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Eating Well
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Evidence is mounting that a healthy diet can help protect you from some diseases. What you eat -- or don't eat -- may help prevent heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes. Your diet should include foods from all major foods groups,...
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You were a pretty good jock in high school, and in your 20s you tried everything from racquetball to running. But in middle age, even your softball glove is gathering dust. For recreation, you surf -- the Web, not the waves. Consult your doctor fi...
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Eating less junk food and adding more nutritious food to your diet is one change that can make a significant improvement in your nutrition and health. Close to their natural state: fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables.;Less processed: whole grain...
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Good nutrition is a cornerstone of good health. A low-fat, low-cholesterol diet can reduce your risk for heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes, stroke and other diseases. Go for seconds -- on non-starchy vegetables. Reminder: A typical vegetabl...
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Fats aren't the only bad boys on your daily menu. Carbohydrates are also suspect, depending on what type you pile on your plate. Kidney failure, because consuming excess protein taxes the kidneys.;High cholesterol, because these diets include red ...
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You've heard the news that much of America -- including its kids -- is overweight or obese. If you are in that crowd and want to lose the extra pounds, the first step is to know what and how much you're eating.
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Protein helps make up bone, muscle, skin, hair and other parts of your body. The body makes protein from amino acids in protein-rich foods, but it can't store amino acids -- so you have to eat protein every day. Carbohydrates - 45-65 percent of ca...
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Having plenty of zip to meet the demands of your job and personal life starts with your diet.
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Can you really lose weight if you eat only grapefruit? Will the inches come off if you feast only on foods high in protein? Do those "miracle diets" you see advertised really work?
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Being Active
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Making exercise part of your daily life isn't hard if you make it a priority. To do that, you need to develop goals and an exercise plan that matches your needs and interests. Make exercise a priority. When you plan your week, schedule time for ex...
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You can lose weight by dieting, exercising, or a combination of both. Including exercise into your daily routine offers other benefits besides weight control: It boosts your stamina, increases your muscle strength, improves your balance and your m...
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If you've tried a dozen diets but the pounds always sneak back, you can lose them for good by making strength-training an integral part of your weight-loss program. Lose inches. Muscles are more dense than fat, so they take up less space.;Protect ...
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Dumbbells, one of the most underrated and versatile types of exercise equipment, can help you build strength and muscular endurance. Narrow squat. With dumbbells by your sides and your feet shoulder-width apart, squat as if you're sitting in a cha...
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With America's growing concern for fitness, you may be looking for an effective way to get fit and stay fit. Here's one way that's easy, convenient and inexpensive: Take a walk. Gives you more energy.;Improves your mood.;Helps you relax.;Reduces s...
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The more active you are, the more calories you burn. Running or jogging, for instance, burns more calories than bowling. Carrying your clubs when golfing burns more calories than riding in a golf cart. Your weight also affects the number of calori...
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Many people know a lot about physical fitness and exercise, but there are still many misconceptions that keep them from exercising.
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Stress exists in your mind -- but it's also evident in your stomach, heart, muscles and even your toes. Recognize your stress signals. Once you're aware of your stressors, you'll have a better idea of when you're stressed and can take steps to red...
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Everyone gets down in the dumps from time to time. But you may suffer from clinical depression if a feeling of sadness or loss of interest in life and friends lingers for two weeks or more. Depression can occur at any age and occurs in both men an...
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If you spend much time in your car, you've probably felt your temper slipping as other drivers steal your lane, blast their horns or flash their lights. Use your turn signals.;Don't cut drivers off.;Don't drive too slowly in the left lane.;Don't t...
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Remember scenes from old movies where the husband paces around the waiting room while his wife is in labor? As a father-to-be today, you know that you can participate throughout your partner's pregnancy. Here are some things you can do. Offer emot...
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Does something about your body bug you? Maybe you believe you'd be happier if only you were thinner, taller, shorter, more muscular -- whatever. Women either love their bodies or hate them. Men feel either positive or neutral.;Women look at their ...
