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Herbal Health Products and Supplements
Herbal products and supplements are intended to maintain health or treat health problems. However, they are not regulated by the…
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Food Habits Survey
Use this resource to help track your food habits and share them with your doctor.
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Exercise: How To Get Started
Before beginning an exercise routine, you should talk to your family doctor. Ask your doctor about how much exercise is…
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Diabetes and Nutrition
Your diet is one of the best ways to manage diabetes by helping you control the amount of sugar that…
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Depression in Children and Teens
Depression is a medical illness that can affect the mental and physical health of children and adolescents. They may have…
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Illegal Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Your Child
Children are exposed to drugs, alcohol, and tobacco through a number of sources. Talking to your child about these issues…
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Teen Suicide
Teen suicide is when a teenager ends their own life. It can be impulsive or planned. However, not all suicide…
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Dangers of Vaping
Vaping uses electronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes) to simulate traditional cigarette smoking. E-cigarettes are often marketed as a safer alternative to…
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What to Eat Before and After a Workout
Exercise is important for maintaining your health. What you eat before and after your workout can have an impact on…
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Packing Healthy School Lunches
Packing a school lunch may be a good option for your budget, your dietary needs, or your child’s tastes.
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Work-life Balance
Finding work-life balance in the midst of a busy schedule may seem impossible. However, there are ways to achieve…
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Your Child’s Mental Health
A mentally healthy child can develop friendships, learn new things and do well in school. Early detection of issues can…
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New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
Typically, the excitement of New Year’s resolutions lasts until sometime around the mid February. Make this the year that you…
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Why Exercise?
Exercise is powerful medicine. Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Exercise prevents health problems, builds strength, boosts…
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Using an Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor
An ambulatory blood pressure monitor is a small machine that attaches to your belt and allows you to check your…
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The DASH Diet: Healthy Eating to Control Your Blood Pressure
Healthy eating with the DASH diet can reduce high blood pressure and lower your bad cholesterol.
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Emotional Eating
Emotional eating is when you eat to make yourself feel better or because you are bored. It is different than…
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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…
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COVID-19 Tests
COVID-19 remains important in caring for yourself and protecting others.
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Handwashing and COVID-19
Handwashing is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of illnesses including COVID-19. Use soap and water or…