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  • A Big Pain, Small As a Pebble

    Most kidney stones are as small as a grain of sand or as large as a pearl. Yet these pebble-like deposits pack a painful wallop. Find out if you're at risk and what to do if you think you have one.

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  • Pelvic Floor Problems: Can You Decrease Your Risk?

    Pelvic floor disorders, including bladder problems, affect millions of Americans. But you can take steps to lower your risk and keep Elvis as your main pelvis-related association.

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  • Work Out When You Dine In

    Regular physical activity and healthy home cooking are two of the best things you can do for your body. But how do you find more time for both? Combine them!

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  • Helping Your Child Cope With the Pandemic

    Your child’s world has changed in many ways because of the pandemic. Children may now need to socially distance from friends, remotely attend school, or virtually celebrate major life events like birthdays and graduations. These changes—and the uncertainty of more—can take a toll on a child’s mental health. Read on to learn how you can help your child cope better with the stress of the pandemic.

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If you feel overwhelmed by stress, you’re not alone. But you can start to view stress as a fact of life and respond to it in positive ways. Learn the skills to keep stress in check and have a more balanced, healthy life.
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You've heard that it's possible to preserve and strengthen your bones through exercise and a healthy diet. But accidents, genetics and disease can work against even the best of healthy habits. When fractures, sprains, and the wear and tear of daily life get to your bones and joints, you need to know when to take action and the best way to take care of yourself.
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Enjoy good health at every age: know your body and how it works, eat well and stay active, and follow a plan for disease prevention.
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    Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Quiz

    One variant of this illness is known as "mad cow disease." To help make sense of this puzzling disease, take this quiz.

    Children's Asthma Peak Flow Calculator

    This calculator is for children with asthma. If you know your child's height, you can find his or her predicted peak flow.

    Osteoporosis Risk Assessment

    Osteoporosis is a disease that slowly weakens bones until they break easily. People who have a broken bone related to osteoporosis often experience a downward turn in their overall health.

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      Step-by-Step: Taking a Child’s Temperature by Mouth (Over 4 Years of Age)

      This video shows the steps for taking your child’s temperature by mouth.

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