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Helping a Loved One1 min readTalking to a family member or friend about losing weight can be hard. Use these tips to start the conversation. Start by saying, “I care about you.” “You're important to me, and I…
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Lung Cancer9 min readQuitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do for your health. The sooner you quit, the sooner your body can start to heal. You'll feel better and have more…
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Safety5 min readYou can help protect yourself from infections when you get medical care. This is especially important when you have a medical procedure, like surgery or dialysis. Take these steps…
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Safety4 min readOne of the best ways to prevent back pain is to keep your back muscles strong. Try these tips to help protect your back and prevent back pain: Do muscle-strengthening and…
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Helping a Loved One2 min readSometimes a family member or friend needs encouragement to make a healthy change. Try these tips to start a conversation about eating healthy. Say why eating healthy is important.…
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Healthy Relationships8 min readIt can be hard to know if your relationship is becoming unhealthy or unsafe. But there are things you can do to spot the warning signs of relationship violence and get help. If…
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Checkups for Children and Teens7 min readTeens ages 15 to 17 years need to go to the doctor or nurse for a “well-child visit” once a year. A well-child visit is when you take your teen to the doctor to make sure they’re…
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Safety6 min readWhen you’re sick, medicines can help you feel better and get well. But if you don’t follow the directions, medicines can harm you. Any medicine can have side effects. But you can…
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Doctor Visits1 min readLosing weight can be challenging. Talk to your doctor or nurse about how to lose weight in a way that’s right for you. What do I ask the doctor? When you visit the doctor, it…
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Doctor Visits2 min readDiabetes is a leading cause of death in the United States. It’s a chronic (long-term) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Your body breaks down…
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Mental Health4 min readWhen you're taking care of a loved one, it’s important to care for yourself, too. The emotional and physical stress of being a caregiver can cause health problems — so get the…
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Checkups for Children and Teens8 min readYoung children need to see the doctor or nurse for a “well-child visit” 7 times between ages 1 and 4 years. A well-child visit (also called a checkup) is when you take your child…
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Questions for the Doctor2 min readSyphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI), also called a sexually transmitted disease (STD), that you can get during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. If you're pregnant and…
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Helping a Loved One1 min readLots of people have trouble getting enough physical activity. If someone you care about is having a hard time getting active, you can help. Here are some tips to get you started.…
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Diabetes6 min readEating healthy means following a healthy eating pattern that includes a variety of nutritious foods and drinks. It also means getting the number of calories that’s right for you…
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