Twins and Premature Birth
To lower the chance of early births, women who are pregnant with twins typically see their doctors more often.
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Your Complete Guide to Being Well and Staying Healthy
Diabetes Zone
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic and progressive condition, but it can be managed. With help for your family, your friends and your health care team, you can learn to take care of yourself and stay healthy.
Exercise and Fitness Zone
You may wonder what all the fuss is about exercise. Simply put, inactivity
is hazardous to your health. Physical activity can help you prevent chronic
disease, manage your weight, and stay mentally fit. The best news is that
it's never too late to adopt a more active lifestyle.
Hepatitis Zone
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver most commonly caused by one of several viruses. More than 150,000 hepatitis infections occur annually in the United States, but the different viruses produce different outcomes for these infections.
Health Tip of the Day
How to Beat Serious Stress
When you're faced with a highly stressful event in your life, the following strategies will help you cope:
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Avoid unnecessary changes in your life.
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Quiet your mind.
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Keep in the present. The present is seldom as stressful as an imagined future.
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Courageously and aggressively face the stressor. Ask yourself, "What is the worst thing that is realistically likely to happen?" Then remind yourself of all the good things that will still be a part of your life even if the worst occurs.
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Take inventory of your coping responses.
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Take action. Action is a powerful stress-reducer.
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Take time out to relax.