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  • Drive Well As You Age

    The risk of being injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident rises with age. Learning the risks older drivers face and what they can do to improve their driving can help keep you or a loved one safe on the road.

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  • Comfort Foods to Beat Stress

    Indulging in comfort foods definitely feels good in the moment. Just make sure you're snacking on the right foods (hint: not loaded with sugar and carbs) so you don't feel worse in the long run.

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  • Try This: Turkey Chili

    Lean meat and beans give this comfort food staple the heartiness you expect without so much fat.

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  • The pandemic has certainly made it hard to spend time in the company of others. Social distancing remains one of the best ways you can protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19. But the ongoing lack of social interaction may be wearing on your mental health. Here’s why it’s so important to stay socially connected right now and how you can do it safely.

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Back and Neck Care
Millions of Americans suffer from back pain every year. The reasons for the pain are many, including bad posture, accidents, improper lifting, obesity, and weak muscles. Practice prevention to minimize your risk for back pain — get regular exercise, lose any excess weight, and learn good posture.
Heart Disease
Heart disease is the biggest health risk Americans face today. If you don’t have heart disease now, you can help prevent it. If you’ve already been diagnosed with heart disease, you can keep it from getting worse. Here are the tools to get you started.
Men's Health
Stay healthy and vigorous into old age by eating right, getting plenty of exercise and following recommended disease prevention practices.
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    Hantavirus Quiz

    First identified in the early 1990s in the desert Southwest, the hantavirus has been reported in more than 30 states. Learn more about the virus and hantavirus pulmonary syndrome by taking this quiz.

    Children's BMI Calculator

    BMI, or body mass index, uses weight and height to calculate weight status for adults. BMI for children and teens also takes into account gender and age because healthy body fatness differs between boys and girls and changes as they grow. This BMI calculator will help you determine if your child is at a healthy weight.

    Cervical Cancer Risk Assessment

    This assessment is valid for women between the ages of 21 and 69 who have had sexual intercourse at least once and who have not had a hysterectomy with removal of the cervix.

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      Getting Your Cholesterol Tested

      Your body needs cholesterol to make hormones and to keep your cells healthy. Cholesterol comes from two sources: your liver and your diet. But if your diet exceeds the body’s need for cholesterol or saturated fats, your cholesterol level in your blood will increase. This video discusses treatments and lifestyle changes that may be prescribed by your doctor.

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