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Vegetarian Diet: How to Get the Nutrients You Need
A look at the types of vegetarian diets and how they can improve your health and lifestyle.
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Vertebroplasty for Spine Fracture Pain
Vertebroplasty treats compression spine fractures. In these fractures, the bone collapses and breaks. The procedure injects cement into the…
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Viral Infections During Pregnancy
If you are pregnant, it’s important to take precautions against viral infections to protect you and your baby.
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Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient for your body. It helps keep your nervous system working properly. It also keeps…
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Vitamin D
Vitamin D is an important nutrient. It helps your body build strong bones and teeth. Getting enough vitamin D is…
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Vitamins and Minerals: How to Get What You Need
Getting enough vitamins and minerals is essential to keeping your body healthy. It’s best to get these through your diet…
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Warning Signs of Mental Illness
If you are concerned that you or a loved one may be experiencing mental illness, here’s what to look…
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Ways to Increase Low Testosterone
Testosterone is a sex hormone that your body makes. Normally, men produce more of it than women do. Some men…
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Ways to Manage Pain Outside of Opioids
Opioids are powerful medicines that treat pain. However, they can be addictive. Your doctor may be able to help you…
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Weight Issues in Children
Learn how to teach your child healthy habits to prevent weight problems or to help your child lose weight.
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Weight-loss Surgery
Weight-loss surgery can be called bariatric surgery. It involves surgically reducing the size of your stomach so your body absorbs…
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Weight-Training and Weight-Lifting Safety
Lifting weights the wrong way can cause serious injury or even death. Follow these basic guidelines to lift weights…
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What are Social Determinants of Health?
Our health is influenced by a series of elements including biology, access to and quality of medical care, the environment in which we live, work, and play, and individual behaviors. Other factors that can influence your health are educational level and socioeconomic status, as…
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What Can I Do if My Baby is Breech?
A baby is breech when it is in a headfirst position prior to birth. There are several ways to try…
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What do I need in my first aid kit?
A well-prepared first aid kit is an important tool in treating minor injuries that commonly occur at home and when…
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What is a Total Contact Cast?
A total contact cast is used to treat ulcers (deep sores) on a person’s foot. It consists of a fiberglass…
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What Should I do if I Get a Spider Bite?
Spiders are found everywhere. But each kind of spider is unique. Some tend to live outdoors. Some are common inside…
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What to Do When Your Pregnancy Is Unexpected
If your pregnancy is unexpected, you may be feeling scared or confused about what to do. It is important to…
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What to Eat Before and After a Workout
Exercise is important for maintaining your health. What you eat before and after your workout can have an impact on…
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What You Can Do to Change Your Child's Behavior
Take a positive approach to teach your child good behavior.
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