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Age Amplifies Damage From Obesity, Study Finds

By 50, arteries stiffen, increasing risk of death from heart disease, researchers say

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Gluten-free recipes for Celiac Awareness Month

More people are discovering that avoiding gluten or eating less of it helps them lose weight, have more energy and overall just feel better. This month, our collection of gluten-free recipes includes Egg Drop Soup, Deviled Eggs and a Scallops and Quinoa dinner entrée that’s high in protein and has only 250 calories per serving. [more...]

Today’s Interactive Tools and Multimedia
Animation: Amniocentesis Animation
Calculator: Children's Body Mass Index
Clinical Wizard: Heart Disease Risk Factors Clinical Wizard
Podcast: Podcast: Medication Mix-ups Common in Heart Patients
Quiz: Childhood Asthma Quiz
Risk Assesment: Depression Risk Assessment
Video: Hysterectomy
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Health Tip of the Day

How Kids Can Fight Obesity

  • If weight loss is needed, set realistic goals. A 10 percent weight loss will yield immediate benefits, including less fatigue.

  • Find snack alternatives. Munch fruits, not chips.

  • Use moderation. One cookie is fine -- not eight. Don't eat super-size fast food.

  • Get moving. Build up to at least 30 minutes of vigorous activity three times a week.

  • Change habits. Just switching to skim milk can help.

  • Start early. About 40 percent of overweight children remain overweight as adults. The ratio rises to 75 percent for adolescents.

  • Avoid cure-alls. Foods with fat substitutes can cause digestive problems and encourage overeating.

  • Limit television and video games to 30 minutes a day. Allow computer use only for school homework.
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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.

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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.

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Older Adult's Health
Although genetics determines how long we will live, it's the lifestyle we choose that will determine how healthy we are as we age.
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