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When your life spins out of control, asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. You constantly worry.;You feel trapped.;You aren't getting any better with self-help.;You feel as if you can't handle things alone.;Your feelings are affecti...
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It's normal to feel stressed or anxious now and then. But it's time to call for help if emotional issues interfere with your life, your job, or your personal relationships. Feeling unable to cope with your day-to-day problems, work assignments, or...
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You expect to grieve when a loved one dies, but grief also can occur following a divorce, a move from a beloved family home, being downsized from your job or any other loss that makes a major impact on the quality of your life and happiness.
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Office politics include not only the hierarchy of command in companies, but also the manipulative tactics people use to be more powerful at work. Your coworker tries to take credit for your innovative idea.;Your boss tries to undermine your succes...
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Physical violence is just one form of domestic abuse. If you have a partner who verbally humiliates you, demands all your attention, blames you for everything that goes wrong or threatens to harm you or your children, you're also being abused. You...
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Alcoholism is often called a family disease because it affects the person with alcoholism and his or her family. But it's also a workplace disease. Talk with the person at your company assigned to handle problems like this. It might be someone wit...
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Men who think they're too "macho" to seek medical help could end up making more trips to the doctor's office in the long run.
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Although you might not want to take the time to see your doctor if you're feeling fine, regular checkups and screenings can help you find out about any potential health problems you may have. Early detection is crucial in treating the following co...
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Prostrate cancer is the most common cancer in men. It affects about 230,000 men each year. It is the number two killer, with 29,200 deaths annually. It makes up more than 30 percent of all new cancer cases in men.
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You have mom's hair and dad's height. That's great, but genes can also pass down chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Learn your family health history to help gauge your risk for disease. Then do all you can to head ...
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You don't want to spend this winter battling a runny nose, a nagging cough, or a fever.
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Reading and understanding the information labels on over-the-counter (OTC) medications can help you take them safely and effectively. Active Ingredient. This is the first item on the Drug Facts label. The active ingredient is the therapeutic subst...
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It's good to step back now and then and ask yourself: Are my habits reducing or increasing my health risks? Is there more I could be doing to reduce my risk for diabetes, cancer or heart disease? A BMI below 18.5 is underweight.;18.5 to 24.9 is a ...
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It's easy to get most men to a ball game or a hardware store. But for a lot of guys, a trip to the doctor is about as high a priority as a day of shoe-shopping. Cholesterol. You should have your cholesterol checked at least every five years, start...
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If seemingly contradictory health news has you confused, it's time to learn how to read between the lines. Be suspicious of advice that sounds too good to be true -- because it probably is too good to be true. Watch for "experts" who pretend they ...
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When you check into a hospital or see a doctor for the first time, you may be given a copy of the "Consumer Bill of Rights and Responsibilities." To strengthen consumer confidence by assuring that the health care system is fair and responsive. It ...
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In some medical situations, there's a clear right answer regarding which treatment is best. Ask your doctor to recommend and explain the most effective treatment options for your condition.;Learn about your condition and the recommended treatments...
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You don't have time to choose a hospital if you have a health emergency. But if you're facing surgery or treatment for a particular health condition, taking time to find a hospital that meets your needs is well worth the effort, according to the A...
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Health care spending continues to rise at the fastest rate in our history, from 7 to 14 percent a year, depending on the study.
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Out-of-pocket health costs are just that—the amount of cash you pull out of your pocket to pay for health care beyond what your insurance covers. No one likes unexpected expenses. But you have more control over your costs than you may think. $360 ...
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If you have a nasty cut on your finger, need surgery, or have the flu and want immediate treatment, where do you go for care?
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To get the best medical care you can, you should be an informed patient who works closely with your health care provider. Start with open communication. Don't assume your doctor has all the information he or she needs. If you think of a detail you...
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The best way to reduce your prescription drug costs is to follow a healthier lifestyle. Improving your diet, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight and quitting smoking can improve your health enough that you may be able to give up or ...
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If you've ever bought a coveted pair of shoes at a sale price or cashed in a stock just before the price took a dive, you know the difference good timing can make on your quality of life.
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