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Aging
Health information especially for seniors.
Strength training for seniors
Strength training can help you stay strong and active as you age.
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Weight loss may reduce hot flashes for overweight women
A study suggests that overweight women who lose weight during menopause may discover a previously unknown benefit of diet and exercise: fewer hot flashes.
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Cataracts cloud the sight
This eye problem is serious but treatable.
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Drink up! Making sure you get enough water
Water and other fluids are especially important during exercise or warm weather.
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Is it smart to split pills?
Know the risks before you split.
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Allergies and Asthma
Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems.
Count asthma absent
Tips for helping kids avoid asthma problems in the classroom.
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Plan ahead to help keep kids with allergies, asthma safe at school
Scheduling a back-to-school doctor's visit and visiting with school personnel are among the things parents can do to help keep kids with allergies and asthma healthy this school year.
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Experts offer picnic safety tips for people with food allergies
A little extra planning can help people who have food allergies safely enjoy summer cookouts.
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Helping your child cope with asthma
Learn how parents can help children deal with the emotional side of the disease.
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Asthma: A guide to inhalers and nebulizers
Inhalers and nebulizers are important tools for managing asthma and other airway diseases.
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Arthritis
Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints.
Get in the swim of things with water exercises for arthritis
Water is a safe, ideal environment for relieving arthritis pain and stiffness.
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Obesity in young adults tied to psoriatic arthritis risk
People with psoriasis who are obese at age 18 face a heightened risk of developing psoriatic arthritis and may develop the disease earlier than their counterparts who aren't obese.
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A range of options can help keep people with knee arthritis active
Middle-aged people who have knee arthritis don't necessarily have to give up sports and other activities they enjoy.
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Glucosamine no better than placebo for low-back pain, study finds
Taking glucosamine supplements doesn't help ease low-back pain caused by osteoarthritis any more than taking a sugar pill, according to a study.
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What is psoriatic arthritis?
Learn the basics about the disease and its treatments.
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Cancer
Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies.
Immunotherapy: Helping your body fight cancer
How the body's immune system can help stop cancer.
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Cancer death rates continue to drop
Dropping cancer mortality rates means that about 760,000 people who might have died prematurely from cancer did not in the past 20 years, according to the American Cancer Society.
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Cancer patients, survivors urged to exercise
Staying active offers benefits for both cancer survivors and people who are being treated for cancer, according to new guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine.
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Will cancer come back?
Fear of cancer recurrence is stressful and common.
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Check your risk for skin cancer
A risk assessment tool.
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Children and Parenting
Tips for keeping kids healthy.
Home alone: Can your kids fend for themselves after school?
Most children aren’t ready until their teens, experts say.
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Cyberbullies harm both themselves and their victims
Both cyberbullies and their victims experience physical and mental problems, according to a study.
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Open windows pose risk for young children
Falls from windows result in approximately eight deaths and more than 3,300 emergency room visits each year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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Letting go of your college-bound child
You may not be truly prepared for the intensity of your feelings when your child leaves home for college.
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Brownbagging it: The tasty and nutritious way
Simple, effective advice for packing healthy school lunches your kids will love.
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Diabetes
Helpful tips for people with diabetes.
Disaster planning especially important for people with diabetes
If you have diabetes, planning ahead can help make sure a natural disaster doesn't turn into a medical emergency.
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People with diabetes urged not to change medication regimens without doctor's OK
In the wake of hearings on the safety of the diabetes drug rosiglitazone (brand name Avandia), diabetes experts are urging people with the disease not to make changes to their medications without first speaking with their doctor.
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Diabetes at school
Make sure your child's diabetes management continues in class.
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Hypoglycemia: A sugar issue
Low blood sugar can be a hazard for people who have diabetes.
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Symptoms and signs of diabetes
Find out if you should be screened for diabetes.
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Health News
Recent research findings and health updates.
Sitting too much may shorten your life
People who sit too much are at increased risk of dying, even if they also get the recommended amount of exercise.
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Insecurity in relationships may be a risk factor for health trouble
People who are anxious about relationships or who avoid close relationships may be more likely to develop health problems, such as headaches and cardiovascular disease, than people who feel secure about relationships, a study suggests.
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Behavioral interventions help people make heart-healthy changes
Combining behavioral interventions, such as counseling, goal-setting, self-monitoring and follow-up care, is the most effective way to help people make lasting lifestyle changes that can lower their risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Cancer death rates continue to drop
Dropping cancer mortality rates means that about 760,000 people who might have died prematurely from cancer did not in the past 20 years, according to the American Cancer Society.
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Glucosamine no better than placebo for low-back pain, study finds
Taking glucosamine supplements doesn't help ease low-back pain caused by osteoarthritis any more than taking a sugar pill, according to a study.
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Heart Health
Information on heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.
Are you at risk for a heart attack?
Many risk factors can be changed to help lower your chances of having a heart attack.
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Behavioral interventions help people make heart-healthy changes
Combining behavioral interventions, such as counseling, goal-setting, self-monitoring and follow-up care, is the most effective way to help people make lasting lifestyle changes that can lower their risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Anxiety a hazard for people with heart disease
People who have both heart disease and anxiety are at increased risk for stroke, heart attack, heart failure and death, according to a study.
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Atrial fibrillation: Taking stroke risk to heart
About 15 to 20 percent of strokes are linked to atrial fibrillation, a condition that affects the heart.
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A guide to heart transplant surgery
What to expect if you need a new heart.
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Men's Health
Health information especially for men.
Real men go to the doctor
Even the toughest guys need to look after their health.
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Sitting too much may shorten your life
People who sit too much are at increased risk of dying, even if they also get the recommended amount of exercise.
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Sleep apnea may raise men's heart disease risk
In a study of adults 40 and older, researchers found that men with the most severe sleep apnea faced a 58 percent higher risk of developing heart failure compared to men who didn't have sleep apnea.
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Bad vibrations: Why some people snore
Find out what causes snoring, and how you can stop it.
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Treating sleep apnea
Simple steps can often control sleep apnea.
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Nutrition and Fitness
Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight.
Travel: Find time for fitness
Travel doesn't have to sabotage your exercise routine.
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Sitting too much may shorten your life
People who sit too much are at increased risk of dying, even if they also get the recommended amount of exercise.
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How to get the most nutrients from your produce
The way you store and prepare fruits and vegetables can influence how many vitamins and minerals you get from them.
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Breakfast earns an A+
Breakfast can help your kids at school.
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Prevent school sports injuries
Tips for parents and coaches.
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Women's Health
Health information especially for women.
Women: Protect your mental health
Taking steps to promote and protect your mental health can help you enjoy life more and reduce your risk of problems such as depression.
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Moderate caffeine use safe during pregnancy, obstetricians say
Moderate caffeine consumption—about 12 ounces of coffee a day—doesn't appear to raise the risk of miscarriage or preterm birth, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
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Weight loss may reduce hot flashes for overweight women
A study suggests that overweight women who lose weight during menopause may discover a previously unknown benefit of diet and exercise: fewer hot flashes.
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Weighing your options for weight loss
Knowing what to look for in a weight-loss plan can help you stay safe as you shed extra pounds.
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Tan in a bottle: The sunless alternative
Sunless tanning lotions and bronzers can bring some color to your skin without the worry of skin damage.
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