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… Drug Use and Your Health On this page: Facts About Drug Use Health Risks of Drug Use Problem Drug Use Harm-Reduction Strategies … deal with tension and stress. Whole grains, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, and protein foods are part of a healthy …
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… Health benefits of physical activity Last updated January 7, … 2025 Being physically active has many benefits for physical health, mental health and social well-being. People of all … memory, attention and processing speed Reduced anxiety and risk of depression Improved sleep Lower risk of falls and …
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… HIV Infection in Health Professionals On this page: Overview Overview Health professionals are not considered at high risk for HIV infection, because they use protection (such as …
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… Persons with mental health conditions Last updated October 1, 2023 1 in 5 … is recommended as a treatment. Physical activity and mental health People with mental illness are usually less active than the general population and are at a higher risk for developing medical conditions, such as diabetes. …
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… Health Claims on Food Labels On this page: Overview Overview Food makers can make health claims about certain nutrients, such as calcium, … of calcium. Adequate intake of calcium may reduce the risk of osteoporosis." "Development of cancer depends on …
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… Making Good Health Decisions On this page: Should I See a Doctor About a Health Problem? Should I Have a Test to Diagnose My Health … to do a test is because the benefits to you outweigh the risks and the results of the test will change the management …
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… Walk your way to health Last updated January 9, 2013 Walking is one of the best ways to improve your health. It's free and low-impact and can be enjoyed alone or … You might not realize that walking can also reduce your risk for a number of cancers, lower your blood pressure and …
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… Disasters and Public Health Threats On this page: Hope for the Best, and Prepare for the Worst Health Threats in Your Community Disease Transmission from … threats might affect you and what you can do to reduce the risk to your health and safety. This topic explains how …
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… Pregnancy: Choosing a Health Professional On this page: Overview Related … share the same goal. They want you and your baby to be healthy. But their training and approaches may be different. … of pregnant women. Perinatologists , who specialize in high-risk pregnancy . Family doctors who provide pregnancy …
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… Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years On this page: Overview Health Tools Healthy Habits for Preventing Infection and … spread easily. Babies and young children have a higher risk for secondary infections from these illnesses. Take …
