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  • Keep Party Drinking Under Control

    'Tis the season for holiday parties. Just be sure to monitor your alcohol consumption at these events. Drinking too much clouds your judgment and can lead to actions that put your health in danger.

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  • Help Your Back Work for You

    Even though you can't turn back time when you suffer a back injury, you can recover from most of them. You can also learn how to protect your back so you'll keep moving and stay comfortable in the future.

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  • A Common Plastic Comes Under Scrutiny

    Polycarbonate plastic can be found in everything from baby bottles to eyeglass lenses. But research has raised concerns over the health effects of a chemical used in the manufacture of polycarbonate—bisphenol A, or BPA. Here's what you need to know.

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Cholesterol
There's a lot of news about cholesterol these days, and with good reason. High cholesterol contributes to heart disease, which kills more Americans than all cancers combined. A regular exercise routine and good eating habits — along with medication if your doctor recommends it — can keep cholesterol levels under control and lower your risk of heart disease.
Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic and progressive condition, but it can be managed. With help from your family, your friends and your health care team, you can learn to take care of yourself and stay healthy.
Men's Health
Stay healthy and vigorous into old age by eating right, getting plenty of exercise and following recommended disease prevention practices.
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    As a source of foodborne illness, E. coli bacteria can be deadly. But aren't E. coli also regular residents of our intestines? When do E. coli become the "bad guys"? To learn more about this common bacterium, take this quiz.

    When you are trying to have a baby, fertile times are an important factor. Use this information about your cycles to help to predict your more fertile times and when you will ovulate.

    The questions in this assessment ask about risk factors—conditions that may put you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) states that the more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop diabetes.

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      A pacemaker is a small device that helps the heart beat normally. See how it’s put in the chest, and how it uses electrical signals to keep the heart on track.

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