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If you're severely overweight and it's starting to affect your health and your life, weight-loss surgery could be the right choice for you. Weight-loss surgery helps you to gradually lose the weight and keep it off. So you can reduce or even eliminate health risks associated with obesity and [...]
Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year, and it’s not just an older person’s disease. In fact, an estimated one in 10 people who experience a stroke are under the age of 45. If you are experiencing stroke symptoms, you should call 911 immediately to seek expert medical attention. However, [...]
Summer Fruit Smoothie Ingredients 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup fresh chopped strawberries 2 peaches, peeled, seeded and chopped 6 oz. non-fat, peach flavored Greek style yogurt 1 cup almond milk, unsweetened 2 Tbsp. ground flax seed 1/2 cup ice Directions Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree [...]
Expectant mothers need to be sure they get plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins to help ensure they get the nutrients they need for their unborn baby’s development. The following are two recipes that are ideal for prenatal meals. Chicken Ratatouille Served over rice, this delicious dish is loaded with vegetables [...]
Follow these steps to set the right healthy habits for maintaining well-being as you age and increase your chances of a disease- and illness-free future. Know your family’s medical history Find a primary care physician you like and get a yearly physical Maintain a healthy weight Eat well Move more Get [...]
Follow these steps to set the right healthy habits for maintaining well-being as you age and increase your chances of a disease- and illness-free future.* Annual physical exam—blood pressure, clinical breast exam, cholesterol testing Blood test for diabetes, thyroid disease, liver problems and anemia Cardiovascular evaluation Mammogram every year Eye [...]
Follow these steps to set the right healthy habits for maintaining well-being as you age and increase your chances of a disease- and illness-free future. Annual physical exam—blood pressure, clinical breast exam, cholesterol testing Blood test for diabetes, thyroid disease, liver problems and anemia Cardiovascular evaluation Mammogram every year Eye [...]
Follow these steps to set the right healthy habits for maintaining well-being as you age and increase your chances of a disease- and illness-free future. Annual physical exam—blood pressure, clinical breast exam, cholesterol testing Blood test for diabetes, thyroid disease, liver problems and anemia Cardiovascular evaluation Mammogram every one to [...]
Follow these steps to set the right healthy habits for maintaining well-being as you age and increase your chances of a disease- and illness-free future. Annual physical exam—blood pressure, clinical breast exam Blood test for diabetes, thyroid disease, liver problems and anemia Blood sugar and cholesterol test—more often if you’re overweight [...]
Follow these steps to set the right healthy habits for maintaining well-being as you age and increase your chances of a disease- and illness-free future. Annual physical—blood pressure, clinical breast exam, blood test STD screening if you are sexually active Pelvic exam and Pap test starting at age 21 Blood sugar and [...]
