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Exercise: What You Need To Know

Posted on May 17, 2012 by admin

Exercise Fact Sheet How can physical activity improve my health? The new 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans state that an active lifestyle can lower your risk of early death from a variety of causes. There is strong evidence that … Continue reading →

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Physical Activity and Weight Control

Posted on May 12, 2012 by admin

Physical Activity and Weight Control — What you need to know Physical activity is important for physical health, emotional well-being, and achieving a healthy weight. Physical activity may help you control your weight by using excess calories that would otherwise … Continue reading →

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Incontinence: FAQ

Posted on May 3, 2012 by admin

Frequently Asked Questions About Incontinence What is incontinence? Incontinence (in-CONT-ti-nunce) is the loss of bladder or bowel control. There are four basic types of incontinence: Stress incontinence occurs when pelvic muscles have been damaged, causing the bladder to leak during … Continue reading →

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Thyroid Disorders

Posted on April 23, 2012 by admin

What is the thyroid? Your thyroid (THY-roid) is a small gland found at the base of your neck, just below your Adam’s apple. The thyroid produces two main hormones called T3 and T4. These hormones travel in your blood to … Continue reading →

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Anorexia nervosa

Posted on April 15, 2012 by admin

What is anorexia nervosa? A person with anorexia nervosa, often called anorexia, has an intense fear of gaining weight. Someone with anorexia thinks about food a lot and limits the food she or he eats, even though she or … Continue reading →

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Oral Contraceptives and Cancer Risk

Posted on April 7, 2012 by admin

Oral Contraceptives and Cancer Risk Oral contraceptives (OCs) first became available to American women in the early 1960s. The convenience, effectiveness, and reversibility of action of birth control pills (popularly known as “the pill”) have made them the most popular … Continue reading →

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Eating Disorders

Posted on February 13, 2012 by admin

About eating disorders “Mirror, Mirror on the wall…who’s the thinnest one of all?” According to the National Eating Disorders Association, the average American woman is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. The average American model is 5 … Continue reading →

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Cervical Cancer Screening

Posted on February 6, 2012 by admin

What is screening? Screening is looking for cancer before a person has any symptoms. This can help find cancer at an early stage. When abnormal tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. By the time … Continue reading →

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Sleep Health

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

Sleep Health Overview Goal Increase public knowledge of how adequate sleep and treatment of sleep disorders improve health, productivity, wellness, quality of life, and safety on roads and in the workplace. Overview Poor sleep health is a common problem with … Continue reading →

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Posted on December 5, 2011 by admin

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a general term that refers to infection and inflammation of the upper genital tract in women. It can affect the infection and inflammation (womb), fallopian tubes (tubes that carry eggs from … Continue reading →

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