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  • 10 Reasons to Get Up and Get Active Today

    Long hours in front of a computer monitor or television screen isn’t the best thing for your mind or body. Step away. Take a break. Lace up your tennis shoes and get a move on! Just 150 minutes of physical activity each week makes a big differe....
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  • Understanding the Disease that Threatens Female Fertility

    Millions of women suffer with a painful disease that can make intimacy uncomfortable. Now high-profile women are sharing their personal experiences to build awareness about endometriosis. Actress Emma Rovers, Olympic gold medalist Tara Lipinski,...
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  • Kids’ Healthy Eating Habits Start at Home

    Parents are the perfect influencers when it comes to improving their kids' diet and fitness. Starting good habits early can have positive long-term effects on kids’ health. Wondering where to start? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offe....
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  • Helping Your Kids Watch What They Eat

    Childhood obesity has tripled in children and teens since the 1970s – and quadrupled in teens. This epidemic is leaving many at risk for adult health problems such as heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, stroke and cancer. One of the best places for....
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  • Ayuda a tus hijos a cuidar lo que comen

    La obesidad infantil se ha triplicado en niños y adolescentes desde la década de 1970 y se ha cuadriplicado en los adolescentes. Esta epidemia está dejando a muchos en riesgo de problemas de salud en los adultos, como enfermedad...
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  • Hombres, hagan su salud una prioridad

    Eres un hombre saludable. Nunca te pides un día de reposo. Comes sano y te ejercitas. Nunca has tenido caries. De todas formas, las pruebas preventivas son importantes para tu salud. Las pruebas de detección ayudan a encontrar problema...
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  • Men, Make Your Health a Priority

    You’re a healthy guy. You've never taken a sick day off from work. You eat healthy and exercise. You’ve never even had a cavity. You may be feeling invincible. You may think it’s no big deal to skip an annual wellness check. But not...
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  • Stop on Red: Reducing Exposure on High Pollution Days

    RED ALERT! When air pollution levels are high, a red alert warns the public of health dangers. Poor air quality is bad for us all. It's an even greater risk for those with breathing issues. Today, a national system reports daily air qualit...
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  • Keep Kids Safe from Medication Poisoning

    In every household, there are lots of things that catch the eye of curious kids. Brightly colored pills and can be very tempting. When young children accidentally take prescription or over-the-counter medicines , it can trigger a health emergency...
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  • Build Resilience to Manage Stress and Change

    Building mental resilience can help you handle stress and the ups and downs of life. That can lead to improved overall mental and physical health and a better quality of life. Mental resilience is the ability to adapt to change, stressful situations...
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  • What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer Testing

    Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in American men. But when to get screened for it isn’t an easy decision. Talking with your doctor can help you choose what’s best for you. Testing Recommendations The U.S. Preventive Ser...
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  • Movement Snacks Can Help You Live Better and Longer

    If it’s hard for you to find time to get some exercise, there may be a way to make it easier. Think in terms of small bursts of energy, or movement snacks. Start improving your health by adding a few movement snacks to your day. It can make you....
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  • Men: A Single Step Can Set You Up for Better Health All Year

    What if you could do just one quick thing to improve your health? Staying healthy and feeling good about taking care of yourself is as easy as making one call. Just schedule a yearly exam with your doctor. That one doctor visit is packed with good...
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  • Información importante sobre las pruebas de cáncer de próstata

    El cáncer de próstata es el cáncer interno más común en los hombres estadounidenses (con excepción del cáncer de la piel). Sin embargo, es difícil saber cuándo hay que hacerse la pr...
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  • Catch Colon Cancer Early with Screenings

    Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in Americans and the third leading cause of death from cancer in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Screenings can catch it early when it’s trea.....
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