease, but there are steps you can take to lower the… People who have diabetes are more likely to get heart disease. When you have diabetes, your blood sugar level is often much higher than it should be. Too…
