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Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral valve prolapse is a heart condition in which the flaps of the mitral valve don’t close properly. Most people… your prescribed medicine. Call your doctor if your symptoms increase or get worse. It’s also a good idea to make heart-healthy lifestyle changes. These include:…
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Stomach Cancer
Stomach cancer is the growth of cancer cells in the lining and wall of the stomach. It’s also called gastric… facing cancer alone. Questions to ask your doctor I have a stomach ulcer. Am I more likely to get stomach cancer? Will eating a healthy diet…
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Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormone replacement therapy involves taking hormones to prevent or treat medical conditions. However, studies suggest it may not be safe… you. Finally, remember that following a healthy lifestyle can also help protect against heart disease, osteoporosis, and some types of cancer. A healthy lifestyle includes:…
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Constipation
Constipation is a common condition that makes it difficult to have a bowel movement. It can be caused by changes… at home with diet and exercise. Some cases require doctor recommendations, prescription medicine, or a medical procedure. At home treatment includes: Diet: Eating a healthy diet…
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Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a group of brain disorders that affect body movement and muscle coordination. It can be mild or… to take measures to lower the risk factors. You can do this by: Maintaining your physical health during your pregnancy. This includes eating a healthy…
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Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Most types of prostate cancer grow slowly… What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in a man’s prostate gland. The prostate gland is part of a man’s…
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Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, but its death rate has declined over the last few… What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is a cancer that begins in breast tissue. It usually shows up as a tumor. There are three types…
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Cholesterol | Plant Sterols and Stanols
Certain foods, such as plant sterols and stanols can help lower cholesterol… What are plant sterols and stanols? Plant sterols and stanols are substances naturally found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. How do plant sterols and stanols affect my body? Research…
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Nutrient Shortfall Questionnaire
It is common for people to be lacking in nutrients. This can happen if your body doesn’t get enough of… It is common for people to be lacking in nutrients. This can happen if your body doesn’t get enough of one or more nutrients. You…
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Avoiding Food Hassles With Kids
Tips, tricks and advice on how to deal with a picky eater at home and at school… We all know one—the picky eater. They eat the same few foods every day. They usually only like unhealthy choices, such as chips, sweets, and soda. They…
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Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know
Dietary supplements are any substances you take to improve your health or wellness… Dietary supplements are any substances you take to improve your health or wellness. This includes vitamins, minerals, and herbs. The most common form is a pill, or capsule. You also can get…
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Changing Your Cravings for "Bad" Foods
Giving in to food cravings doesn’t have to be unhealthy, if you learn how to substitute good foods for bad… We’ve all had a food craving at one time or another. A food craving is an extreme desire for a certain food of type of…
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Type 2 Diabetes
If you or a loved one is at risk for type 2 diabetes, or has been diagnosed with this disease,… A 60-Second PSA from Chaka Khan Chaka Khan, the legendary musical artist, shares how important it is for people with type 2 diabetes to…
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Diabetes in Kids - Signs and Causes
Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when your child’s body doesn’t’ make or use insulin properly. There are two… What is diabetes in kids? Diabetes—in kids and adults—is a long-lasting (chronic) condition that affects how your body turns sugars known as glucose into energy…
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Tips for Healthy Children and Families
By working together as a family to eat well and stay active, you can help your children build healthy habits… Raising a family isn’t always easy. You are busy, and so are your children. But the stakes are high. Establishing a healthy lifestyle while…
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At high risk for COVID-19? Create a plan
You are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19 if you are 50 years and older OR if you have some high-risk conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and asthma. Protect yourself by creating a plan to prepare for unexpected illness…
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Healthy Weight
Achieving a healthy weight is different for everyone. You may want to lose weight for personal reasons. Or you may… A 60-Second PSA from Khaliah Ali Watch the "Fight to Flourish: Candid Conversations on Obesity" video to hear stories of weight successes and…
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Eating Disorders
An eating disorder is a mental health condition involving an obsession with food and weight that harms a person’s emotional… What are eating disorders? An eating disorder is a mental health condition. It is an obsession with food and weight that harms a person’s emotional…
