American Academy of Family Physicians.
American Academy of Family Physicians.
Posts tagged with ‘Health Maintenance’
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Ideal Weight and BMI
Your ideal weight and body mass index (BMI) are connected. Your BMI can tell you if you are overweight and…
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Healthy Ways to Gain Weight If You’re Underweight
While many people who are obese or overweight have a hard time losing weight, being underweight can cause health problems,…
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What You Can Do to Maintain Your Health
Good health can decrease your risk of developing certain conditions. Learn what you can do to maintain your health.
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The Exercise Habit
Daily exercise is a good habit and important for a healthy mind and body.
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Preparing Older Children to Make Medical Decisions for Themselves
Children should be able to participate in their health care, even from a young age. This will help them make…
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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…
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Making Healthy Choices at Fast Food Restaurants
Fast food is tempting, but it can be very unhealthy. Knowing what to choose at fast food restaurants can help…
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Growing Up Healthy: The Importance of Starting Good Nutrition Early
Children develop eating patterns early in life. Eating healthy food helps them get nutrients their bodies need to stay healthy,…
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Food and Activity Journal
Tracking your daily food and exercise with a journal can help you maintain a healthy life.
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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…
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Nutrition Made Simple
Focusing on good nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated. Follow these tips for keeping nutrition simple in your busy…
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Nutrition for Weight Loss: What You Need to Know About Fad Diets
A fad diet is a trendy weight-loss plan that promises dramatic results.
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Nutrition: Tips for Improving Your Health
Good nutrition is one of the keys to a healthy life. You can improve your health by keeping a balanced…
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Health Insurance: Understanding What It Covers
Health insurance plans differ in terms of what they cover. All plans offered by the federal marketplace, however, must cover…
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Nutrition: Keeping a Food Diary
A food diary is a daily log of what you eat and drink each day. The diary helps you and…
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What You Should Know Before You Start A Weight-loss Plan
If you’re starting a weight loss journey, talk to your doctor about your health conditions and healthy methods to drop…
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School Lunches: Helping Your Child Make Healthy Choices
Helping your child to understand how to make healthy food choices now will lead to healthier decisions in the…
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Nutrition for Weight Loss: Is a Low-Carbohydrate Diet Right for Me?
Carbohydrates (carbs) are found in foods such as bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, and sweets. A low-carb diet is based on…
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Prescription Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medicines
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are medicines you can take for pain relief. They are often sold over-the-counter (OTC).
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How to Read an OTC Drug Facts Label
Each OTC medicine has a drug facts label printed on the package. It tells you what the medicine does, how…
