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
High Cholesterol Zone
There's a lot of news about cholesterol these days, and with good reason.
High cholesterol contributes to heart disease, which kills more Americans
than all cancers combined. A regular exercise routine and good eating
habits — along with medication if your doctor recommends it — can keep
cholesterol levels under control and lower your risk of heart disease.
Men's Health Zone
Stay healthy and vigorous into old age by eating right, getting plenty of exercise and following recommended disease prevention practices.
Respiratory Zone
Are you all too familiar with the coughing and wheezing that remind you that you have asthma? Asthma can be a serious problem, but it doesn’t have to stop you in your tracks. With the help of your health care team, you can keep your asthma under control.
Today's Health News
Health Highlights: Nov. 22, 2009
Health Care Reform Bill Moves to Senate Floor for Debate
U.S. Military Studying PTSD Risk Factors
University of Nebraska May Restrict Stem Cell Research
Trial of Embryonic Stem Cell Therapy for Eye Disease Planned
Vicks Nasal Spray Recalled Due to Bacteria
Flu Worries Shouldn't Affect Travel Plans: CDC
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.