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Lifestyle Changes to Help Lower Your Blood Pressure

Lowing high blood pressure is possible with small lifestyle changes.

Ideal Weight and BMI

Body mass index (BMI) is a method for measuring your ideal weight. It is used as a screening tool to…

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Men’s Guide to Preventive Health Care

Men have different health care needs than women and may need to pay more attention to their health because of…

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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…

Helping Your Child Achieve a Healthy Weight

Excessive weight gain or obesity in childhood can lead to serious health problems later in life. A healthy diet and…

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Nutrition and Exercise When You Have HIV

Good nutrition and exercise can improve your health and slow down your HIV infection.

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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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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…

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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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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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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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…

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.

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…

Young, overweight woman eating a healthy meal and writing in a food journal.

Food and Activity Journal

Tracking your daily food and exercise with a journal can help you maintain a healthy life.

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Self-management: Taking Charge of Your Health

One of the best ways to cope with a chronic illness is to take part in managing it. This can…

Nutrition: How to Make Healthier Food Choices

Making healthier food choices allows you to have more control of your weight and your cholesterol and helps to prevent…

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Getting the Most Out of Your Doctor Appointment

Take an active role in your health care by following these tips to get the most out of your doctor…

Intermittent Fasting

Shingles

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

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