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Blood pressure tip: Get off the couch
If you're concerned about your high blood pressure, get moving. Regular moderate- to high- intensity workouts can lower your top blood pressure reading by about 11 mm Hg and the bottom number by about 5. Regular exercise also reduces stress and weight gain, which are known to be bad for your heart health. Need an idea? Try brisk walking for about 30 minutes most days of the week. Talk to your health care provider about starting an exercise program.
Blood pressure tip: Know alcohol limits
Having more than three drinks in one sitting temporarily increases blood pressure. Binge drinking can cause large and sudden increases in blood pressure and increase the risk of stroke. If you're a heavy or binge drinker, talk to your health care provider about how to reduce your drinking.
Body-weight training: Is it effective for strength training?
Body-weight training — Try out this alternative form of strength training.
Breast cancer prevention: How to reduce your risk
Find out what lifestyle changes can lower your risk of this type of cancer.
Breast implants and cancer: Any connection?
Concerned about a link between breast implants and cancer? Get the facts.
Breast implants: Saline vs. silicone
Trying to decide on a type of breast implants? Here are some answers to common questions.
Breast lump or breast changes: Early evaluation is essential
Find out how a breast lump or breast change is evaluated for breast cancer.
Breastfeeding and alcohol: Is it OK to drink?
Breastfeeding and alcohol don't mix well. A Mayo Clinic specialist discusses how alcohol affects breast milk.
Breastfeeding positions
Breastfeeding can be awkward at first. Experiment with various positions until you feel comfortable.
Breastfeeding strike: Why do babies refuse to nurse?
Understand why babies sometimes refuse to breastfeed and what you can do about it.
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