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Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits
Drinking alcohol in any amount is a health risk that increases with each drink you have. The risk peaks with heavy drinking, including binge drinking, which carries serious health risks.
Aging: What to expect
Understand the natural changes that come with aging.
Aerobic exercise: Top 10 reasons to get physical
Need inspiration to work out? Consider the top 10 benefits of aerobic exercise.
Aerobic exercise: How to warm up and cool down
Learn how to warm up and cool down the safe way.
Adjuvant therapy: Treatment to keep cancer from returning
Treatments given in addition to your primary cancer therapy can help reduce the risk of cancer recurrence.
Add antioxidants to your diet
Antioxidants may play a role in preventing heart disease, cancer and other diseases. See which foods are abundant in antioxidants.
Acetaminophen and children: Why dose matters
This medicine is an effective pain reliever, but an overdose can happen all too easily. Follow these tips to keep your child safe.
A guide to basic stretches
Find ways to stretch safely with this guide.
7 signs and symptoms not to ignore
Do your symptoms merit medical attention? From weight loss to flashes of light, know when to seek care.
7 fingernail problems not to ignore
Learn about fingernail conditions that need medical attention.
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